Ready for a close-up
Words may be the steak of a book, but images add sizzle.
Progress-updates
Words matter
Some small choices nagged at me while working on my upcoming book. Should I write “desperados” or “desperadoes”? “Election Day” or “election day”? “900” or ...
When the hipbillies came to Eureka
One rainy weekend in 1973, something exceptional occurred in Eureka Springs – even by its own standards.
When a hoax becomes history
I don’t know how many museums this week are honoring one of their town’s most notorious hoaxes, but it’s at least one.
A description I can love
Some of you may remember that last year, I came up with a back-cover description for my upcoming book.
Sometimes, I do real work
Most of the time, the work of putting a book together – regardless of how challenging it can sometimes be – is fun. Talking to people with interesting storie...
A picture (enhanced by AI) is worth a thousand words
Sometimes putting a book together feels like juggling. I’m not yet finished writing – 53 chapters down, 7 to go – but it’s time to start collecting at least ...
Finding the perfect book designer
You know how sometimes everything just clicks into place? That’s how it’s been with my upcoming book, “Welcome to Eureka Springs: The I-Sh*t-You-Not History ...
The Magic City, in three parts
Ask someone to describe Eureka Springs, and the word that most commonly comes up is “magic.” In fact, “the Magic City” is one of the oldest of the town’s man...
My book, fate, and pie
I have some news this week that involves a chapter in my book, fate, and pie.
Merry Christmas from downtown Eureka Springs
I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season as we wrap up 2022!
The other side of the Ozarks
Let’s say you like a book’s cover and title. What’s the next thing you look at?
Robert Roman Norman signs on as cover artist
“You can’t judge a book by its cover,” as the saying goes, but the cover ain’t applesauce, either. As the one and only chance to make a good first impression...
Welcome to Eureka Springs
Drum roll, please! The title of my book will be …
The writing itch
As a kid, I was an avid reader and dreamed of writing a book one day.