I grew up in southern California in the 80s. Yes, I am a walking cliche.

I thought I saw him once, but it turned out to be a yeti

Part of what makes us human is what we mean to other people, and what people mean to us.

As a reader, I have a very short attention span and a low tolerance for boredom, and I find that comes in handy with my writing. If I get bored writing something, I pity the people who will then try to read it.

Ultimately the first, best step in getting your work noticed is to write good work. If people don't engage in your writing, no amount of serialization or free downloads is going to matter. You have to write something worth reading, and often it takes time to get at that level.

The original sin of Republicans is greed. Everyone understands greed. Everybody wants to get theirs. The original sin of Democrats is pity. Greed is more attractive, and a better motivator, than pity.

When you lose someone you love, you die too, and you wait around for your body to catch up.