I've learned that we must take great care with the fiction we write, because when written well it can affect people more than reality. The facts, it seems, are easier to ignore. As Winston Churchill said, "Many men stumble across the truth, but most manage to pick themselves up and continue as if nothing had happened."

You would be hard put to find a more talented OR more charming collection of mystery authors than the ladies who contribute to the Cozy Chicks blog. The blog is always a fun…

Kindle owners! The ebook cost of my 4^th Hannibal Jones mystery – Damaged Goods – has dropped to $2.99.…

TL James is the author of the speculative family saga, The MPire Trilogy. James’ storyline showcases her love of research, biblical studies and literary classics from Chaucer to ancient mythology. But since this is a character-driven saga I asked James to tell us about one of her main characters and how she writes him so well. Her response, posted on…

I like to share feedback I get from readers. Today I want to introduce you to Cheryl Waggoner.

Cheryl commented on the Kindle Korner chat group that she had enjoyed The…

The laws of physics are intended to demystify the world, but the imagination continues to raise more questions. For example, if you are driving at the speed of light and you turn your headlights on, what happens?

Tomorrow Borders in Silver Spring hosts me for a book signing. In their "All Things Local" section at the front of the store you can learn all sorts of interesting things about the history of Silver Spring. This store likes to have a lot of events, including regular story times every Saturday at 10:30AM, and visits from musicians and…

The line-up has solidified for Mystery on the High Seas, a Cruise to Die For. I'll be part of a panel discussion about "Putting Culture on the Page" and another panel about mysteries from "Hardboiled to Cozy." It's not too late to join me and a healthy crowd of mystery authors onboard the Carnival Splendour for this mystery-lover's cruise to the Mexican Riviera-…

Laura Ann Ford not only completed her novel but managed to get it published! Then, due to unresolved problems with her publisher, the contract was terminated -at HER request. She shares her story on my blog, Another Writer’s Life. This is an unusually long post, but I wanted you to hear about her experience in her own words, uncut, as a clear warning to those of us who want so…

Since my last newsletter I had a couple of fun book signings. At the start of Labor Day weekend I appeared at Borders in the Boulevard at the Capital Center in Largo, MD. Then on Labor Day itself I greeted homebound travelers at Baltimore Washington International Airport.…

Tielle St. Clare is the author of 20+ novels and novellas. She writes hot & sexy romances, typically involving werewolves or dragons. She has lived in Alaska for 38 years & recently she wrote 5,000 words of fiction in one day! She talks about how on my blog, Another Writer’s Life-…

Bryan Davis is the author of three series filled with fantasy, adventure, and mystery. Today on Another Writer’s Life he tells us about his love of writing, his approach to creating, and his unusual relationship with dragons. - http://bit.ly/M6MdU

Guest blogger Tim Handorf offers a thought-provoking blog on "Another Writers Life" reminding us that even action stories can't be action all the time - http://bit.ly/xeph8

As proof that publishers can read sales reports, there are now THREE titles in the Hannibal Jones mystery series available for the Kindle for $2.99!! Following The Troubleshooter & Blood and Bone, the price of Collateral Damage has also dropped.…

The battle over e-book rights is the topic of my latest blog on “Another Writer’s Life.” What do YOU think about it?- http://bit.ly/M6MdU

Saturday I'll visit old friends at the Borders in the Boulevard at the Capital Center. Their expanded African American interest section is at the front of the store across from the music department. I'll be signing my novels from 2pm to 4pm, right after their noontime special story time for the kids. Stop by…

Cheryl Waggoner saw my discussion of The Troubleshooter on the Kindle Korner Yahoo group and downloaded the book soon after the price dropped to $2.99. Days later when I commented on the increased interest the new price had brought the book, Cheryl added a very flattering comment:…