Dear Reader, As Valentine’s Day draws closer—only two weeks away!—I want to remind you to get your entry in for the Calling All Lovers contest. Define love, in about 280 characters, and send your entry to me at bruce@audacitybooks.com. Win books and get your definition published here in the Valentine’s Day blog Read more…
Dear Reader, At this most romantic time of the year, help me solve the mystery. Or, as Cole Porter asked, “What is this thing called love?” In your own words—maybe 280 characters, like a tweet—define love. And share your definition with the blogosphere.* Please enter no later than Friday, February Read more…
Dear Reader, For the first time in as long as I can remember, I’m looking back on the old year with fondness. Sure, there was more than the usual lunacy coming out of Washington. And a lot of disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against trusted news-givers. And enough violence Read more…
Dear Reader, I’m resisting the idea of creating a list of resolutions for the new year, as always. It seems artificial, somehow, and the likelihood of failure feels like a set-up for negativity. But I will be taking stock: Knowing where we are and where we’ve been is a powerful Read more…
Dear Reader, The holiday season has taken me over entirely today. Everything else is pretty much on hold as I make marmalade for holiday gifts. The citrus fruits were all shaved yesterday afternoon, while I listened to the podcast at thecreativepenn.com. Do check it out, if you have not already. A Read more…
Dear Reader, As November slips away, I’m gearing up for the launch on December 1. That’s the date YOU’RE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE will be released on Amazon’s Kindle platform. And the ebook version will also go live on several other platforms including Nook (Barnes & Noble), and Kobo. Read more…
Dear Reader, I’m digging deep, again this week, as I work on the new novel. I’m like a kid in a candy store, again, as I sort through ideas and memories. I used to think I knew how to write, and then I attempted fiction. And now I’m hooked. Some Read more…
Dear Reader, June is Pride Month in New York, and I’m preparing my first novel for publication. Color me very happy! I am also launching this blog, which I’m calling Dear Reader because I’ve always found that quaint Victorian form of address charming. But also, Dear Reader is entirely accurate, Read more…