A few suggestions for erotica writers who are feeling the heat — A couple years ago, my neighbor, Maggie, burst through my back door clutching one of those self-help-pop-psychology-cure-all-your-problems-and-make-you-happy paperbacks. …

In the end, you’ll know the truth … — One of my favorite sanctuaries lies on the west coast of the U.S. Located a few miles north of the California border, this restful and inspiring respite is one of the few locations where nature, in its inevitable way, has managed to ward off humanity’s best efforts to leave its mark. Long stretches of beach reflect the sunrise off lightly-treaded sand while rolling…

Baring your heart and soul through your story may test your commitment — Instead of having children, I write books. Deciding to write book-length fiction was a significant decision for me. More than answering the restless desire to create, I felt the urgent need to produce something important, even significant — something I could hold in my hands and call my own. It was as if my artistic biological clock…

Is being “hypersensitive” to society’s collective ills another form of censorship? — “Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.” — Lauri Anderson When does being sensitive to the ever-changing standards of polite society cross the line into censorship? As writers, that question is becoming more relevant — and dangerous Back in 2012, I submitted a fictional satire to my publisher as part of a collection of short stories and…

Some things are worth waiting for — Here’s a “sneak peek” excerpt of The New Girl in Town from one of the stories titled, “Our Girl.” I suppose every high school had one. I know ours did. Her name was Heather, the worst kept secret of the senior class. And by late fall she had become a staple of our adolescent preoccupation with the carnal. Heather was everyone’s…

Looking for a fun way to improve your relationship? — During a recent interview, I was asked a question about the essential differences between the sexes when it comes to concepts like priorities and values. The question went something like this: “It seems you are quite a shoe shopper — do you think this is an exclusively female trait or…

It’s your time to do whatever you damn well please — It’s a beautiful sunny morning. Birds are singing and warm breezes gently rustle through the trees. The rich aroma of your favorite dark roast stirs your senses. Your eyelids flutter, sweeping the mystery of sleep away as consciousness nudges you awake. Slipping from the comfort of the bed, you stretch your arms and take a…

You deserve a little break every now and then … — In two short days, my newest book, The New Girl in Town will be arriving on the scene. Can’t wait? No worries, you can still pre-order the eBook right here so it lands in your eReader within moments of going live. …

Revisiting the heartache of a summer love can bring much-needed hindsight — Picnics by the lake, family vacations, fireworks on the fourth, and cookouts on the beach — all staples of the season and treasures of summers past. As I sift through the touchstones of my youth, I find most of my recollections have been tempered by time — the details faded…