Posts Tagged ‘novel’

Coming In June: DIRTY WATER

Posted: 24th May 2013 by jazzdog in Book Release, Crime, DIRTY WATER, Marketing, Novel, Texas, Thriller, Uncategorized
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An open and shut case of vandalism leaves more questions than answers for PI Nick Sibelius, as he untangles a knot of egomania, desire and greed. When entrepreneur Dan Hoyt makes a deal with virtual gaming icon, Izzy Zydeco, to partner in a desalination project Hoyt begins to count his money.  Unknown to Hoyt, his […]

The Business of Writing

Posted: 20th May 2013 by jazzdog in Creativity, Marketing, Publishing, Uncategorized
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Jane Friedman, who writes a blog on the business of writing, has shared an infographic which offers one of the better descriptions of the evolving publishing world. Often conversations about the many paths writers might take include a level of angst (oh my God, we’re all going to die!), defensiveness (my way is better than […]

Pflugerville, Texas

Posted: 15th April 2013 by jazzdog in DIRTY WATER, History, Pflugerville, Texas, TOXIC RELATIONSHIP, Uncategorized
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The world of Nick Sibelius, the protagonist in TOXIC RELATIONSHIP and the upcoming DIRTY WATER (look for it June 2013) is Central Texas. He lives in an Airstream trailer on a piece of land east of Pflugerville, a bedroom community northeast of Austin. I first moved to Austin in 1968. Back then, Pflugerville was a […]

Going Back Home

Posted: 8th April 2013 by jazzdog in Texas, TOXIC RELATIONSHIP, Uncategorized
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I went to Austin last week to visit family and friends. It’s been almost four years since my wife and I moved up to Seattle. Time does slip away! But I have to say it’s always good to walk into Austin’s warm embrace. The place keeps changing, as all places do. Restaurants and clubs open […]

Quality Is Job One

Posted: 4th March 2013 by jazzdog in Novel, Publishing, Writing
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I was reading a Writer’s Digest blog post recently about 3 Surprising Lessons about Publishing Today.  The third “surprising” lesson? Quality rules in the marketplace. I put surprising in quotes because as readers don’t we already know this one?  How many times have you picked up a book, jazzed by the cover or the blurb […]

Sharpening the Saw

Posted: 25th February 2013 by jazzdog in Novel, Uncategorized, Writing
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Part of the work of a writer revolves around honing the craft continuously. Show me an author who’s stopped learning, knows it all, or is simply so brilliant they have no need for critique and I’ll show you writing which doesn’t grab a reader by the heart, the head and well, yes, the cajones. If […]

Austin Book Release Party for TOXIC RELATIONSHIP

Posted: 30th December 2012 by jazzdog in Book Release, Novel, Story, Texas, Thriller, TOXIC RELATIONSHIP, Writing
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Had a great crowd at the Austin book release for the paperback edition of TOXIC RELATIONSHIP. We had a great time together, I got to catch up with old friends and new, had some good food, did a few readings and signed books. Great fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us. Here are a few […]

Author Chat: Gary Eddings

Posted: 10th December 2012 by jazzdog in Author Interview, Book Release, Interview, Writing
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I want to welcome Gary Eddings to the blog. Gary has a new novel which has just been released this month, which I’m hoping he’ll be telling us about. First I’d like to take with you about work work as a write.  I’m always curious about what jazzes creative artists. Where do you find the inspiration […]

Critique Groups: Process

Posted: 12th November 2012 by jazzdog in Creativity, Critique Group, Novel, Writing
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What is an effective critique process? The best critique process is the one your specific group agrees to do together.  There is no “right” way to critique, only choices. Number of group members: While two could work, a group of 5-6 allows for sufficient energy and variety of feedback in the group, as well as […]

Critique Group: Where Are You?

Posted: 5th November 2012 by jazzdog in Creativity, Critique Group, Novel, Writing
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Where do I find a critique group? Now that we’ve thought about what we want in a group and whether we’re looking for an online group on one meeting in person, the next question is where to look for your next critique group. I participate in two groups.  The online group is a genre group […]

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