Jenny Milchman sent me a typically well-reasoned response to my last post and it spurred a few additional thoughts. Here’s Jenny first: ‘Love your last graf! Well said, Ted, well said. I agree that anything that supports the primacy of … Continue reading →
I spent last weekend at Love Is Murder, a wonderful mystery/thriller/suspense writer’s conference in Chicago. You’ll probably hear more about it from me once I’ve had a good night’s sleep (or two). However, one subject that kept coming up was … Continue reading →
Yesterday was very interesting. The early headlines focused on who WASN’T totally in the protest, like anyone expected Amazon or Facebook (or Google, for that matter) to actually shut down business for the day. But I think those stories actually … Continue reading →
Anybody who thought Amazon wasn’t a ‘real’ publisher – or who thought they were going to save the publishing business, bringing an indie sensibility and an openness to innovation that leaves behind the old stodgy traditional booksellers – should know … Continue reading →
There’s a man I know, who makes his living as a salesman like I do. I’ll call him Otto. He works for the same company as me, so I see him at sales meetings and the occasional Sunday night … Continue reading →
The power of silence has always driven me crazy. And I’m not the only one. One of my best friends in high school went through a (short) period of thinking of himself as a lady killer. Anyone who’s a friend … Continue reading →
If there is something special about America – not just to Americans but people all over the world – it may be that America is not just a place but an idea, a concept of equal opportunity and fairness, of … Continue reading →
Covers. Every book needs a cover. And the cover is obviously a huge selling tool. If you’re an indie writer/publisher like I am, it might be the only tool you have, that first grabber moment that gets a potential reader’s … Continue reading →
Day Four: A much looser, more relaxed day. Yesterday by about 3, I was fried toast. Today is better. From ‘What Lies Are Spies Telling?’ a panel discussion of spy thriller writers: -Sign in the CIA gift shop (reportedly they … Continue reading →
John Locke is getting a lot of attention lately. No, not the philosopher—that’s the history blog down the block. Not the character on ‘Lost’ either. I’m talking about the man who just joined Stieg Larsson, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Charlaine … Continue reading →
