Finding My Rhythm: Is My Poetry “Light” or “Informing”?
February 19, 2026
I try to have a new book ready in time for the annual Tucson Festival of Books, but behind the scenes of my science-based picture
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Breathing in the Awe: The Long Journey to National Park Status
February 12, 2026
The chorus I sing with, the Tucson Masterworks Chorale (TMC), is premiering a very special work this spring. Our Artistic Director, Luke Diamond, has embarked
Celebrating Community and Creativity at the Chicano Art Festival
February 4, 2026
This past January, I had the distinct honor of being invited by Diego, the organizer of the Chicano Art Festival: Celebrating Chicano Creativity, to participate
The Business of Books: Remembering the “Good Old Days”
January 13, 2026
When I first started selling my books at festivals, life was a bit simpler. I would spend $25 for a six-foot table, which provided plenty
Beyond the Page: Science, Mystery, and the Arizona Sky
January 2, 2026
After retiring from my career as a laboratory biologist, I shifted my focus toward writing. Before moving to Arizona, I dabbled in audio theater scripts
From the Desert to the Big Screen
December 27, 2025
Last fall, I was approached by an agent interested in shopping my book, Dinosaurs Roamed Arizona, to movie production companies. I’ll admit, I was skeptical
