There are hundreds, thousands, maybe millions of different ways to write a book. I consider myself a “discovery writer” or “gardener” (some might say pantser). I tend to write extremely messy first drafts, sometimes drafts that have only a vague semblance to the story that I later realize I want to tell. Did you ever …
Musings about Historytown, Eloy, Arizona
If you could make a theme park, what would it be like? Historytown, the setting of my novel Titanic Voyage, is inspired by the persistent rumors of a theme park being built in or near Eloy, Arizona. It features several different “villages” representing various eras of history, complete with roller coasters, rides, etc. for each. …
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Too Many Tickets
An embellished but otherwise true story. The clerk asked me the question he asks every customer. “Do you play Monopoly?” The correct answer was “no.” Every customer said “no.” I crinkled my eyes to try to express cheerfulness and said, “Sure!” Shock overtook the cashier’s eyes, and I’m sure his mouth was gaping under his …