The Gardner Breakthrough
Personally, I doubt the thirteen items that were taken on March 18, 1990 are on display in some wealthy collector's private gallery.
Part One: Will You Shut Up?
You don’t tell a prospect, “I’m begging you to shut up.” Not if you’re serious about your career. But OMG, I was ready to pull out every hair in my head. Let me set the stage. In my previous life as a stockbroker, my team hosted a fly-fishing event every June. We...
The Worst Credit Card Story of All Time
This story is pure money porn. I have taken some liberties with the dialogue and locations in order to protect the identities of Son and Dad. But the events are completely true, and I have written them as best as I remember what my friend said.
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
The second anniversary of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library is being held on Saturday, January 26 from noon until 8 pm. If you’re in Indianapolis that day, please drop by. I’m really excited about this event.
John Grisham is Appointment Reading
I recently finished The Racketeer by John Grisham and understand, yet again, why his stories are appointment reading. There’s only one word to describe his most recent novel.
What Does the Gardner Heist Have To Do With Glory Box?
I was listening to Portishead while working on a new novel. All I can say is that the song, Glory Box, sets the mood perfectly for one of my chapters.
Christmas Bolognese
Here’s the thing. Every year during Hallowmas—that crazy time between Halloween and Christmas when retailers declare open season on our wallets—stuff happens. With all the rush, rush, rushing and the egg, egg, eggnogging, something always goes wrong. If anything, ’tis the season for oh-sh** moments IMHO. This year I kicked off the holidays with another one of mine.
My Tell-All Interview with Peachy Deegan
Recently, Peachy interviewed me for her column, Movers and Shakers. No holds barred. We covered everything, Here’s one example, but I recommend that you check out the full column:
Norb Vonnegut
The New York Times describes my novels as “money porn,” “a red-hot franchise,” and “glittery thrillers about fiscal malfeasance.” Through fiction I explore the dark side of money and the motivations of those who have it, want more, and will steamroll anybody who gets in their way.