Life in a Campground

This morning is a rest time. Yes, I’m doing some writing, but I’m also taking long delays to look out the window and watch the children playing. Some times of year, RV’ing is strictly for old gray-haired people, but here in Vacation Time and close to a city, many of the campers have small children.… Continue reading Life in a Campground

View from My Office

While Mary Ann was off taking pictures of roses, I parked along the Pacific Coast Highway (near Malibu Seafood) and worked on my current novel. Imagine me with my laptop perched on the steering wheel, struggling to get past a difficult scene, while the waves churned off to my right.

Why Self-publish?

For years, decades actually, I held tightly to the idea that the only legitimate market for my stories were the official magazines and book publishers. My beliefs have changed just slightly. I would still strongly advise old-fashioned publication for new writers. Nothing gives you instant recognition and feedback like a paying market putting your words… Continue reading Why Self-publish?