This is an article I wrote in 2003 about my decision to become a stay at home dad. It appeared in a women's magazine in California. You may find some of the data a bit outdated, but I think the advice I offer is just as valid today as it was nearly ten years ago. …
Month: December 2012
Santa, No More Coal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_F_jtmNzY&feature=youtu.be Santa came to our party last night and when the kids finished, I got my turn to talk to Santa. I had a few requests.
The End of the Road
The end of the road to publication is now in sight. My editor, Martha, has declared my novel ready for the reading public and returned it to Hydra Publications. The next step is the design of the cover, which should take a few weeks and then the book will likely be released in February, if …
The Curse
My wife and I were watching Castle, when "The Curse" struck. Castle is about a writer who follows around a New York police detective, garnering ideas for his books. So, naturally, there is always a who done it in each show and part of the fun is figuring out who the bad guy (or girl) …
Hydra for the Holidays
It's that time of year again, when we scramble to find gifts for friends and family. And knowing what to get is always a problem, even for those you know who love books. What if you buy the latest New York Times bestseller and they already have it? That's awkward. You could always break down …
Tony Acree 