Monthly Archives: April 2008

I’m not sure about Catherine Tate as the new companion on Doctor Who. The jury is out. We’ll see. After two excellent companions in a row, she’s got big boots to fill—and all I’ve seen so far is a big … Continue reading →

It’s tax day. Do you know where your return is? I’m a regular at one place, and one place only—the Brooklyn Cafe, which started out as a bagel shop and expanded to do more expansive breakfasts and lunches. It’s still … Continue reading →

I had a book signing at Murder By The Book in Houston on Saturday afternoon for The Blue Religion, which is officially published today. It was a beautiful day, so many people found other things to do, but the turnout … Continue reading →

Did you get the impression Jeff knew that Erik was having one over on the group when he claimed that the word he came up with for the merged tribe (Dabu) was “good” in Micronesian? Jeff’s grin seemed to say, … Continue reading →

The publicist for The Blue Religion produced a very nice four-page press release about the anthology. It’s nice working with a publicist again. The book comes out on Tuesday, by the way, in both trade paperback and hardcover format, so … Continue reading →

Visit my new store for links to books containing my stories and essays

On April 12, 2008, starting at 2 pm, I will be signing The Blue Religion, the MWA anthology containing my story “Rule Number One” at Murder By The Book in Houston. Later that afternoon, Pulitzer Prize-nominated crime novelist Ace Atkins … Continue reading →

Quick reminder: if you’ll be in Houston on Saturday at 2 pm, I’ll be signing at Murder By the Book on Bissonet. Full details about the event can be found here. I watched the season finale of Torchwood last night. … Continue reading →

I spent last evening catching up on recorded TV episodes since there was nothing new on except for Samantha Who?, which is one of those shows that I’m continuing to watch but wouldn’t miss if it vanished. I’m not a … Continue reading →

I flew to Baltimore on Friday morning to attend The Three Kings, a PEN/Faulkner event featuring Stephen, Tabitha and Owen King. It was originally supposed to be held at the Folger Shakespeare Library, but due to heavy demand it was … Continue reading →