Citywide Blackout, a blog/podcast covering artists of all kinds, interviewed authors at the Rhode Island Author Expo two weeks ago for their podcast. This was one of my favorite interviews to date as Max asked a lot of great questions. We got pretty deep into #MeToo issues and I appreciated the sincerity and honesty in … Continue reading Author Interview on Citywide Blackout
I don't blog about every author event I do, but the Rutland Author Fair promises to be something special, so I wanted to share. Those of you in the Rutland, Mass., area, please take note. Better yet, tell your friends. And best of all, be sure to come! The free Author Fair is Saturday, November … Continue reading Rutland Author Fair Coming Nov. 2
Doing a live radio interview for "The K-Zone Lunchbox" with Travis at WPKZ-Radio (105.3 FM/1280 AM), in Fitchburg, Mass., last Friday was a blast! It was my first chance to talk about Horseshoes and Hand Grenades on the radio, and Travis was an amazing interviewer. I've sat in on many a radio interview over the … Continue reading #HAHG Radio Interview from the K-Zone “Lunchbox”
And now for something completely different: If you love to read but only have small chunks of time available for such luxuries, check out 100 Word Story. I love this website. All stories published are literally, exactly, no joking...100 words long. No more, no less. 100 Word Story is a great place for a quick … Continue reading The Miracle at the End of the Rainbow
This awww-inducing photo of a sensitive squirrel being soothed by a flower, or perhaps he's communing with the blossom, was posted by Clima Extremo on its Facebook page. I found it by way of Lions, Tigers and Hamsters. Find them both on Facebook, at @ClimaExtremo and @LionsandTigersandHamsters, respectively. Clima Extremo monitors extreme weather -- no … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday: Sensitive Squirrel
Seems like yesterday I was blogging about how hard it is to envision the yet-to-be-designed cover of my book Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, and how torturous it is to wait for the galley proof. Today I'm happy to provide two exciting updates: My cover is almost done -- it looks fab! -- and I'm proofing … Continue reading Where Did the Time Go?
This Friday’s Fun Photo post features a tattered, much-loved small book, The May Queen by Alfred Lord Tennyson, owned by Jean Zungola, a friend from one of the writers’ groups I belong to. Jean’s mother used to read this poem to her and her sister when they were children, and Jean inherited the sentimental keepsake … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday: Jean Zungola’s Little Book
Camels are amazing, virtually sandstorm-proof animals. Three sets of eyelids and two rows of eyelashes keep sand out of their eyes, and nostrils that shut entirely keep sand out of their noses. Fascinating statistics about camels abound. They can run up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour, which is as fast as a racehorse, … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday: How to Mount a Camel
I’m sure no one will think me biased if I say that Korra, my Border Collie/German Shepherd mixed-breed dog, is the cutest mutt in the world. Possibly the cutest mutt ever. I know there are plenty of beautiful and adorable mixed-breed dogs out there. I have had others besides Korra. But this dog has so … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday: Cute Parts of Korra
Warning: Extreme Cuteness Ahead. My friends know I am infatuated with Pomsky puppies. This doesn’t mean I'm rushing out to the nearest pet store (never!) or breeder (make sure they’re reputable!) to get myself a dog bred from a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky. My pups including my current love Korra are from shelters whenever … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday — Pomsky Puppy-Palooza