I’ve been writing an author newsletter since 2022. Each issue goes deep — updates on my espionage-themed crime novels, behind-the-scenes of Story Impact Magazine and my author interview podcast, and the interior life of writing so you can walk with me on this tangled, beautiful path — the triumphs,

If marketing feels like a "fear factor," it’s likely because you’ve been asked to build a house without being shown how to build the foundation. After 18 years in corporate marketing and 20 years as a novelist, I identified the steps that precede the litany of gimmicks and the endless ch

The April issue of Story Impact Magazine is live — and this one is personal. The Travel Issue explores what happens when we stop moving long enough to actually feel where we are. 54 pages of travel memoirs from Spain, London, Paris, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, Canada, and Turkey — plus author inte

I recently hosted veteran novelist and filmmaker Martyn Burke on The Story Impact Podcast. Having reported from war zones, Martyn has a unique perspective on the "courage of the narrative"—a subject explored deeply in his recent novel The Gossip Columnist. The Gem: > "That is wher

Why I wrote a book about author visibility — and why it’s not what you think: Most visibility advice for authors is really just a disguise. Post this. Say that. Follow this script. But here’s what nobody talks about: readers don’t remember tactics. They remember people. The ME Factor is about

15 books in and this never gets old. After editor notes, beta readers, structural and developmental edits… I finally get to read my own book as a reader and add the beauty of language. I never do this step until the very end. Why polish a sentence that might get cut? You fix the bones first. Then y

One woman, two identities. Fringe science, weaponized tech, unthinkable family secrets. Perfect for: ✨ Your holiday reading list ✨ That flight you have coming up ✨ Anyone who needs a book they literally can’t put down Available everywhere books are sold. #readingwishlist #bingeablebook

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Great job pushing through September’s challenges. For me it was a big transformation and I’m grateful for the support from the writing community. What aspects of the writing path are hard right now? #booksky #writingjourney #support

I don’t see enough about cover designers and they’re so crucial to catching a reader’s eye. What cover features capture you the most? Color, typography, background image? #bookcoverdesign #booksoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub San Francisco

Techno Thriller, PI thriller, California Coast, quantum computing, Pi team, 3rd and final book in my series. I’m happy to be past the finish line, whew! 📚📚 #mynextbook #bookrecs #thrillerbookrecommendations #lemon8bookclub

Thank you NYC Big Book Awards for recognizing Specimen as a Distinguished Favorite! 🤩

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NEW Book Trailer for my upcoming thriller, Switch: 📚 youtu.be/CKXGS2CCgwY?si… #booktwt #bookish #WritingCommunity #booktrailers

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