The Streak

The streak isn't a new concept. Streaks are ever-present and are tracked in sports, the stock market, and gambling for starters. But what about writing? The idea of the streak in writing isn't new at all. I didn't see writing as something capable of a streak, like Joe DiMaggio's streak of hitting safely in 56 consecutive baseball games. Writers typically just try to sit down each day and get some new words down.

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Rogues In Saratoga Springs: World Fantasy 2015

Rogues In Saratoga Springs: World Fantasy 2015

I'll be on the road again this week and attending World Fantasy in Saratoga Springs NY, November 5th-8th. I'll be on a panel opening night--Thursday, November 5th at 4pm. Here is a description along with the panel participants from WFC's website:

The Rogue
Assassins, thieves, rogues of all stripes, it seems that no quest party™ is complete without a wisecracking roguish sidekick. But is there more to the Rogue than that? 
Ellen Kushner (mod.), Alistair Kimble, Cinda Williams Chima, James Alan Gardner, Ryk E. Spoor

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Murder Under The Oaks - Bouchercon 2015

Murder Under The Oaks - Bouchercon 2015

I'll be leaving for Raleigh, North Carolina around midnight tonight to attend Bouchercon 2015, the world mystery convention. Even though this is my first Bouchercon, the organizers were kind enough to invite me to participate in the program!

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Cheese Bomb At The Satellite

Cheese Bomb At The Satellite

While I love fine dining, I also love more pedestrian fare. I grew up in Northern New Jersey for crying out loud and enjoyed such wonderful treats: Hostess cupcakes and Twinkies? Tastykakes? Ellio's Pizza? Steak-umm? Pork roll sandwich? Dunkin' Donuts? French Fries and gravy?

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