I encourage anyone who wants to write a novel! Making up stories for a living is the greatest job there is. Here is one of the most helpfu...

There's something about secret tunnels. I was weaned on the Hardy Boys mysteries. I believe that my parents had somewhat loftier hop...

 Fresh snow on the deck, lights turned down low, sparkling fire in the little red wood stove, stars visible out the skylights, Miles Davis...

I was very young when I first noticed that a good story can move you more than real events in real life. Like many kids, there were books ...

Remember the last time you had to spell words to keep your pooch from catching on? Probably when you took her for a walk an hour ago, rig...

Not long ago, I mentioned that Tahoe real estate is turning around. A few days ago, Realtor.com ran a blog on the ten fastest-appreciating...

Can you earn a real living in Tahoe? My first vacation in Tahoe was over 30 years ago. On leaving I thought, “Wow, it would be a...

We've all noticed that when you drive from the valley up into the mountains it cools off. (Which is why Tahoe is so popular in August ...

Now. In the six days starting Friday, December 21st, we got hammered with 5 feet of snow at our house. There was much more on the Sierr...

Celebrate the snow The mountains and the river Great scene for a book HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Our thoughts are with those families in Connecticut.  No words are adequate. We send our love. Todd

Back in ancient history (a few years ago) book reviewers in print publications ruled the book world. Review journals and newspapers and ma...