First Cup of Coffee – September 12, 2025

My topsy-turvy, exhausting week, introducing exciting new changes to this podcast and my social media – welcome Sydney! – and why GRRM being at 70% now and 70% three years ago doesn’t mean no progress.



First Cup of Coffee – August 26, 2025

Things not to say to authors and how George R.R. Martin won’t ever let someone else finish his books. Also, wondering if I’m on an uphill trajectory or a peak, and how I’m going to hire someone to do my social media.



First Cup of Coffee – October 30, 2023

Why do some tasks feel more difficult that others and what makes them easier all of a sudden? Also, reader events and my process for deciding which to attend. And a recommendation for a really great, data-filled podcast!