Something else to keep in mind as you read State of Lies: The First Gulf War. The war was fought against Iraq by a coalition of 35 countries. It took…
So, the heroine of State of Lies is a quantum physicist. (Cool, right?) This branch of science investigates the smallest of particles in our world and describes the behavior of…
Worth keeping in mind as you read State of Lies: there are 3 co-equal branches of government (the Legislative Branch is often referred to as the first among equals). Congress…
State of Lies takes place in my hometown of Arlington, VA. Before you read the book, you should know that Arlington was originally located within the boundaries of Washington, DC.…
Hey Siri: How do I know if something falls under the jurisdiction of the FBI or the CIA? The Federal Bureau of Investigation is part of the Department of Justice.…
Writers often ask me how to find an agent. Let’s back up a few steps first. Realize that with most agents, you’ll only get one chance to present your work.…
Short answer: yes. Long answer: in traditional publishing, money should flow toward the author. What does that mean? It means you shouldn’t have to write checks for reading fees. You…
Do I really need an agent? Maybe that’s not quite the right question to ask. Here are some better ones: *Do you know what your manuscript is worth? *Do you…
This is what my brain looked like after I deleted the 54,000 word manuscript I've been working on. That's about a first draft's worth of story. Or (doing a quick,…
If you ask them why they do what they do, guess what heroes say? They’ll tell you they don’t feel like they’re anyone special. They can’t understand why anyone thinks…