I’ll be appearing at Book Carnival in Orange, CA (348 S. Tustin Street) on Saturday, 10 February at 2:00 p.m. to talk about Stealing Ghosts, read an excerpt, and sign books. With me will be David Putnam, author of the Bruno Johnson crime thriller series. He’ll be presenting his brand-new…
Appearance: Book Carnival, 3 June 2017
I’ll be appearing at Book Carnival in Orange, CA (348 S. Tustin Street) on Saturday, 3 June at 2:00 p.m. to talk about The Collection, read an excerpt, and sign books. Book Carnival is an independent bookstore dedicated to mysteries and thrillers. Anne, the owner, makes a point of supporting…
Rated G Radio interview, 24 October 2016
I’ll once again be a guest on Garrett Miller’s Rated G internet radio program on Monday, 24 October, at 8:00 a.m. PDT. We’ll be talking about The Collection and whatever else Garrett comes up with, which can be pretty random. There’ll be a recording available on his website if you…
Appearance: LIT UP! 22 Mar 2016
I’ll be one of three authors featured in the March LIT UP! A Conversation with Orange County Readers and Writers on Tuesday, 22 March, at 7:00 p.m. at Kean Coffee in Tustin. If you haven’t been before, this author event features readings and an open dialog between the authors and the…
Appearance: Fullerton Public Library, 19 Mar 2016
I’ll be one of five local authors featured at Fullerton Public Library’s Local Fiction Author’s Day on Saturday, 19 March, 1:30-5:00 p.m. The event will include short readings, a panel discussion, and time to mix and chat with the authors. Yes, you can also buy books and get us to…
Appearance: Book Carnival, Orange, 13 Feb 2016
I’ll be making another sortie out of the Burrow to appear at Book Carnival on Saturday, 13 February, at 3:00 p.m. Book Carnival is an increasingly rare bird: an independent bookstore that specializes in mysteries and thrillers. Anne, the owner, supports independent authors as well as those who have contracts…
Author Event: San Juan Capistrano Library, 20 Sep 2015
Like the famous swallows, I’ll be appearing at the San Juan Capistrano (California) Public Library on Sunday, 20 September, starting at 2:30 pm. I’ll be interviewed by Orange County Register reporter Meghann Cuniff, talking about my writing and whatever else she comes up with. Of course, books will be sold…
Out of the Burrow: Appearing in LIT UP! Orange County
I’ll be one of two authors featured in the special first-anniversary edition of LIT UP! Orange County 7-9 p.m. on 19 May at Kean Coffee, 13681 Newport Ave #14, Tustin. LIT UP! is a monthly literary salon sponsored by Pure Fiction League, the critique group I’ve belonged to since the…
2032 Spring Fashion Preview (Part 2)
In the last installment, I talked about some of the influences on fashion design in South’s version of 2032. Now I’ll look at the clothes themselves. In general, I intend to avoid the usual future-styles tropes: jumpsuits (hot and impractical for everyday wear), metallic fabrics, unisex smocks, government-issued uniforms, and…
2032 Spring Fashion Preview (Part 1)
Enough with the heavy stuff about surveillance and putting the Fourth Amendment through the shredder. Now I’m going to try something truly foolish: figure out what people will be wearing in May 2032 in the Southern California of South. This is foolish because it’s hard enough to predict what will…