Checked Out: Week 13

They key to a successful week is getting to spend time with the family, outlining and planning the next portion of my next novel, eating some good food, and, of course, having some good reading material. All of that criteria was met and exceeded this week. Not only did I have great reading material, but … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 13

Six For Saturday

It’s been a week of dreams, anticipation, and some surprising news, followed by a Saturday awash in working hard and reading a very interesting (if disturbing) book. Now I’m in my pajamas and robe, finally sitting down on the couch to sum up my week. Oh, and it snowed today for a little while. In … Continue reading Six For Saturday

Checked Out: Week 12

This is definitely a transition week when it comes to my reading material. I was given several suggestions from friends, from acquaintances, from visitors to my blog, and from my wife. It’s always fun to head to the library with ideas in mind, then to find the books actually on the shelves ready for me … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 12

My Reader

Would you be surprised if I told you that I don’t read very many blogs on a regular basis? Or that usually when I read other blogs it is in downtime, not a specified blog reading time? I don’t know how it is for other writers but I find that writing my blogs takes a … Continue reading My Reader

Checked Out: Week 10

This week my wife brought me home an amazing book that jumped directly into my “currently reading” list. It’s U2 By U2, and it was written by Neil McCormick, in interviews with the band itself. In fact, the most amazing thing about the book (and I’ve read tons of books about the band, its roots, … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 10