May 13The Louisville Revenant Appreciation Society — anyone heard of this?Who knew this existed? Apparently, they know I exist but prefer to remain in the shadows. I speak of gothic literature enthusiasts who live in the “Gateway to the South.” Recently, the LRAS “received intelligence” that I moved to their city and are preparing to welcome me in a manner…Louisville2 min readLouisville2 min read
May 3Finding readers in a new communityWhen a famous author moves to a new town, no introductions are needed. Local media lead with the news and bookstores stock their shelves with the entire catalog of works by “our celebrity local author.” More power to all concerned. I, on the other hand, am still building an audience…Authors2 min readAuthors2 min read
Apr 18An author says goodbye to Chicago/Rockford — for nowMy impending move to “Kentuckiana” will change how I interact with many readers of my vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians. For one thing, I won’t schedule any in-person events in northern Illinois for quite some time. …Authors2 min readAuthors2 min read
Jan 20Indie Bookstores Matter — Here’s WhyIndependent Book Store Day will soon mark its 10th anniversary — when’s the last time you shopped indie? Many readers count themselves as supporters but still buy books from national chains or Amazon, a global powerhouse. Hey, I get it: Large corporations can afford to charge less in order to…Independent Bookstore Day4 min readIndependent Bookstore Day4 min read
Jan 19Interview Tips from the Other Side of the Mic“What did you have for breakfast today?” This is the first question I asked people who came to be interviewed at WNIJ, the NPR station where I had an author interview program. This always-unexpected query immediately prompted a Proustian reverie starring a bagel, cup of coffee, or bacon and eggs…Author Interview4 min readAuthor Interview4 min read
Oct 15, 2022Casting call issued for Fiona’s Guardians — the filmDirector/screenwriter Stuart R. Wahlin has issued a call for actors for a short film adaptation of my vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians. We’ll be paying special attention to suitable actors auditioning to play the blood-drinking Fiona, her main guardian Daniel, another vampire named Søren, and Wolf, a guardian-in-training. There are also…Actors3 min readActors3 min read
Oct 13, 2022Which character from this vampire film would you play?A casting call will go out soon for the film adaptation of my vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians. This short film, written and directed by Stuart R. Wahlin, will use locations in Rockford, Illinois. As of this writing there’s practically no budget for the film so student actors and crew members…Vampire Movies2 min readVampire Movies2 min read
Sep 19, 2022Fiona the vampire to hunt in Rockford this OctoberRockford, Illinois, is getting renewed attention, thanks to the streaming series A League of their Own which depicts the 1940s baseball team, the Rockford Peaches. Fiona once told me she dined on a few of the original team members, claiming they were delicious in ways she didn’t expect: “All had…Rockford3 min readRockford3 min read
Sep 17, 2022Let’s collaborate on a short filmCalling all talented filmmakers. My vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians, has already been adapted for an audio podcast, and I’m thinking the next level is a film version based on a few chapters, about 20 minutes long. …Film1 min readFilm1 min read
Sep 12, 2022Cover Reveal: Hardbound Edition of Fiona’s GuardiansThe hardback edition of my vampire novel, Fiona’s Guardians, is almost here. Details of the extras for this release are in the paragraphs below, but you’ve come for the main event, so go ahead — scroll down to see the awesome cover by Martellia Design. The book comes with new…Book Cover Reveal3 min readBook Cover Reveal3 min read
