Big news today: Ace has finally approved the fin­ished cover for CONTROL POINT (by out­standing fan­tasy artist Michael Komarck) and given me per­mis­sion to release it. I’ve already dis­cussed this cover in a pre­vious blog entry. There’s more to say … Con­tinue reading →

When I first joined the mil­i­tary, I expected a giant bureau­cracy to func­tion like a family. I expected it to ingest me, care for me and guide my every move. All I would have to do is show up and … Con­tinue reading →

I do a lot of my patrols in the Tide­water, Vir­ginia region. I just jotted down the fol­lowing para­graph: The Tide­water is really five cities, strad­dling the Atlantic’s extrem­i­ties, con­nected by a range of bridges and tun­nels. The people here … Con­tinue reading →

ME: I got a book deal! COMMANDER: Out­standing! We’re proud of you! ME: I’m moving to New York City! COMMANDER: I know that’s where your heart was calling you, Lieu­tenant, glad to see you’re making it happen. ME: I’m get­ting rid of my car! … Con­tinue reading →