An early morning email told me that my book won a Florida Authors and Publishers President’s Book Award! Publishing can be a tough business, and it was nice to wake up to good news this morning. I’ll miss the awards banquet because I’ll be in the northeast for other book …
One of the best learning experiences so far came in the form of a nearly 30-minute interview on our PBS affiliate, WSRE. It was a lesson in controlling nerves, staying calm, and going with the flow. For starters, I wasn’t fully aware of the concept of a greenroom until I …
One of the most fun parts of being an author is traveling to cities where old friends live. I recently spent nine days in metro Atlanta, and while there were some challenging times (I’ll NEVER be ok with the traffic!), there were some great times, too. Some major stuff went …
I was interviewed for our regional NPR affiliate this week and I’m so excited! The interview should air next week, and with any luck, I sound decent. The host was a great guy who made me feel comfortable, but I was still very nervous. I’ll update later with a streaming …
I got word of my first thorough book review today, and I’m so grateful. It’s truly surreal, humbling, and gratifying to read these words at the end of the review: “This is so much more than just a beautiful read. It is a memoir to be cherished and referred to when …
My book is available for preorder on Amazon! The feeling of surrealism continues. You can order it on Amazon with a price guarantee. I flew in last night– meaning I had at least a dozen fits of anxiety over planes, crowds, and germs– and am still attempting to adjust to …
