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List of Possible Books
December 9, 2025
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Not long ago, a publisher with whom I have happily worked asked me to submit a list of ideas for future books I might write.
Colorado Books
December 2, 2025
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I find all this Colorado history quite fascinating, so it has — no surprise — led me to write a number of works of fiction. The newest book, The Road from Nowhere, will be available on 4 Jan 2026.
Thanksgiving
November 25, 2025
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As a writer, among those I need to give my deepest thanks are folks I don’t know and rarely meet: my readers.
A Moving Target
November 18, 2025
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When asked, “What kind of books do you write?” I’ll say, “I write books for young people.” “Oh, that’s fun.” As in, “That’s easy.”
Editors
November 11, 2025
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The truth is, no book goes from first written word to printed word as the work of one person. After the writer, the key player should be an editor.
An Homage to Radio Serials
November 4, 2025
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Radio serials: I adored these shows, and I firmly believe that in some fashion they influenced my writing, long before I ever thought of becoming a writer.
Feeling the Flow
October 28, 2025
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When it comes to writing, “flow” is a state of mind and work that I strive to achieve. I am not always successful, but when I do, my work is much better. Why?
When Less is Better Than More
October 21, 2025
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“As a writer of stories, I’m deeply invested in plot flow, trying to create energy that keeps the tale moving, while always (trying) to take the reader along.”
My Writing Tools and Ideas
October 14, 2025
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As a writer. Words are what I use. My tools. My ideas. Once I learn them, all I have to do is to put them down in good order.