appearances

Authors LOVE book clubs. I was fortunate to be invited to a Tigard, OR book club last night. They selected my memoir Not Without My Father as their March read. I was tickled they invited me to their discussion. Authors never know what to expect when reading groups invite us. Will we be roasted on a spit? Read on.Continue Reading

dad

“I love your dad!” Athena gushed the moment I met her. I didn’t know what to do when a stranger greeted me with, “I LOVED your memoir. Your dad is my father. I LOVE HIM!” I admit it. I’m not used to meeting people who’ve read my books. Read on to learn more about my father, the star…..Continue Reading

red sparrow

Do you ever grow weary of internet opinions? Take the movie Red Sparrow. A Russian spy caper starring Jennifer Lawrence, it gored its way into theaters almost two weeks ago. Ignoring lukewarm reviews, I showed up on opening day. Here’s what I thought of the movie AND the books.Continue Reading