Soul Crushing JObs

It's a strange feeling when you realize that the multi-million dollar business that's being handed down to you, and all the money and suburban American Dream lifestyle that goes with it, is not for you. So what do you do? You quit and you become a freelance writer, a job that offers no security but that on the other hand, offers you the world!

Conferences!

Wow, it's been 7 years since I won my ITW Thriller Award for Moonlight Weeps (it would win the PWA Shamus Award later on that year at Bouchercon). ITW Thrillerfest is happening right now in NYC so I couldn't help but reminisce. A lot has changed since then, personally and professionally. All for the better for the most part.