Starting a New Book

There is a period of time after I’ve finished a project where I’m at loose ends. When I’m between projects, I’m most likely to be depressed and unsure about what I’m doing. But, I can’t create the idea for a new book on demand — at least not instantly. Over the past three or four… Continue reading Starting a New Book

The Cinnamon is Empty

We woke up in a pleasant spot, with the birds calling. Of course this is an interstate Rest Area (you know, the blue signs?) so there was also the rumble of traffic noise and the throb of diesel engines. But those are noises we have come to accept as background. Mary Ann even likes the… Continue reading The Cinnamon is Empty