Today is May Day, a holiday in some countries, sort of like Labor Day in the U.S. Mayday is also the name of my airline disaster novel, co-authored with my childhood friend, Thomas Block, a retired U.S. Airways captain. To celebrate this holiday, take a day off from work and buy Mayday. The New York […]
I’ve just returned from a much-needed and well-deserved vacation in Florida, tan, fit, and ready to begin my next novel. I stayed at The Breakers in Palm Beach and when the desk clerk handed me my bill I knew why they called it The Breakers. They should have a cardiologist at the checkout. Anyway, while […]
As I said in my February Newsletter, I have finished my book, titled Radiant Angel, and it will be released on May 26. You can read Chapters 1 and 2 for free by clicking here. If you like what you read, you can the book now, as I’ve already done. Winter is still hanging on […]
I have just finished my novel and I am happily unemployed. There is a saying among writers: “I hate writing, but I love having written” and that’s how I feel now. My new book was originally titled A Quiet End, which I announced here and which has appeared in print in other places, including Amazon.com […]
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As I mentioned in my November Newsletter, I’ve basically completed my next novel, A Quiet End, featuring John Corey. I’ll put the finishing touches on it this month, then back to work in January on my next novel, which is in the thinking stage as of […]
It’s been awhile since my last Newsletter because I’ve been writing long hours to complete my next book, A Quiet End, featuring John Corey. Last time we saw John in The Panther he was in Yemen, chasing down the bad guys who blew up the USS Cole. If you haven’t read The Panther, please do. You […]
First, I want to thank James Patterson for his incredible generosity to small independent bookstores. Jim has created a multi-million dollar fund, out of his own money, to award grants to Indies in need of financial assistance. So far he’s given away over a million dollars, with more to follow. These grants are lifesavers to […]
“April showers,” said my seven-year-old son, “bring May flowers.” He smiled and asked, “And what do May flowers bring?” “Pilgrims.” “No,” he replied, “allergies,” and he sneezed in my face. Anyway, April also brought the publication of my book, The Panther, in paperback and I’m happy to report that it hit the bestseller lists. On […]
Spring has finally arrived and I can already feel the return of global warming. It seems to happen every April. Unless you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed and the water in the toilet bowl swirls counterclockwise. It’s worth a trip to Australia to see this. The Panther paperback has hit the […]