In April, I asked, “Is Bella Forrest the Most Popular Author You’ve Never Heard Of?” Questions continue for fans. Is the prolific Bella Forrest really back online? Or not? Will the new books ever come out? Book 92 (that’s not a typo!) in the A Shade of Vampire series has…

This week, when Patterson should have been promoting his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life, he put his foot in his mouth. Who Is James Patterson? In the United States, James Patterson’s books are everywhere. He writes thrillers, mysteries, children’s books, young adult, romance, nonfiction…

Most of my articles are about true crime and justice, so I gave these articles their own spot. They’re split into several categories, such as notorious Maryland crimes and historical crimes. There will be some overlap. I placed some true crime articles under more than one category if appropriate. My…

Here is your map to my occasional bursts of humor and my articles on writing, reading, and movies. My true crime articles have their own hideout. My Articles on Anything and Everything Else These are my most miscellaneous articles. How Composting Helped Me Save the Earth and My Back How…

Horror novels often get a bad name. Misperceptions abound. Assumptions are made. Fingers are pointed — at reader and fan alike. As if the world needed more finger-pointing. Horror can be spooky. It can be gross. Or sad. Or funny. Or all of the above. Just like any other genre. …

If your image of science fiction is shaped around gadgets and spaceships, you’re missing out on new worlds. The best SF isn’t about hardware. It’s about us. You may have read SF without thinking of it as SF. Maybe Never Let Me Go and Klara and the Sun by Kazuo…

Composting isn’t just for gardens anymore. Some municipalities have started composting programs. Even better, some stores are now accepting compostable items. Also, composting helps fight climate change by reducing the amount of food waste. And composting creates a rich product that fertilizes the soil! How I Became Aware of Composting …

The 1970s were weird in many ways. Growing up the 1970s was weirder. Everyone has different memories of growing up in the 1970s. Some chose to forget things like the Star Wars Holiday Special, while others cherish those crazy times. 1) Latchkey Kids I was probably as young as eight…

There is more to fantasy novels than you think. More than swords and dragons. Fantasy can be serious. Funny. Heartbreaking. Dark. Hopeful. Literary. Or all of the above. By avoiding fantasy novels, you’re missing out on a thriving genre. And perhaps you have read a fantasy novel without realizing it…