Mark Love

Are the leaves falling already? How did this happen? It seems like only yesterday we were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Summer. Blink your eyes, turn around twice and it's September! Cooler temperatures, schools are back in session, the leaves are changing colors and cider mills are getting busy harvesting the crop of fresh apples. Oh yeah, and the football season has arrived. I'm always ready for some football! Time for my latest thoughts on writing, a sneak peek, a li

Here we go again! Summer is supposed to be a time to kick back and relax. The clock is should just slow down. The days have more sunshine. The nights are cooler, but still enjoyable. There should be trips to the beach, the amusement parks and carnivals. Visits to the farms to pick blueberries and peaches and so much more! But this summer seems to be flying by, with plenty of things still to do. Somehow free time has become even more elusive than ever. But we all try to mak

A Different Type of Record It's July! We've been setting all types of records (yeah, not the musical ones, but I like the picture). The USA celebrated it's 250th birthday earlier this month. Record heatwaves and storms have been happenng everywhere. And I've broken a few records of my own. Ready to go? Let's Rock! Writing A decade ago, if someone had told me that I'd have written and published almost a dozen books and a bunch of short stories, I would've been tempted to che

At long last! For many people in the United States, the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. That holiday arrived early this year, due to a fluke on the calendar. But Mother Nature wasn't ready. It was cold and dreary for me. But now that we're rocking into June, it definitely feels like summertime. Here's the latest on my writing, a sneak peek from one of the books, updates on the current project, some new events on the horizon, an interview with aut

Jack Kerouac This time of year finds me experiencing life on the road, traveling to various events to meet with readers and share my books. While it's not exactly the same adventures that Kerouac wrote in his legendary book back in the days of the Beat Generation, there are a few similarities. Here's my latest thoughts on writing, a sneak peek from one of my books, updates on my current work, a list of events, an interview with author Marissa Malson and a change of pace wit

It's that magical time of the year. The seasons change. Here in the Mitten State, days are getting longer. Which is an indication that the festival season is just around the corner. That means it's time start getting ready. Here's my latest on writing, a sneak peek at one of my stories, works in progress, upcoming events, an interview with another author and some music. Let's roll! Gearing Up I'm not referring to camping or fishing or hiking or any of that kind of gear. F

Martin Sheen as President Jed Bartlet I've always been a fan of The West Wing. Over the years I've enjoyed watching it on the streaming services. The writing, acting and direction were excellent. The cast of characters were realistic and their interactions always added to the drama. One of Sheen's trademark lines was "What's next?" That's an appropriate sentiment for the latest updates on writing, a sneak peek, a new release, works in progress, the new slate of events and

A Lighthouse on Lake Michigan Baby, it's cold outside! Most of the continental US is dealing with the wrath of Mother Nature. Here in Michigan, there has been a record number of sub zero days and more snow than I ever wanted. In a recent 10 day stretch, more than two feet of snow arrived, mostly in the middle of the night. But we keep going. Perhaps things will be warming up in the near future. This week we actually saw the sun for a few days. Here's hoping it's a preview

2026 has arrived. A new year means a fresh start in so many ways. Happy New Year. (Yes, it's the middle of the month, but it still counts!) There are some projects that were started last year that continue to demand my attention. Others were completed and are in the next steps of the process. This is also a time to make a few changes, try things out and see if they work. Meanwhile, it's time for my latest thoughts on writing, current projects, upcoming events and music. C

It's time to put a bow on this year and wrap things up. Like anyone else, 2025 was filled with peaks and valleys of activity. I participated in more events than ever before, met a lot of great people, interacted with quite a few authors and sold a bunch of books. Now it's time to catch my breath. I can turn my attention to writing and formulate a plan or two (it's always good to have a backup plan) as we head into 2026. So here's my thoughts on writing, updates on my curr

Yes, it's that time of year again. Here in the Mitten State, we've gone back to Eastern Standard Time. The colorful leaves which were dancing in abundance with an occasional autumnal breeze only a week or two have dropped from the trees, taking up residence on the lawns and streets. The holiday season is fast approaching. Meanwhile, here's an update about writing, projects, events (yes, one more time!) and music. Here we go. Writing During a meeting with the writer's group a

Yes, it's that time of year. School is back in session, the days are getting shorter, leaves are starting to change colors and of...

For many people, August means that summer is winding down. It won't be long before the kids are returning to school, the days start...

July is one of my favorite months of the year. It's that time for vacations, for sneaking off to the beach for a little relaxation time....

Jackie Gleason was an entertainment icon, whose success included movies and television. At one point he hosted a variety show and after...

October 2024 Writing “Once more into the breach” William Shakespeare. Every month I seem to get into a discussion with someone about the...

November 2024 It’s November! That momentary sense of calm that settles in when Halloween is behind us and it’s a chance to catch your...

December 2024 “Time and tide wait for no man.” That quote from Geoffrey Chaucer is so appropriate this time of year. The Fall Semester...

March 2025 The Ides of March have come and gone, which means we must be moving forward towards good times. Around here, we’re hoping for...

Happy 2025! A new year, a clean slate. Time certainly does not slow down for anyone, especially a writer on a deadline. Even...