Magic Marks the Spot

Official VNHLP Statement Regarding Talk Like A Pirate Day

Ahoy, and greetings from the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates! It has come to the League’s attention that once a year, on the nineteenth of September, landlubbers around the world are abandonin’ their usual turns of phrase and adoptin’ the language of pirates. When the League first heard of this phenomenon, called “Talk Like… Read more »

Halloween Tips from the VNHLP

If you’re stumped for Halloween costume ideas this year, don’t worry–you can dress as your favorite character from the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates! All you’ll need are a few common household items, a winning smile, and a big sign with your character’s name on it that you can wear around your neck (’cause… Read more »

Signed Copies

I’m very excited that my great local independent bookstore, the Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley, PA, will be selling signed copies of MAGIC MARKS THE SPOT. You’ll be able to find the book in the store, but if you don’t live nearby, you can order a copy from their website and I’ll sign it for you! Thanks… Read more »

Pie, Sneak Peeks, and Giveaways

I’m sitting at my computer and eating pie for lunch, which is a completely appropriate thing to do when it’s the day after Independence Day and you still have seventy-five percent of a homemade pie sitting in your refrigerator. In such a situation, eating pie for every meal is both responsible and practical. Don’t let… Read more »