This morning I remembered something my friend and colleague Neal Shusterman, who writes YA novels and does quite well at it, said some years back.  It was either when we were in Fictionaires together (an Orange County-based writing group where … Continue reading →

Lydia Denworth, journalist and author of I Can Hear You Whisper: An Intimate Journey through the Science of Sound and Language, and screenwriter Deena Goldstone, author of the short story collection, Tell Me One Thing,talk with guest host Nicole Nelson. Download audio … Continue reading →

A little piece I did for The ASJA Word. How to deal with time and life when you’re about to blow. Right here.

Lots of literary events coming up in the next month, so if you’re in the area or planning to be in the area, try to make one. On March 29 is Ladies of Intrigue. Here‘s the website. Here’s the panel … Continue reading →

Here’s a recent Q&A I did with true crime writer Caitin Rother for The ASJA Monthly (asjamonthly.org), which I edit. Here it is. Her current book will be of special interest to the denizens of Orange County, CA, because it’s … Continue reading →

So happy to post this link to my story, just out in The Big Click. If you read “Crazy for You” in USA noir: Best of the Akashic Noir Series, this story takes place at the same converted motel as … Continue reading →