A Bend In The River: Video #3

Hi again, folks. In Video #3 with Authors on the Air Executive Director Pam Stack, I talk about the two protagonists of the novel, Tam and Mai. They are quite different and there is plenty of conflict between them, so much so that they grow estranged during the Vietnam War. Both go through experiences that … Read more

Bucks County Book Festival

I was delighted to spend Sunday, October 13, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania at the Bucks County Book Festival. I’d never been to Doylestown, despite having gone to college at Penn in Philadelphia, only an hour away, and boy was I surprised. It’s a charming town and the people are lovely, too. I had a great time … Read more

My Favorite WW2 Novels

War, Spies and Bobby Sox by Libby Fischer Hellmann

It may have ended more than seventy years ago. But WW2 still fascinates authors from every corner of the world. While we haven’t seen such a widespread and horrific conflict since, and I hope we never do, it’s a unique period in history that fascinates me too. Following the launch of my WW2 trilogy, I … Read more

My China TV Interview– Ferris Bueller was Right

Remember when Ferris Bueller says to the camera “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around for a while, you could miss it?” Well, I just had one of those days. It started Monday evening with an email from a producer who works for CCTV America. What’s that you ask? “CCTV News” … Read more

Holiday Book Bundles for Mystery Lovers

Georgia Davis Book Bundle

And… We’re Off! The holiday season is here. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the shopping days before and after. Deals. Steals. Discounts. And more. This year I’m doing my part. I know many avid readers read ebooks. I do, too – they’re convenient, lightweight, and I love the backlight that allows me to read in … Read more

English Bookstore in Havana: How You Can Help

As you know, I’ve been talking about Calle Libro, the first English language bookstore that’s opened in Havana since the revolution. While they’re wildly popular, like many businesses in Cuba, they do not have the funds to buy books. So, for those of you who want to help, whether you’re planning a trip yourself or … Read more

Writing Lite #10 — Less is More

This installment of Writing Lite is a wrap-up of some language tips, all under the general umbrella of “Less is More.” It includes how much description and backstory to use, plus adjectives and words to strip out of your fiction.