Archive - Independently Speaking

Kris Kristofferson died last week.

Oct 4 •

September 2024

Some things don't need to be changed.

Sep 27 •

I like these people...

There is nothing that warms the heart of an author like an interviewer who has actually read the book you’re discussing.

Sep 21 •

I was driving down the road with Four and Five the other day and started a story by saying, “When your dad was about your age...”

Sep 20 •

The Olympics are over, so that means we have four years to conjure up some new events.

Sep 13 •

There is a new edition of my novel, Angr, out today.

Sep 11 •

On the road again...

On the road again, I just can't wait to get on the road again... Thanks for reading Independently Speaking!

Sep 6 •

August 2024

I'm feeling good about election season. Thanks for reading Independently Speaking!

Aug 30 •

Last week I wasted $19.00, but I have to admit I'm feeling pretty good about it.

Aug 23 •

Some things you just don't see coming.

Aug 16 •

It's the first week in August and I'm sitting in my office wearing a jacket and a sweatshirt, debating whether I should start a fire to keep warm.

Aug 9 •

Unless I’m in the hospital or on a trip, I see the floor of our garage every day.

Aug 2 •

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