Winter in the High Sierra Theatrical Trailer Launches with Original Composition!
You read that right, folks. Laurence Juber, world-renowned guitar virtuoso and former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings, recently joined me and Ashwood Press to create today's big reveal, the theatrical trailer for Winter in the High Sierra.
In this video, I’m tasting a wine that’s easy to love — the kind you can enjoy any day of the week, whether you’re writing, reading, or just unwinding.
When I asked in last week’s newsletter for your questions and did the same over on Instagram, you really delivered! Good on you!
Being an author is often a deeply solitary gig. Most of my days are spent inside my own head, wrestling with fictional people, imaginary problems, and the occasional existential crisis about commas and em dashes.
We live in a world that often praises speed—fast results, quick wins, and constant motion. But what if slowing down was actually the smarter path forward?
People of the Victorian period (until 1901) and the Edwardian period (1901-1914) have acquired a reputation — if countless television programs and movies are any guide — as uptight, stuffy Puritans who call people’s legs ‘limbs’, faint dead away at the mere mention of sex, and drape linen loincloths around Michelangelo’s David.
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has taken over headlines—and headspaces—around the globe, fans, media outlets and, well, just about everybody can’t stop talking about it.
Even so, public fascination with celebrity power couples is nothing new.
Welcome to the very first edition of Robert’s F-Bombs—where the “F” stands for Fascination (of course).
From time to time, or more often if you like it, I will dig into something that caught my eye (and hopefully yours, too), pairing a compelling bit of current news with a deep dive into the Gilded Age and lifestyle bits and tips.
As summer winds down, I’m sharing a special update on what’s been happening lately—and giving you an inside look at the inspiration and journey behind my latest historical fiction romance novel, Winter in the High Sierra!
I try to pack as much useful material into each of my course videos, but by their nature they have to be bite-sized and somewhat general. If you, however, would like to feast on more tips and techniques than I fit into the videos, then One-to-One coaching with me may be an answer.
You’re not alone — but discipline is a skill, not a personality trait. In this video, I’ll break down how to develop discipline as a writer, how to stay consistent, and why it’s the key to building a sustainable, fulfilling creative practice.
