Writing

This page contains links to my writing, which are in the following categories:

Novels

Offline: Visit my new Offline site for a sample, reader guides, and more!
National Novel Writing Month: A novel in 30 days? See what I did.
- In 2004, I won!
- In 2005, I, um, didn't.

45 Things I Learned in 45 Years: What I've learned so far in life.
If I Controlled the Media: Jews don't control the media, but this is what I'd do if I did. Also read the story behind the essay.
What Happened to Christmas?: Why this Jew believes Christmas should still be celebrated.
New! Little White Ball: An Heirloom at 70 (in three parts): The story about my family's enjoyment of baseball.
A Call for Understanding: Samantha Smith's example can help defuse tension between Americans and Arabs.
Can Any Good Come from a Terrorist Attack?: Thoughts about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the United States.
A Tribute to Bunky the Technical Writer: Recognizing the most famous technical writer in America.
With Dmitry, eBook Industry Might Inherit the Wind: The Dmitry Sklyarov case has serious implications for the evolution of technology and culture.
Trip Report: Southern California Writers' Conference: Well worth the drive.

20th Century Wrap-Up: A humorous look back at the previous century.
The Adventures of Captain Adequate, the Discount Superhero. A hero who's just doing his job. (Requires free Adobe Reader.)
I'm Getting Nothing for Christmas (2004): An update of a favorite holiday song.
New! The Angel in the Christmas Play (2007): Yet another update of a favorite holiday song.
Understanding American Politics: What the far-left, liberals, conservatives, and far-right really feel about major political issues.
A Writer's Oath: What I promise to do when I get published and famous.
What to Say When You Dissect a Frog: What to say instead of "Ewwww!"
"When I Was Your Age:" How to remind today's kids how good they have it.

How to Win at Sports Parenting by Jim and Janet Sundberg. Don't let the title fool you. The tips in this book can benefit all parents.
The Five Paths of Persuasion by Robert B. Miller and Gary A. Williams with Alden M. Hayashi. Learn how to become more persuasive by identifying the five main styles of decision makers.
The Laws of Money, the Lessons of Life by Suze Orman. Five common-sense laws that will help you make better financial decisions.
The Power of Positive Confrontation by Barbara Pachter with Susan Magee. Don't wimp out or bully your way through a difficult situation with another person. This book provides a simple formula for handling conflict and preventing unnecessary confrontations.
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell. Twelve practical steps towards self-improvement.
Toxic Work by Barbara Bailey Reinhold. What to do when your job makes you sick (emotionally and physically).

Writing by my daughter.