A couple weeks ago, my son was on spring break and we went to see the Da Vinci exhibit at the California Science Center. It was an excellent exhibit. They […]
writing
The Dream of Writing a Novel
Half of Americans dream of writing a novel, but only a small percentage will ever get through a draft. Stop dreaming and get writing!
How to Handle Rejection
If you’re not getting rejected, you’re not putting yourself out there enough. Here’s how to handle rejection like a grown up.
Celebrating Three Years of “142 Ostriches” (and some exciting news)
Three years ago, Kensington Books released my debut novel, “142 Ostriches.” This week, I’m excited to announce there’s a film in the works.
The Science of Reading for Inspiration
Inspiration is in the simple, transformative act of reading itself. It doesn’t matter what you read; the key is to just keep reading.
Dealing with Overwhelm
When faced with a seemingly insurmountable task of transforming thoughts into words, the mind can get stuck in overwhelm.
Remind Us What Your Character Looks Like
The more characters you have, the more important it is to remind us what they look like. It’s not enough to tell us once.