Sign of the Times

Just before American Thanksgiving (for those of you here in the US who never gaze northward, Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October), a friend of mine posted this photo on Facebook.  I don’t know the name of the man in the picture, nor who took it, but if you do, please let…

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The Writer's Ordinary Time

Well, I’m back now from the various travels associated with publishing a new book.  It all went well.  I met some wonderful people, including Dame Margaret Drabble (who is delightful), “Handsome” Colum McCann, Kevin Bass, Seth and his wife Tania, Charlotte Grey and on and on . . .  lots of terrific readers.  Wonderful festival…

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