Gearing Up

I have a concept/idea for a new short story. Only problem . . . I haven't written a full-length short story in so long that I think I may have forgotten how. Let's see . . . there's character, conflict . . .

Still reading The Young Manhood of Stud's Lonigan. Turns out that it's the second book in a trilogy. There's a first book about him as a kid/teenager. And there's a third book called Judgement Day . . . I'm guessing about his later years. That always fascinates me when writers do that. John Updike and his Rabbit series. Richard Ford and his series that begins with The Sportswriter. I'm sure someday I'll write the second book in Stan Carter's life . . . the main character from my novel, Into the Desperate Country.

Start the Lonigan series for yourself:






Does anyone know of a female author that has done this?

On another note, I dropped off some books at the Jeff Ward Gallery and Golden Gallery in downtown Bay City. I know Jeff would like to carry more local authors' books. See him. His gallery is on Water Street across from Studio 23. I sell some books there from time to time . . . just picked up some money today as a matter of fact. And, his deal is 70/30 . . . a fair alternative to the usual 60/40.

Jeff and I are working towards having a book shelf of local authors at his place.

Seriously, go see him and bring some books.