Two things we shouldn’t have to argue about over the next four yearsThis will be my only post regarding the election. I decided early on that I will not give a place in my heart or head for the vitriol that…Nov 13Nov 13
Book Published! Um… NOW what?Writing and publishing a book is a lot like making a pizza. You decide on what kind you’re going to make, then knead it until it’s ready to…Aug 14Aug 14
Then and now… Holy cow!Eight years ago this past Monday, I signed my first book contract (above left). It was for a collection of my syndicated humor columns…Apr 11Apr 11
The Year of Living DanglinglyA year ago today, I received my official Oregon business license establishing Easy Writer Editing Services as an LLC and, most importantly…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Unprocessed writing makes a differenceI have nothing against programs and editing services that use Artificial Intelligence or formulas to streamline editing a writer’s…Sep 12, 20231Sep 12, 20231
A long writing journey well worth takingA project that I began 25-years ago as a budding writer — and which was sidelined during my 23 years as a journalist — has finally…Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
Galley approved, let the printing beginThe galley for “No Safe Harbor” has been approved, with official publication and availability set for Aug. 16. The book kicks off a series…Aug 10, 20231Aug 10, 20231
The right jacket means it’s time to go!The final cover design is approved! The book will go to press and, two weeks from TODAY, “No Safe Harbor” will be available in hardcover…Aug 2, 2023Aug 2, 2023
The countdown to publishing my first suspense novel has begunWhen I retired from journalism and started my own book and memoir editing service last October, one of the primary reasons was to get back…Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023