Thoughts About Clara and She’s Got IT
About the writing of a book, Winston Churchill said, “To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement. Then […]
A Question of Magnificence
In THEMAGNIFICENT MAGGIE My girl Maggie is getting more reviews, responses, and questions than my other writings. I am thrilled.
The Muse
When creating a character, most writers, at least I suppose, most writers are under the influence of a muse. Sometimes
Choosing The Roaring 20s as My Setting
Last week, someone asked me why I decided to write my new novel in the Roaring 20s. The answer is
Why We Need Westerns
This country does not need a good five-cent cigar. It needs good Western novels. Don’t believe me? Read Lonesome Dove.
I Will Miss Them
A few months ago, Larry McMurtry passed away. From HORSEMEN PASS BY to THE LAST PICTURE SHOW to LONESOME DOVE,
