Since I last posted. No excuses except that I'm hip deep, okay, maybe neck deep in writing Wife 22. My life right now consists of sitting at my desk, taking the dog for a walk at lunch, returning to my desk and driving like a maniac so I don't miss pickup at my son's school. I … [Read more...]
Wife 22
After a long gestation period in which I seriously considered writing a book about an incubus, I'm very happy to report I've sold my new novel, Wife 22. Because I am incapable of answering the question "What's your book about?" (as are almost all writers) here is the Publisher's … [Read more...]
The Slippery Year Goes Abroad
The Thigh War
It was winter. It had been raining for two weeks straight. I was depressed. “You are having an existential crisis,” said a friend. “Go to church.” Now, I hadn’t been to church in a very long time. The last time I can remember going was the day my son was baptized and he cried … [Read more...]
The Parents of Mr. Hemlock’s Third Graders are proud to present . . .
Why Mr. Hemlock Thinks Plays Should be Taken Out of the Elementary School Curriculum Parent 1: Welcome! Welcome to the play. Parent 2: I should be Parent 1. I don’t know why I’m not Parent 1. Why am I always Parent 2? Parent 3: Welcome! Welcome to the play. Mr. Hemlock: … [Read more...]