Upcoming Book Event!
I'll be joined by two other local authors for an afternoon of readings and Q&A.
May 25, 2013
1300 - 1500
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Ave.
Staunton, VAHope to see you there!
I’ll be selling and signing books here on June 1!

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Reboot
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Tinker Mountain – Day One
EVENING UPDATE: The day opened with a great craft seminar by Jim McKean: Creative Research and the Art of Facts. The seminar was about research for non-fiction work, particularly memoir, but definitely was applicable to fiction. After describing the types … Continue reading
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