Frank Yacenda

I write best in bite-sized pieces and in borrowed rooms.

So far I've written three novels, numerous essays, have two collections of vignettes in progress, and have published a business book.

Over the years I've been a journalist, editor, and publisher, a science writer, a public relations practitioner, a diplomat, and I have taught both creative writing and journalism at the university level. Along the way I won awards for my reporting and was honored with the top award of the Florida Public Relations Association, the Golden Image Award. I also have done public speaking and on-air radio and TV interviews and guest appearances, and am proficient at obtaining media coverage.

I've always been a bit of a maverick in my writing, as in other aspects of life. I love experimenting with cross-over formats and genres and am not afraid to bend the rules when that is called for. But I do know the rules which, as we've all been told, is the first condition of being able to bend them.

Along with my writing, I offer my services to assist other authors with their work. As with my writing, I edit and critique both fiction and non-fiction, and recently completed an extensive rewrite project of an historical memoir written by a former editor of mine and provisionally accepted by a major academic publisher. I give great attention to detail and respect the need for believability and accuracy, whatever the genre. I'd be happy to consult with you on your project.

My fiction blog is Stoned Cherry:

http://www.stonedcherry.com

My non-fiction blog is FJY.US:

I hope you'll visit both and sign-up for free subscriptions to follow new postings.