Next Novel

December 21st, 2014 → 5:25 am

“The plot is laid.” – Henry VI

Since The Other Shakespeare came out, a surprising number of people have asked me what my next novel is going to be about.  I hadn’t really thought much about my next novel.  I mean, I have a folder full of scraps of ideas I’ve written down over the years, but for all I know they’re terrible, like the detritus of a bad dream, best left behind and forgotten.  And then in bed yesterday morning, while cuddling my son as he slowly woke up, I had an idea.  I’m going to spend the next couple of months researching it and getting a feel for its plausibility, but I think the plot may be laid!  Happy Holidays and see everyone in 2015!

Filed under: Blog & Literature/Theatre/Art & Self/My Life

Guest Blog Posts

December 10th, 2014 → 5:22 am

“[Her] words are a very fantastical banquet.” – Much Ado About Nothing

I’ve been invited to write a number of guest blog posts, in promotion of The Other Shakespeare.  Check out the first batch!

     “Traveling For Your Writing”

     “Pretending You’re a Man”

     “(Some of) The Women of Queen Elizabeth’s Court”

     “Laughter – But Is It Funny?”

Filed under: Blog & Literature/Theatre/Art & Self/My Life

Kindness and Empathy

December 3rd, 2014 → 5:49 am

“If ever you have looked on better days,
If ever been where bells have knolled to church,
If ever sat at any good man’s feast,
If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear
And know what ’tis to pity and be pitied,
Let gentleness my strong enforcement be.”  – As You Like It

The world could really use more kindness, understanding, and empathy right now…

Filed under: Blog & Politics/Politicians & Stupid/Evil People