Well, as you can see from the above photo taken from my front lawn Tuesday night, and as you’ve likely seen in the news, it’s been a pretty devastating week in the Pasadena area where I’m based (particularly Altadena 💔) and broader Los Angeles. My partner Alyce and I evacuated Tuesday night, but are safe and home now. We’re crushed for our ( Read more... )

I can’t believe the year is already winding down, but the calendar…it does not lie!

As I did last year, I thought I’d round up some of my favorite things in 2024. Hopefully you can find a post you missed or musical artist you enjoy!
The best of the blog 2024
Most viewed posts published in 2024

1. Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing: How to ( Read more... )

This year! Books!

If last year’s edition of This Year in Books was characterized by a cloudy crystal ball as we seemed on the precipice of change, 2024 was a year when some of those swirling elements came into focus. And… Not great, Bob!

Now, let me be clear: if you zoom out, the publishing industry is doing just fine. Publishers are mainly in the ( Read more... )