My dates are nightmares! If she were awake, alive, not on parole and truly single that would start. Place, time and what we do matters little if I'm out with the right woman.

Publishing companies and a great many authors have missed the opportunity to capitalize on the very real relationships they create with their readers.

Learn your audience and know how to reach them and don't sign anything without a good lawyer and a capable agent.

I never stopped believing in my ability or what I was doing. I want to pass that sense of faith and perseverance on to others.

Women do date better than men. They'll get prepared. Men just kind of show-up.

Don't get down on yourself when you get rejection letters.

I'm open to anyone who can or has demonstrated that they can effectively market and distribute with the best. It wouldn't hurt if they could put up with my nonsense too.