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Friday, October 19, 2007

Out and About

It's been a busy month around here. When I haven't been working furiously on Ed and Rick's latest adventures I've been racking up mileage on the car attending book related events across the state.

The isolation a writer experiences when he's working is both good and bad. I for one certainly need to be alone with my thoughts when I'm working on a story, but I do have a tendency to be a bit hermit-like at these times. Therefore I'm very grateful to the students at IUPUI for inviting me to their GLBT Author Showcase, and equally grateful to Greg and the Men's Group at the Michiana GLBT Resource Center for the invitation to discuss my books with them. It was great to get out of the house, enjoy the October scenery, and hear what Ed and Rick's fans had to say about the books and the characters.

I seem to be finished with the road trips for the moment, so it's back to Porterfield -- a short trip to my study which does not require a vehicle or gasoline. I've been taking flights of fancy my entire life, so you can only imagine what a joy it is to write them down, and then discover that so many other people are enjoying them as well. The recent encounters have deepened my determination to have Book #3 available in 2008, and I'll do my best to make it a story worth the wait.

So as always, here's a big thank you and warm Hoosier hugs to all of the readers out there. It it wasn't for your support and enthusiasm I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing.

9:10 am est

Friday, October 5, 2007

Return to Porterfield

Just a quick note here for Indiana folks to let them know I have a couple of personal appearances coming up this month. Please click on THE HANDYMAN'S REALITY Information and Links page for all the details.

I'm spending a good deal of time in Porterfield, Indiana, these days. As Porterfield really only exists in my mind that means I'm actually locked in my study, feverishly writing away. Ed and Rick are doing well, and hopefully, if progress continues, readers will be able to find out what they've been up to in 2008.

9:29 am est

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The sad but honest truth is that most writers need to supplement their income with something other than writing. I've worked in the radio industry since the tender age of sixteen, and for the same two radio stations for the past twelve years. We call it The Hotel California -- you can check out but you can never leave! It's amazing how people go, but then seem to come back at some time, including me. Radio has been good to me, and although there are still times I regret not sticking with the writing thing at an earlier age, it's been an interesting ride.

Things I'm Enjoying....

Songs from '08-'09 I Think Are Cool

Second Chance - Shinedown

Show Me What I'm Looking For - Carolina Liar

Chasing Pavements - Adele

Mercy - Duffy

Apologize (fea OneRepublic) - Timbaland

Stop And Stare - OneRepublic

And of course, the Oldies But Goodies I've recently added to my Ipod:

After the Love is Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire

Baby Come Back - Player

The End of the World - Skeeter Davis

The Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks

We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard

Le Freak - Chic

Dance With You -- Carrie Lucas

The Heart to Break the Heart -- France Joli

Dancin' The Night Away -- Voggue

In The Bush -- Musique

I Wanna Be Your Lover -- Prince

We're On the Right Track -- Ultra High Frequency

The Break - Kat Mandu

Forever - Pete Drake (This is the strangest MP3 I have ever purchased on Itunes. I can't decide if it was taken directly from a really abused master tape, or recorded from an LP. The right channel actually drops out about fifty seconds into the song. Bootlegs on Itunes? Can it be? Oh well. It's one of my favorite songs from the early 60's, so I paid $1.29 to have it on my Ipod, but I don't recommend anyone else pay for it unless they love it as much as I do.)

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