Waiting, Waiting, Waiting, … Cooking

I've been asked what I do while waiting for my mystery, On The Sly, to come out in two days. My answer: several things. #1) I edit the next book. It's already written. #2) I write occasional scenes for the third book. I have to, or they'll get stuck in my head and eventually the …

Shakes-R-Us

I’m really, really bad at interviews and public speaking.  I get the shakes, my voice quivers, I flush, I get teary-eyed.  Stupid, I know, but that’s the way it is.  I’ve tried all kinds of things: meditation, alcohol, photos of a loved one by my side, imagining the audience naked, Toastmasters, everything short of hypnosis. …