How lucky am I, that I get to write for my day job as well? Nonfiction pays the rent so that fiction has the time to develop and flourish. Here is a sampling of some of the work I’ve done recently.
House & Home Pets & Animal Welfare Interviews
Recreation, Health & Family Nerd Life Travel and Expat Writing
On Writing Weird, Wild & Wonderful Miscellaneous
- America’s First 3D Printed House
- Living Large in Tiny Houses
- 7 Simple Steps to a Cost Cutting, Energy Efficient HVAC System
- Large Front Porches Make a Comeback
- Declutter and Prepare for Adventure
- Try These Victorian Landscaping Ideas
- 15 Amazing Victorian Houses
- 7 Colonial House Styles
- Fool’s Gold at The Big Thrill
- I interview ‘Nathan Burgoine and Jeffrey Ricker about their fabulous new books!
- Talking about Turnbull House with International Thriller Writers
- Ira Adler and Cain Goddard…Will they or won’t they? At The Novel Approach.
- Writing Frock Coats, High Teas and Lord Muck is for the Unimaginitive (or how the world’s shortest flame war launched my writing career).
- Listen to my interview on PSYK radio.
- Chatting with International Thriller Writers about Left Hand
- An Interview by author Jeffrey Ricker
- An Interview by reviewer Anthony Cardno
- An interview for the Bold Strokes Books Newsletter
- A Celestial Phenomenon Named…Steve?
- Be a Citizen Scientist!
- Shoes Made out of Ocean Plastic? 1 Million Buyers Say Yes!
- America’s Librarians: On the Front Lines
- The 5 Most Controversial Barbie Dolls of All Time
- Mattel Launches the Best New Line of Barbie Dolls Ever
- Stan Lee: Writer, Publisher, Actor, Impresario
- The Best Graphic Novels: A History and Selection Guide
- Alan Moore: Writer, Philosopher, Icon
- Monument Valley 2 for Android: Well Worth the Wait
- The 7 Best Upcoming VR Games
- Pokemon Go 3 is out!
- VR Glasses: What are They, and Which Should I Buy?
- HUD Glasses: The Future of Wearable Tech
- Essential Echo Accessories
- What’s Happening with Star Citizen, and When Will It Have VR Support?
- Who is Harmful Opinions?
- Discussing my favorite historical novels at Babbling, Books, and More.
- Talking about Setting at Women and Words
- 8 Tips for Better Procrastination
- Confessions of an Impatient Historian
- For One Million Dollars….
- On Writing Groups
- Animals Love Trampolines
- Bees Make an Adorable ‘Whoop’ Sound When They Bump Into Each Other
- World’s Oldest Gorilla Celebrates 61st Birthday
- Angry Badger Closes Down Scottish Castle
- These 15 Disapproving Rabbits are Definitely Judging You.
- Rabbits, Snakes and Hedgehogs, Oh, My! Advice for the Care of Exotic Pets
- German Shepherds: Amazing Dogs, if You’re Up to the Challenge
- Adopt a Rabbit: 10 Reasons Rescue Bunnies are the Best
- Small Animal Rescue: A Great Place to Find a Furry Friend
- The Best Foods for Every Pet, Because They’re Worth it!
- Dog Training Tips for a Happier Dog and a Happier You
- Rehoming Your Pet? Do Your Research.
- Comfort Dogs at School Provide Support for Grieving Students
- Think the Lynx is Safely on the Endangered Species List? Think Again.
- A Cat Named D-O-G Trains Service Dogs
- Zookeepers Tweet Species Reviews
- Kittens Invade Nursing Home. Everyone Wins.
- Olympic Hero is a Hero to Dogs
- Pet Birds are Delightful. Which one is for you?
- Bringing Fido
Recreation, Health & Family Life
- Prank Mania: 25+ April Fools Jokes to Play on Your Family
- All About Slime: How to Make It, Enjoy It, Sell It
- How to Find the Best Summer Programs for High School Students
- A Guide to Family Vacations with Teens
- How to Talk to Your Teens about Drugs and Alcohol
- Teen Pregnancy: What to Do When Your Baby is Having a Baby
- 7 Teenage Problems and How to Handle Them
- Tips for Talking With Your Teens about Sexual Health
- A Guide to Acupuncture Needles
- Heart Healthy Diet Plan
- Get Fit with a Simple Beginner Fitness Routine
- 10 Picnic Games for All Ages
- Family Walking: The Tradition that Grows with Your Family
- My Active Child: Information for Parents of High Energy Kids
- The Only Full Body Workout You’ll Ever Need
- Mental Golf Tips
- Golf Lingo: An Insider’s Guide
- A Quick Guide to the Best Golf Balls for Your Game
- Golf Etiquette: Minding Your Manners on the Course
- Disney Jobs to Start Your Expat Adventure
- What’s Living Abroad Really Like? Expats Answer Your Questions.
- A Guide to Expat Taxes
- So You Want to be an Expat: How to do it
- The Easiest Countries to Move to from the United States
- Edinburgh: The Real Adventure is Real Estate
- Taking Up Space
- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bin
- Lists for Californians Immigrating to Scotland
- Jim Thorpe, PA: The Switzerland of the United States
- Voluntourism: the Travel Experience of a Lifetime
- The Real Life Mad Scientist Who Inspired Frankenstein
- Teen Save 17 in Hurricane Harvey Flooding, Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
- Science Confirms it: The Clashindarroch Beast is Real!
- 13-Year-Old Water Protector Nominated for an International Peace Prize
- Ghost Planes Buzz UK Town
- The Court Told This Man He’s Not Alive. But They’re Dead Wrong.
- Alexa Won’t Stop Laughing at Us and It’s Creepy AF
- Google Earth Reveals Photos of Ghosts, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster
- Pentagon Admits Past UFO Investigations, Won’t Confirm or Deny if the Truth is out There
- Roman Skies Turned to TV Static in Breathtaking Image
- Hero! Edinburgh Bus Driver Averts Tragedy with Mad Skills
- Tooth Fairy Payments Down, Despite Market Gains
- WTF? Big Toy Companies’ Games have Literally Gone Down the Toilet
- These Seniors Were Bored, so their Care Home Hired…Pole Dancers?
- Devoted Dad Starts Car Wash to Help Autistic Son: Now it’s a Huge Success
- Starbucks, State Trooper Give Struggling Barista a Day She’ll Never Forget
- New Discovery in Guatemala Reveals 60,000 Maya Structures
- Teaching I.T. in Ghana…in a Single Image
- Update! Microsoft Donates Computers to Ghanaian School Master
- 9 Sexy Movies You Can Stream Right Now on Netflix
- 10 Holiday Movies You Can Watch Right Now
- 13 Can’t Miss Movies You can See on Netflix Right Now
- How Much Down Payment Do You Need? (Not as Much as You Think)
- APR vs. Interest Rate
- How to Buy A Home: 4 Steps
- Your HIPAA Compliance Checklist Made Easy
- Is Your Medical Records Software Optimized for 2018?
- Iron Mountain Storage for Medical Documents: A Review