Czech Republic

Dark clouds in Bohemia

Elmore Leonard said “never open with the weather.” But he never said anything about opening with his admonition against opening with the weather. Another writer’s rule is to avoid clichés like the plague. I guess I’m going to break that rule, too. Opening with the weather Last month, my wife and I travelled to the […]

Travel, beauty and writing

People often say travel broadens you. It opens your mind and your heart to new ideas, exposes you to different cultures and people, and tends to make you more accepting of differences. For me, travel is also inspiring—literally. When I travel, I often get new ideas for stories and novels. These can be sparked by […]