Drop me a note sometime. I enjoy discussing books, writing, and insects. 

Invite me to speak at your writers' group, library, or other event. I do not charge a fee (money for gas is always appreciated but not required). I offer the following presentations:

• Scams & Scoundrels: How Writers Can Protect Themselves - Prevent the bad guys from separating you from your hard-earned money. Not like we writers get paid that well to begin with. 
• Things That Go Bump in the Night: How to Create Horrifyingly Believable Monsters - The title says it all. Learn the best ways to add a little scare to your writing.
• Five Steps to Create Compelling Characters & Stories: GM(N)CS - The class takes the classical Goal, Motivation, Conflict, Stakes to a higher level.