Stories of Suspense with a Sense of Humor
Good stories are almost always about interesting characters. The more interesting the better and, whenever possible, go for larger-than-life. My satire and political thriller Sally and Billy in Babyland is about two preteens who are thrust into a strange, dystopian world and they have to survive and ultimately triumph in that world. Along the way … Read more
The book I wrote last year, Sally and Billy in Babyland and Their Adventures With Kitty the Cat, is a satire. It is a political satire. It’s a fable, a thriller and a cautionary tale, but above all it is satire. I intend for the book to be funny, but it is often a dark … Read more
Sally and Billy in Babyland is a political satire told in the form of a fable. It also borrows elements from fairy tales. In particular, it borrows the setup of the Grimm fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. In my story, Sally and Billy are two children abandoned in the woods. But beyond that, the … Read more
I have always been a big fan of satire and absurd stories, such as Animal Farm, Alice in Wonderland, and Life of Brian. Several years ago, I was brainstorming ideas for a story to write. I was attracted to the idea of a story about two kids who end up in a bizarre world. But … Read more
This week in Self Improvement, we discuss taking a break. Specifically, it’s the ultradian rhythms that rule our daily lives, and how working within those rhythms can boost productivity, creativity, and your health and well-being. It was wonderfully explained, in a 90s kind of way, by: The Twenty Minute Break: Reduce Stress, Maximize Performance, Improve … Read more