I enjoy cooking and consider myself to be pretty good at it. This is one of my favourite dishes and I’m posting it because I know it’s a popular one. This recipe is restaurant quality Pad Thai if you can find the ingredients. I live in a large city with many Asian supermarkets close by. … Continue reading I’m Sharing My Pad Thai Recipe
The Best of Twitter (March 2022)
Not everyone follows me on Twitter which is cool. But those who aren’t on Twitter are missing out on some of my finer comedy moments So, today I’m posting the best of my Twitter account. You can't ask Canadians, "a penny for your thoughts." We got rid of the penny in 2012. It's going to … Continue reading The Best of Twitter (March 2022)
How to Create an Author’s Press Kit
A few weeks ago, I suggested spending more time connecting with book readers and not just online with other authors. Readers hang out at libraries, bookstores, and book expos. They look for possible reading material from podcasts and articles in local newspapers. To make these connections it helps to have a press kit. Why a … Continue reading How to Create an Author’s Press Kit
The Best of Twitter
Not everyone follows me on Twitter which is cool. But those who aren't on Twitter are missing out on some of my finer comedy moments So, today I'm posting the best of my Twitter account. Wife: Is the WiFi down? Me: A little. It's been a tough couple of years. I swear to God that … Continue reading The Best of Twitter
Do You Want To Be a Social Media Influencer or a Bookseller?
The number one concern I hear from indie authors is book sales and marketing. I agree, it’s a struggle. This is my observation from chatting with others. Authors are spending so much time trying to be relevant on every social platform there is and occasionally throw money at the advertising with the hope of sales. … Continue reading Do You Want To Be a Social Media Influencer or a Bookseller?
I Don’t Have 2022 Writing Plans and That’s Fine With Me
Every year around this time, writers ask each other what their writing goals are for the coming year. I always have the same response – I got none. Some people think I’m just being contrary. I am sometimes, but not in this instance. Planning doesn’t suit my personality. I never found a plan to be … Continue reading I Don’t Have 2022 Writing Plans and That’s Fine With Me
Twas The Restoration Period Before Christmas…
My annual homage to the holidays from my novel LOVED MARS HATED THE FOOD.
Ever Wonder What Jews Do On Christmas?
Jewish people don’t hate Christmas. We exchange gifts with Christian friends, go to Christmas parties when invited and watch Christmas movies. I know all the Christmas songs and carols.
But that’s as far as it goes for most Jews. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are big voids in my calendar. There’s not much to do.
Some years, Christmas overlaps with the eight-day festival of Hanukkah, but that involves a five-minute ritual of lighting candles on a menorah, which is an eight-branch candelabra.
So, what do we do on Christmas?
While visions of sugar-plums may be dancing in your head, we’re slathering plum sauce on spring rolls. As you carve your turkey, we’ll be passing around the lo mein. Some of you will be leaving milk and cookies for Santa but we’re breaking open our fortune cookies. The rumours are true, Chinese restaurants are packed with Jews on Christmas. In fact…
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The Painful Existence of a Toronto Maple Leaf Fan
When I was a boy, the Toronto Maple Leafs were an important part of my life. I knew every player’s stats, bio and background. When they won the Stanley Cup in 1967, the schools were closed early to attend the victory parade. I was there hours before. It was their 4th Cup in 6 years. … Continue reading The Painful Existence of a Toronto Maple Leaf Fan
How Do You Know When Your Book Is Finished?
At some point, every author has grappled with the question of how to know when you’re done writing your work-in-progress. From obsessing over the last few lines to getting lost in endless revisions, it’s hard to know if the latest draft of your manuscript is final. For example, here are the last few names of … Continue reading How Do You Know When Your Book Is Finished?
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