Category Events/Talks

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Alta Live With Carol Edgarian

Recently I spoke with Carol Edgarian about her novel Vera for Alta Live. You can watch here: And if you like that, I also spoke with Carol again on What’s The Story? (Scroll down to find her name.)

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Watch My Keynote!

Here is my keynote for the Southern California Writers’ Conference! I tell the publishing story of my novel, Right Back Where We Started From, and lessons I learned along the way.

Keynote Speech At Southern California Writers’ Conference

This Sunday, Valentine’s Day, I’m giving a keynote speech at the Southern California Writers’ Conference. It’ll be streaming on Zoom, for free. Tune in and listen at 4:30 PM (PST) on February 14th. I’ll be telling the crazy story of…

What’s The Story? Radio/Podcast!

I’m now hosting a radio show on 95.9 The Krush called What’s the Story? Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. I’ll be recommending a new book to read. And if you miss it, there’s also a podcast. What?! Yes! Click the…

I Was On A Podcast About Jack London

Speaking of Alta, I was also on their podcast talking about my article on Jack London. Listen here! (The above picture makes me laugh.)

I Was On A Beer Panel

I was lucky enough to be on another beer panel for All About Beer magazine. I got to taste beer and say what I thought of the nuances and flavors. Nice work if you can get it. Check out the…

I Was On An All About Beer Panel

Earlier this year, I was on a beer panel for All About Beer magazine. That means I got to sit in a room with other panelists, taste beers, and come up with descriptions of nuances and flavors. It was fun.…

Come See My Panel At AWP 2015

Hey! I’m going to be speaking at AWP 2015 in Minneapolis this April. My panel is called “Yes, Writing Is a Job: People Who Get Paid To Write.” Marcia Simmons, Ken Walker and Nora Maynard will be joining me. We’ll…

Why There Are Words Reading

Busy, busy, busy. Not only do we have a new baby under 2 months, but Kyle has a new job. On Monday he starts at MobileIron in Mountain View. It looks like a great company, plus he’ll be able to…

Come See Me Read

This Saturday, I am going to be reading a short story for the BANG OUT Reading Series in San Francisco. The theme is HEAT. I will be reading with 6 other people, and I believe it is free. Bargain! The…

Come See Us Read

Dear Friends, I hope you can make it to the Word Pirates reading tomorrow night. Marcia and I have been working really hard to make it awesome. I will be reading an essay. Here are the details: Petaluma, Calif., May…

Come Listen To Us Read

I’m in the process of re-designing this site. So you may have to look at some weird things for awhile, like the current banner, for instance, until I have time to make a new one. In the meantime: You’re coming…