Coffee takes on an almost ritualistic meaning. I learned that from being on hurricane patrol for a year in the North Atlantic.

Ignore the trade-pub narratives about how little success indies enjoy.

I had to decide if I wanted to be known as a writer or a reader. I chose writer.

My books are offered through Podiobooks.com and the iTunes Music Store as free audio downloads. I don't sell them.

My opinion is that more authors could use podcasts to differentiate themselves in a crowded text-based marketplace.

Podiobooks rules. It's still the best way I know to find an audience for longer works in any genre.

Stop aspiring. Start doing.