The Library Campaign Continues
I've had a couple of requests recently for the list of libraries that own a copy of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder.  As some of you know, my publisher's business plan relies on the library market more than book stores so it's important for me to get a good response from public libraries.  Much love to those of you who have asked your library to order a copy.  You will never really know just how much I appreciate your support.  Anyway, to the best of my knowledge, here's the current library list.Arizona          Phoenix          &nb

Black Friday at Bogart's
Good books, good music, great cocoa...

Black Friday Book Signing
Black Friday, in my world, means poker.  An annual event for the men in the neighborhood, a poker marathon, whiskey and cigars, chips flowing back and forth across the table, and by the end of the night (we've done this so many times; we know each others game so well) no one up too terribly much or down too terribly much.In perhaps the clearest indication that I am committed to my book tour, I will miss the poker game in order to do a book signing Friday at 5:30 at Bogart's Books, in Millville NJ.  Bogart's is a small, independent book store, located on High Street in the

Not for the faint of heart (now with definitions)
Which word does not belong?(EDIT: I know my readers aren't scared off by "depraved and insulting" words, so, I'll add a few hints to get your etymological juices flowing).(EDIT: I guess I need to randomly start filling in a few of the definitions.  All definitions come from Depraved and Insulting English, by Novobatsky and Shea).HINT:  The three words that belong together each are a derogatory word for an idiot.  Which word doesn't belong?A.  Dunderwhelp - a detestable numbskullB.  Gandermooner - a man who chases women during the month after his wife has given birthC.  Knippe

Not for the faint of heart (updated with hints)
Which word does not belong?(EDIT: I know my readers aren't scared off by "depraved and insulting" words, so, I'll add a few hints to get your etymological juices flowing).(EDIT: I guess I need to randomly start filling in a few of the definitions.  All definitions come from Depraved and Insulting English, by Novobatsky and Shea).HINT:  The three words that belong together each are a derogatory word for an idiot.  Which word doesn't belong?A.  Dunderwhelp - a detestable numbskullB.  GandermoonerC.  Knipperdollin - a fanatical idiot D.  Naffin