***Warning: This blog post contains implied nudity.***

Once upon a time, a good writing session made me neurotic. If I pounded out a couple thousand words easily, then I inevitably got frustrated afterward. I’d drive myself mad trying to figure out how I had gotten into that tingly state of transcribing. These magical writing sessions were rare for me and I’d do anything to figure out how to beckon them at will. Wouldn’t that be swell? Do you have any idea how many novels I would have written by now if only I could have cracked that code? Gobs of them, I’m telling you. Read More »

Want to destroy my ability to write? Want to be cruel by sabotaging progress on my novel’s first draft? Want to make sure I’m so distracted in la-la land that my 1,000-word daily goal plummets to paltry double digits? If you want to be my muse’s worst enemy, it’s easy… Tell me how great you think I am. That’s right. Get me drunk on my own stuff—I love that. Read More »

My novel, Human Resources, has been optioned for film or television adaptation by Mace Neufeld Productions, Inc., the producers of: The Omen, No Way Out, Patriot Games, The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Invictus and a number of other titles.

I’m incredibly grateful. For more information about this deal, visit my Facebook Author Page.

I have decided to officially change the title of my third novel from Wanton Disregard to Wanton Regard. Although I own the domain name wantondisregard.com and I had hoped to write a story around that memorable title, Wanton Regard is more descriptive and, frankly, a pleasantly-creepier fit for this stalker story’s first draft.

To the left is a cover concept —which is likely to change again.

Approx 20,000 words done so far. Stay tuned for more on this book’s progress.

Let’s get this out of the way… I wrote no graphic sex (sorry) and you won’t endure any disgusting descriptions in my second novel, Human Resources, published November 1, 2012. If you enjoyed Dire Means, you might want to take a look at it, although it is a very different story.
I encourage you to read the Look Inside feature Amazon offers. If this book isn’t your style, you’ll know before the end of the large sample. Read More »

I’m honored and grateful to have my book, Dire Means, included in the Second Degree Bundle from StoryBundle.com. Some of you have been curious about Dire Means, yet haven’t yet pulled the trigger on buying it or have been too shy to take me to lunch so I can give you a copy. Well, here is a great chance to buy my work dirt cheap and get 6 other titles to totally offset any risk! Read More »

I don’t eat any gas-causing foods 2 hours before a massage. I also shower and then lotion my feet so they won’t be chapped and gross during their few minutes of attention. The timing of a restroom visit beforehand is key, too. The way I see it, if you want a good massage, why not make the experience as pleasant as possible for all parties involved? I’m considerate that way. A tad uptight, but considerate. Read More »

So I’m third in a four-person line to get my groceries scanned at Ralphs grocery store in Beverly Hills.

“Put it down, put your stuff down, it’s ready,” a woman yelled behind me. She had jolted me from my peaceful study of candy bars and gift cards. I turned to see. She was old, scarfed, hunched-over and white. (Her color is pertinent later.) Everyone within 30 feet turned to see.

The clerk had scanned a six-pack of Heineken from it for the guy at the front of the line triggering eight inches of new conveyor belt. Read More »

Don’t read the rest of this Note if you’re feeling vulnerable. A few weeks ago, I posted the following status update:

Just unfriended 6 people -some for useless political spewing and others for excruciating inanity on my news feed . And I’m only to letter “i”. Try it. Purge a few. I feel so much lighter.

I was surprised by the anxious responses I got to this. Most were from worried friends whom I wouldn’t consider unfriending. I felt both flattered and bad because the people who were concerned were never at risk. They made it seem like being my friend had become some sort of contest. Ha, I should be so lucky. Read More »

Dire Means is now available in multiple e-formats on Smashwords. Get it for your Nook, Apple iPad, Sony e-reader, Amazon Kindle, Palm doc reader, Stanza reader, PDF and on-screen javascript reader. A generous 50% free sample is downloadable and e-pricing by the publisher for the whole ebook is $2.99. Thanks to everyone who has read this book so far. I have appreciated all the great feedback. More reviews of Dire Means can be found on its Amazon page.