Like a fine wine or a busty microbrew, a good novel should ferment. That's what On The Sly is doing right now. I've finished the fourth draft (it takes as many drafts as it takes, sorry), and now it's just sitting there, waiting for me to forget all my little thoughts about it. All my …
Guest Interview
Today I'm interviewing guest author, Robin Castle, who has recently published the book "Don't Drink the Bathroom Water, A Guide to Living in Ireland". Robin, Why do you write? I want to let others into my worldview. Most people don’t seem to see all the colours and shades and textures I do and I want …
Of Writers and Authors
There's a difference between writers and authors. Do you know the difference? Most people think of living alternate lives. They watch a movie or have an exciting thought, and that old 'what if?' comes out. More often than not, so does a writing device, just because who wants to lose the thought? That makes you …
Cooking Along
On The Sly is coming along quite well. I'm at the point with it where I'm getting itchy to read it again. But that will wait. First, I need to work some more on the ending. As I said before, I'm extending it by a couple chapters. I want the final battle between Sylvia and …

