I never said this.

I never said this.

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

I couldn't believe it, ... I started on a Monday and turned in the outline on a Friday. On the read more

I couldn't believe it, ... I started on a Monday and turned in the outline on a Friday. On the Saturday they called and said, 'OK, we're making it.'

Normally by this time of the day we have a clearer picture.

Normally by this time of the day we have a clearer picture.

This is retail selling, and nobody is buying. Funds and major private portfolios are sitting and watching.

This is retail selling, and nobody is buying. Funds and major private portfolios are sitting and watching.

If that fee does not pass, we have no choice but to make drastic cuts,

If that fee does not pass, we have no choice but to make drastic cuts,

The whole metro area down there is at least a quarter of the population, and I'm sure it's more than read more

The whole metro area down there is at least a quarter of the population, and I'm sure it's more than a quarter of the state's economy.

Unfortunately in groups that deal with politics, membership gets bigger when we are close to an election then sort of read more

Unfortunately in groups that deal with politics, membership gets bigger when we are close to an election then sort of drops off in a non-election year.

I am not in a situation where I am nervous or trying to live up to coach Emmer. I hope read more

I am not in a situation where I am nervous or trying to live up to coach Emmer. I hope to honor the tradition by giving everything that I have to my guys and to the recruiting process to bring in the best players.