by toby | Nov 22, 2015 | The Writing Life
Staying fresh while writing more than ten books in a series has been an organic evolution for me. There have been two points when I thought I was done with Lei Crime Series. The first one was right after book 5, Twisted Vine, when I’d wrapped up all the subplots and...
by toby | Aug 26, 2015 | The Writing Life
Why would a mystery writer who’s already successful decide to switch genres? I’m so excited and pleased to get these luscious take-me-away stories out to you, but it’s been a bit of a journey. First of all, the question I keep getting: Why would a mystery writer who’s...
by toby | Aug 19, 2015 | Conservation, Hawaii, The Writing Life
There’s just something magnetic about Bone Hook, Lei Crime #10, the book I’m currently writing. Reef conservation and fish poaching research is bringing me in contact with some of the most interesting people on Maui. My time-tested method for developing a story is to...
by toby | Apr 25, 2014 | The Writing Life
Yesterday I totally enjoyed this post on ShelfPleasure by Holly Robinson: Pity the Poor Writer's Husband. I chuckled and decided I wanted to write up my version, and knew just the “male perspective” writer to ask to guest blog about his longsuffering...
by toby | Apr 26, 2011 | The Writing Life
Last night I had insomnia. This is not all that unusual; as a ‘thinker’ I am unduly burdened by brain processing, and I’d been knocked out all last week by a cold and resulting cold medicine, and last night was the first time I went to bed without chemical help. Even...