Where I’ve been isn’t where I’m heading. My first work of fiction is out now. (More on the way. I hope you like crime fiction.)

Before I forget, you can listen to the audio version of that story and my first and only poem collection (gratis) via the podcast Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.

But actually, my latest book is Aristotle for Novelists. (Perfect for those trying to tell a story on the page, screen, or in life.)

Writing isn’t what I do, it’s who I am. I sell medical devices to keep warm. (Hey, a man gotta eat … and travel.)

Do you like reality TV? If so, we can’t be friends. But I love movies, docs, and shows. Any recs? (Email me.)

I devour about 60 books a year (but taste test many more.) Memoirs, bios, novels, nom, nom, nom.

I wish more men were readers, so I started Books for Men, a podcast to inspire (more) men to read and bring together men who do. (C’mon, fellas.)

Other hobbies? Of course—golf, gym, yoga, family, friends, travel, concerts, plays, museums, New York sports, dining out, playin’ with my dog, hackin’ on the guitar. Oh, and I listen to a ton of music. (See Lyrics I Love.)

What about some favs? Okay, twist my arm—Rocky (the original, and for so many reasons), The Sopranos (the greatest piece of art in the 21st century), Tom Petty (somehow underrated, yes, even despite his popularity), and Miles from Nowhere (a novel you’ve probably never read but should.)

Advice? Yeah, I believe less is more and intention is everything (in both life and art.)

But what’s my best advice? Do the work. Second best, don’t listen to advice. (If you insist, though, here are 47 life lessons.)

Last meal: rigatoni and meatballs. As if there was any doubt. (I visit my folks every Sunday and share our Sunday dinners on the ‘gram.)

Oh right, and number 13. I just like odd numbers because I like odd things—imperfect, crooked, edgy, all work for me. Mean doesn’t though, so be kind!