Writing

Literary Trivia

Let’s play literary trivia this week. I’ve gathered some questions from American, British, Classic, and Children’s literature to try to...

David & Judy Elliott Meet with Bailey Herrington

“David, why did you ask Mr. Herrington to meet us at the Moon Under Water?” “ I wanted you to see it. I think it’s the coolest pub –...

A Fish In The Desert

You never know what you may find on a walk through Desert Park. It’s a nice place to enjoy the scenery: Mesquite trees, Creosote bushes,...

What I’ve Just Read And What I’m Reading

At the suggestion of Agatha Christie fan and guru Madeline Prince, I bought and read “The Naturals Book 1″ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Ms....

Land The Plane

Writing is hard work. We might discuss any number of examples to prove that statement. But let’s focus on just one: writing the ending to...

Madeline Prince Interview: Winner of Agatha Christie Death on the Nile Contest

Welcome, members of our online audience, and a warm greeting to my guest, Madeline Prince. Madeline, or Maddy as she’s known to her...

Death on the Nile Trivia Quiz!

Agatha Christie was arguably the most popular fiction writer of all time, having sold over two billion copies of her novels. She...

You Have No Say To Write That

Bailey Herrington Bailey Herrington Have you ever wondered how eminent authors write so effortlessly? Beautifully? Meaningfully?...

Who I Am and Why I’m Here

I am Bailey Herrington and my nickname is Skip. I love my wife and family, friends old and new. I learn something new every day....

The Girl in the Orange Maillot

The Girl in the Orange Maillot is the working title of the next David Elliott mystery. At present my insightful, sharp-eyed and honest...

Aristotle on Writing

Today I happened upon an article written in 1927 by Martha Fletcher Bellingerº about Aristotle’s influence on Greek drama. Aristotle had...

Dog Shoots Owner

According to statistics compiled by the Washington Post, since 1980, 17 dogs have shot their masters. Fifteen of these incidents occurred...

The Death of Sergeant Jim Allen

Marlowe Tolbert cut through the alley between Sam’s Diner and the Bright Lights Community Theater building. The tall, athletic young man...

David Elliott meets David Balfour at the Moon Under Water pub

David Balfour had instructed me to meet him at the Moon Under Water Pub¹, “somewhere in London,” Balfour said. “You can’t miss it....

A letter from a Fan

Everyone should get a fan letter on a regular basis. It can make one’s day. I know it made mine. Dear Mr. Herrington, I have never...

Pleonasms

When one reaches a certain age, it becomes one’s duty to defend the English language against poor grammar, lazy spelling (Use the Spell...