Scattered Energy

Scattered Energy

I have been finding it difficult to concentrate lately. My energy has been scattered. My attention has been lazy. My motivation has been lackluster. I slogged through a week of that, then decided to do something about it. Yesterday, I cleaned my desk. Gone are the...
House Hugs

House Hugs

I have an elliptical machine in my office, where I can run to my heart’s content in a climate-controlled environment (and I do love to run). I have no commute, and I work best in my office, so there’s no need for me to pop over to a coffee shop. I get my outdoor time...

Myths of Working from Home: Distraction-Free Bologna

When I had a nine-to-five job and used to picture being a full-time author, I envisioned each day free of distractions. No coworkers would interrupt me with (desired or undesired) conversations. No meetings would gobble up huge chunks of the workday. No bosses would...
A Fistful of Evil Flash Sale

A Fistful of Evil Flash Sale

From now until January 29, 2019, A Fistful of Evil is only $0.99! That’s 80% off the normal price. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Grab your own copy. Thank you!
Weather-Inspired Revelations

Weather-Inspired Revelations

There’s a persistent myth that California doesn’t get real winter weather. For the most part, it’s true. If you head toward the northern coast or up in the mountains, you can get some good, heavy snow (we all know about the Donner party, right?). But...