Award-winning author of 70+ books shares practical, real-world insights on writing, publishing, and storytelling.

Available for keynotes, workshops, and guest lectures

🔥 Featured Talk: Advanced Uses of AI for Book Marketing — practical, real-world strategies authors can use immediately.

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I’m the award-winning author of more than seventy books, including mystery, romance, and nonfiction, and I bring more than twenty years of experience as a college professor to every presentation. My talks are engaging, practical, and tailored to audiences interested in writing, publishing, creativity, and the changing role of technology in the literary world.

Is your group interested in having me give a presentation -- in person in South Florida, or via Zoom anywhere else?

I speak to:

• libraries
• book clubs
• writing groups
• schools and universities
• conferences and community organizations

Why Audiences Connect With My Talks

• Author of 70+ books across multiple genres
• 20+ years as a college professor
• Engaging, practical presentations
• Tailored talks for each audience

What Audiences Say

“I’ve already spent the day applying what I learned.”
— Florida STARS

“Participants left inspired and eager to put what they learned into practice.”
— Broward County Public Library

“You kept the audience enthralled throughout—and laughing.”
— Pompano Beach Library

🔥 Featured Talk: Advanced Uses of AI for Book Marketing

AI isn’t replacing authors—but it is transforming everything around writing and publishing. This talk shows how authors can use AI as a practical assistant to strengthen their marketing, positioning, and long-term visibility.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify and refine your market positioning
• Develop metadata and promotional materials more efficiently
• Create lead magnets and supporting content
• Plan and execute more effective book launches
• Sustain visibility after publication

The core idea is simple but increasingly important: it’s no longer enough to write your best book—you need to write your best book for your market and support it with the right promotional ecosystem.

Ethical Uses of AI for Authors
How writers can use AI tools thoughtfully for brainstorming, research, and workflow without losing originality or integrity.

Introduction to Self-Publishing
A practical overview of what writers need to know about publishing independently in today’s market.

 Structure in the Mystery Novel
All great stories share underlying patterns. In this talk, we explore powerful frameworks like The Hero’s Journey and Save the Cat, and how they shape everything from genre fiction to film—giving you practical tools to structure your own compelling stories.

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