By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted May 24, 2020Lessons LearnedGrab a snack and find out what the pandemic has taught me. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted March 22, 2020That Effin SceneI’m investing in superglue while writing this scene. Otherwise, I’m not sure I’ll have any more coffee mugs left in the cupboard. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted December 1, 2019Customer DisserviceWhen life gives you an absurd philosophy, find a few lemons and squeeze them into your gin and tonic. It’s what’s meant to be. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted November 24, 2019Best Laid PlansWhen plans change, my friend Bob—the poet, Robert Burns—taught me how to roll. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted September 15, 2019The Loneliness of the Long-Distance WriterAuthor Alan Sillitoe has inspired many people with his short story about a long-distance runner. Including me. And I gave up jogging years ago. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted August 18, 2019Am I Caught Up Yet?After a two-month blogging hiatus, thanks to Day Job Hell, I’m finally back and ready to catch up. Even if it’s only to appease my webmistress. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted June 23, 2019There Are No Atheists in the Query TrenchesSometimes the success of others can shine a bright light on our, well, lack of success. It’s okay. It’s natural even. Here’s how to handle it. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted June 16, 2019Timing, Part 3Where can I get my hands on a magic lamp and a genie to grant wishes? You know, to help with the whole timing thing. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted May 19, 2019Timing, Part 2Journey with me back in time. But only to three years ago. My time machine isn’t that advanced. READ MORE
By Tom Hoover In UncategorizedPosted May 5, 2019Timing, Part 1Timing is everything when it comes to writing and, well, almost everything else in life. READ MORE