2authors blog--The official blog of the award-winning writing team, V. and D. Povall.

Hello Dear Readers! We've come to the end of another year.  2024 was a heck of a ride, wasn't it? For our final blog of the year, we're going to take a quick look back and do a brief "year in review".   "The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living." Why yes, celebrated author Roy T. Bennett, that's exactly right! Let's not dwell on it, let's just revisit briefly.  The year started with us working as hard as we possibly could on finishing and publishing our latest novel. We had a tough time getting the cover art worked out which set us back a bit, but luckily by mid March we published "An Educated Death". This is our first murder mystery novel featuring Justin Pierce, but hopefully not our last. We love the idea of a series featuring the reluctant private eye and his trusty sidekick Demetrio. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, you can do so here ...

"The wind blows cold and dreary,     across the whitened plain; And we see the oaks with their branches bare, Through the frost on the windowpane."  - From December by Joseph D. Herron Hello Readers! Welcome to December. The end of the year, already? Time flies and all that... Happy Toyotathon to all who celebrate! We're a proud Toyota family, and each year Toyotathon brings gladness and joy to our hearts.  You can finance for as low as 1.99?!?! Nothing new to report from our homestead in SoCal. We're cozy and snug, planning 2025 as best we can. Hope to have some announcements about future projects for you soon.  For our penultimate blog of the year, we're going to explore December in all her glory, with fun facts and whatnot. Ready? Let's jump in. Fun Facts About December December sounds like it's referencing the number 10, doesn't it? Well, it is. That's because December used to be the tenth month of the year, back in the days of the Roman calend...

November Besides the autumn poets sing,  A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the haze. A few incisive mornings, A few ascetic eyes,-- Gone Mr. Bryant's golden-rod, And Mr. Thomson's sheaves. Still is the bustle of the brook, Sealed are the spicy valves; Mesmeric fingers softly touch The eyes of many elves. Perhaps a squirrel may remain, My sentiments to share. Grant me, O Lord, a sunny mind, Thy windy will to bear! -Emily Dickinson (That poem feels appropriate) (Also, we recommend reading the poem aloud if you can when you see it. It makes it more powerful.) Hello readers! We sincerely hope you're all hanging in there. We're doing ok here in SoCal. Not much to report on the writing front. We'll share an update as soon as we can about our next project.  As winter works its way in, and things feel colder and darker (perhaps both literally and metaphorically), we are jumping in with a little mishmash blog of bits and bobs. The plan is to ...

October turned my maple's leaves to gold; The most are gone now; here and there one lingers: Soon these will slip from out the twig's weak hold, Like coins between a dying miser's fingers. -Thomas Bailey Aldrich Hello Readers! Write On, Oceanside! was a blast. This last weekend we got to connect with local authors and readers, sell some books, and attend a fantastic panel led by Matt Coyle (author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime series) on creating a series protagonist. We were able to take away some valuable tips for developing our main characters into people you'd want to stay with over multiple books. That, plus the live music and poetry readings made it a whole lot of fun. We'll be sure and let you know when the next fair or live event comes up. It's always a delight meeting readers and signing books for folks. The calm before the storm at Write On, Oceanside! We've entered spooky season (are you ready for some fun facts??).  Let's talk about Oc...

Hello Readers! September is half-over! Football has started! Pumpkin Spice Lattes are in bloom!  Fall is here.  Things are going swimmingly over here in SoCal. We're on the other side of the heat wave, and if the earthquakes would just relax a bit, things would be perfect.  Today's blog is a bit different from anything we've done before. We've got a special treat for you; we were able to land an interview with the protagonist of our latest novel, An Educated Death . That's right, Special Agent Justin Pierce has agreed to sit down and answer some of our questions.  Below is the transcript of our (fictional) conversation. Please enjoy!                                                               Interview with Justin Pierce No pictures of Justin Pierce could be found Q: Really appreciat...

Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the treehouse; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape... -Harper Lee  Hello readers! August is drawing to a close, September is upon us. Kids are back in school. Life rolls along.  All is well with us. The end of summer continues to be quiet and calm, just as we like it.  Where's my hammock? However, things will be picking up in the fall. We've been asked to participate in another literary festival--not quite as huge as the LA Times Festival of Books, but it's still pretty substantial. It's called "Write On, Oceanside!" and takes place in, you guessed it, Oceanside, CA. This year Write On, Oceanside happens on October 5th.  The festival is hosted by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Association (OCAA) and Oceanside Public Library, with the goal of celebrating and inspiring local authors. It has grown into one of the larges...