Richard III has Left the Stage

Aug 16, 2012 | Family - Shakespeare - Theatre

The 18th season of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival is down! It's been a particularly wonderful run, with a great company and amazing reviews and audience response. The only downside is that I haven't been writing or promoting books. The upside is, I now have...

And we begin…

Oct 9, 2011 | Books - Family - Publishing - The Novel - Travel - Writing

I've been holding off for months – literally, months – to roll out some announcements. The ink isn't on the paper yet, so I'm still trepidacious about talking, and don't really want to get anyone excited until there's a link on...

Dash and Evie

Feb 13, 2011 | Family

It has been pointed out to me that I spend a lot more time updating my Facebook page for things my kids say than I do here. That's because while this is a place for news about my writing career, which proceeds at apace until the next play or book gets picked up,...

Birthday Boy

Apr 7, 2009 | Family

Three years ago today, Jan and I stopped off at the hospital, and at around noon were introduced to a handsome young fellow who decided to lodge in our spare room. He's still there, and seems to enjoy our company. Moreover, he's more charming than ever, and...