Monthly Archives: February 2009

I’ve been pretty busy this week with daylong meetings at work and lots of deadlines. Things should return more or less to normal next week. More or less. Since I’ve got so many pending deadlines between now and mid-April (and … Continue reading →

I finished off my Cemetery Dance column, which is due on Thursday. I’ll probably reread it a couple of more times to make sure it’s polished, but I also have a book review to turn in on the same day, … Continue reading →

I didn’t get much writing work done last week, so I caught up a little bit this weekend. I have a fairly lengthy to-do list beside my home computer that covers deadlines through April. Somewhere soon I also expect to … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is Hockey Day in Canada. Of course, anyone who grew up in that country knows that pretty much every day is Hockey Day in Canada. And it is, of course, sponsored by that Canadian culinary king, Tim Hortons. (Tim … Continue reading →

Today’s the best I’ve felt in a week. Still had trouble modulating my body temperature last night, but the pain is diminishing and I’m able to handle a wider range of foods. Last night I finished reading the manuscript for … Continue reading →

Libraries are wonderful places. I spent many hours in the town library when I was young. At first, the matronly librarian frowned at my selections (The Hardy Boys or Alfred Hitchcock Presents). Later she frowned again when I made most … Continue reading →

In today’s Storyteller’s Unplugged essay, I write about a little-known component of the publishing world: book packagers or book producers. I am currently working with one on a project that hasn’t been announced widely yet and I share my thoughts … Continue reading →

I don’t get sick. Hardly ever, at least. The last time I had the flu was about 25 years ago. My college roommate was down with it for about five days. I was over it in twenty-four hours. Oh, I … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Douglas Adams quotes (and I have many): ” I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” Adams was reportedly cavalier about deadlines. He was just as likely to take off … Continue reading →

One more morning of polishing up the manuscript and it will be ready to go to the editor. This is the point where I get nervous and anxious and worried that I haven’t done a particularly good job. Of course, … Continue reading →