First, people don't read novels off screens, and they don't have a tendency to shell out real money for books when they don't retain anything physically for their money.

First, people don't read novels off screens, and they don't have a tendency to shell out real money for books when they don't retain anything physically for their money.

You can’t be a non-conformist if you don’t wear the proper uniform.

I write novels and other things.

I am a registered Democrat (there are only two Republicans in Maryland and they're both in office) and two-time unsuccessful candidate for office myself.

No, I don't autograph blank slips, checks, or stickers, and certainly no books without me in them.

I am also a Kentucky Colonel and an Honorary Mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, among other things.