by toby | Nov 19, 2012 | Life
Chick House and Dude House There are many differences between a Chick House and a Dude House. One of the things I got to do on my recent trip was visit my two young adult children in their respective digs in Northern and Southern California. Being a parent is the...
by toby | Nov 17, 2012 | The Writing Life
Marketing for authors: ten reasons to build your fan base with Mailchimp. Marketing for authors is a constant process, and many efforts, like ads, have debatable impact–but not capturing the ongoing commitment of your true fans. In my minibook on author...
by toby | Nov 12, 2012 | Life
Learning to shoot a Glock. Yes, until today I was a shooting virgin. Yes, yes, I know—a cheesy title—but the nervous, sweaty-palmed ineptitude while handling something that has devastating power—well, the metaphor works for me. I’m visiting my son in San Diego at the...
by toby | Oct 30, 2012 | The Writing Life
Tips for NaNoWriMo writing. I’ve participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) for the last four years. Yes, I’ve signed up with milling hordes of other unkempt and caffeinated writers and aggravated my carpal tunnel syndrome on an annual basis. I highly...
by toby | Oct 21, 2012 | Life
Hiking Haleakala Crater-Day three of epic adventure. Peacefully frying steaks with the door of Holua Cabin open, we are unexpectedly confronted by a group of four other hikers. Comparing permits, we find that the Park Service has double-booked us all into the cabin....