Small Towns

What’s better than the idiosyncrasies of small towns? Mary and I live in South County, Rhode Island. I don't think you'll find it on a map. The real name is Washington County, but around here everybody just calls it “South.” Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a few days...

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Authors on Main

Authors on Main

Last Sunday I spoke at the Contemporary Theater in Wakefield, RI. My appearance was part of the Authors on Main series, one of the many local offerings that make South County a great place to live. Many thanks to everyone who joined me for the event.

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Google It

These days I hear, "Google it," all the time. The expression sounds considerably more elegant than “I don’t have a f:^)ing clue.” Google is kind of like walkabout for the brain. It spells the end of bar bets. It feeds curiosity, whether intelligent or downright goofy...

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Congratulations, Kate White

Congratulations, Kate White

Not too long ago, I spoke at a library event with my friend, Kate White. She tells great stories, which is why I'm excited to read her new novel, Eyes on You (released yesterday). Congratulations, Kate. This photo is from Kate's book party last night.  

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Norb Vonnegut

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.

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