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...
“Do you know where I am?” “It’s three in the morning,” croaks Son, his voice raspy from sleep. “I make it … twenty-two minutes after three … London time.” Dad is calm, his voice commanding. His accent hints of a childhood down south. He is standing outside on the...
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'll be speaking from 4 pm to 5 pm. Very excited about this...
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. Magnificent. You can find a synopsis elsewhere. I liked The Racketeer for many reasons....
I’ve blogged about my oh-sh** moments in the past. See The Worst Interview of All Time. Personally, I think real-life bloopers empower novelists. Every time we go oops, we take one step closer toward the mental anguish of our characters, right? But ‘tis the season....
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.
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.