Shadowboxing with Irony

Shadowboxing with Irony

Talk About Ironic I’m a novelist, so I dabble with irony on a weekly, if not daily, basis.   I like the sting at the end of a short mystery, the reversal in the middle of a thriller.  Think serial killer falling victim to a serial killer.  Or animal rights activist...
Writers Read: What I’m Reading Now

Writers Read: What I’m Reading Now

Marshal Zeringue, at Campaign for the American Reader, asked me what I was reading. Here was the answer I was happy to supply: I’m currently reading Mr. Ives’ Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos, which seems appropriate since Christmas is just around the corner. It’s a tale...
The Military Wire: Starting Over

The Military Wire: Starting Over

Those of us in the military, or married to military members—and I’ve been on both sides of that equation—are used to starting over. Every time we move, we enroll the kids in new schools, meet new neighbors, try four churches before we find a good fit, search out new...

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