They leave the lights up all year Joshua Tree NPS.

Mask scofflaw.

Thank you, San Diego Public Library, for establishing “contactless pickup,” a way for readers to get their reserved books even though branches are closed.

Yay! Chris ingham, an Australian with an uncanny grasp of San Diego, has released Cause Célèbre. The novel, edited by jcannonbooks, steps into the consequences of hyper-partisanship and hate. Free ebooks beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday on Amazon. amzn.to/3cKuwHt

I've never heard this facial expression described with such clinical precision. Made me laugh. It's just one of a zillion writing flourishes in #overstory by Richard Powers: Olivia leans in. “Are you okay?” His reply sticks in his wide, coprophagic grin.

On my blog, I have summarized two dozen Jack Reacher books in about 300 words. Have mercy, Jack Reacher Books, I offer it as a fan. Reacher is coming to Amazon Prime Video. So put a toothbrush in your pocket. And shorten your sentences. jcannonbooks.com/take-my-word-f…

In praise of Timothy Hallinan in my newsletter for no particular reason, other than he just published the last novel in the Poke Rafferty series. img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/87a5…

I'm happy to announce that the AUDIO book version of "The Summer of Guinevere" is now available. amazon.com/The-Summer-of-…

I’m excited to announce the release of my newest middle-grade novel series: RUTHERFORD, CANINE COMIC, the story of a basset hound who’s always dreamed of becoming a faithful and fearless watchdog, but who must settle for the life of a stand-up comedian. amazon.com/Rutherford-Can…

You can't get writing advice like this just anywhere. jcannonbooks.com/take-my-word-f…

Alex Smith, a book reviewer for The Straight Line in India, just posted a video review for "Rutherford, Canine Comic." I hope it helps you learn more about this middle-grade book intended for grades 3 through 5. youtu.be/7qgr5e82l_w

Just published: The Silence and the Death from @MarcCarlos. Marc is a criminal defense attorney in San Diego and an expert guide to the ragged edges of the U.S.-Mexico border. From Moonshine Cove Publishing and edited by jcannonbooks.com. Congrats, Marc!

Here's a preorder link to my upcoming mystery "Dead on My Feet." Order through CamCat Books camcatbooks.com/Books/D/Dead-O… You can also add it to your bookshelf on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/5681…

How a first-time novelist found a publisher. jcannonbooks.com/take-my-word-f…

More than you want to know, but here it is anyway. My thanks to the San Diego Professional Editors Network and Sylvia Mendoza. sdpen.com/sd-pen-member-…

In praise of libraries. img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/87a5…