I discovered the writings of Dr. Oliver Sacks in the late 80s when I ordered The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat from a subscription book club. I’d always found articles about learning and the mysterious workings of the … Continue reading
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Several months ago I was participating in a talk with other local authors at our local library. The audience seemed particularly intrigued by the concept of prosopagnosia (a.k.a. face blindness) which played a key part in my first novel, Faces, and … Continue reading
Don’t miss out — FACES is a Kindle Countdown Deal from 11/28 – 12/5/14, so the price will start at just 99¢ and gradually rise during the week (see it on Amazon for more details). Thanks to Free Kindle Books … Continue reading
DUPLICITY n. 1. deceitfulness in speech or behavior 2. double-dealing, deception archaic: doubleness All Curt wants is a simple, quiet life, and he relishes the solitude of his job as caretaker of a backcountry ski hut. His peaceful world is … Continue reading
In the novel Faces, the main character — Jessica — suffers a concussion following a rappelling accident and realizes she can no longer recognize most people. The condition is called prosopagnosia (pro – soap – ag – NO – shia) … Continue reading