Writing the Joy-Pain

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Novels and stories

Stories as the great revealers It’s Sunday, Halloween 2021, one day after the soft launch of my latest book, Jumpback. I’m still prepping the audiobook and print editions. Unbelievably, this is the first novel I’m trying to properly promote right out of the gate,...

5 Ways to Spot Fake News

by | Feb 25, 2020 | Social Commentary

1. Compare it to your direct, in person, knowledge of what’s being reported. 2. Ask if it fits or contradicts your general understanding of how the world works. 3. Ask if it fits with the timelines, patterns, promises, actions, etc. reported in multiple other stories...

The Memorable Line

by | Jun 15, 2017 | Screenwriting

As a screenwriter, I’m always looking for ways to create characters and stories that will grab a viewer and move them in ways they won’t forget. Sometimes that’s done with the perfect visual. Because film is a visual medium, right? Say Anything – John Cusack...