Shout out to my buddy and fellow author, Brad Bott, for sending me this. It's a Leprechaun's Luck card with a four-leaf clover. The quote says "Luck doesn't work that way, lad. You never know when it'll go your way or against you." Brad included a note on a separate card that says "Make your... Continue Reading →
Here's the details on tomorrow's (tomorrow being Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019) Book Signing Bonanza at Viewpoint Books in Columbus, Indiana, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.: The weather is going to be beautiful (sunny and 75-ish), so we’ll be outside on Sixth Street just west of Washington St. next to Viewpoint. Come by and... Continue Reading →
So here's a bit of a major announcement regarding my career. After 34 years in journalism, including nearly 20 at my present company, I've decided to give full-time attention to being an author. My last day with a full-time day job will be Sept. 27. I've wanted to make this move for years ... ever since... Continue Reading →
So, my wife and I made history (probably) today. We both sit atop our respective categories on our local bookstore's bestseller list. Not sure if any husband/wife team has ever done that. But if they did, then we tied them. So below is the proof (scroll down to the red text). If you want to... Continue Reading →
Ah, Ireland. My second trip there was a blast. My wife and I stayed with a friend. We took the train into Dublin each of the three days we were there. We ate at some terrific restaurants and pubs. We checked out a few free museums. We walked around the curvy streets and found bookshops,... Continue Reading →
Hey! My wife and I are on the local bookstore's bestseller list for the week. That hasn't happened for a while. Kimberly S. Hoffman's newest book, "Cleo and Roger Discover Columbus, Indiana," is the first for kids focusing on Columbus architecture (and there's lots of groovy architecture here). My "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" keeps hanging in... Continue Reading →
You want to know all about me? Of course not. There is darkness. Somewhere. I think. But if you want to know some of the good stuff, or at least some of the author stuff, read a great article on me and my authoring life on the Brave Wings magazine site. There's plenty of photographs... Continue Reading →
I'm in the midst of answering lots of poignant questions about my books that will be made to make me look good on the Brave Wings magazine website. At least I trust Kyrian Lyndon to do a great job, as she always does. In fact, you should check out her site right now. Go on,... Continue Reading →
So, where is the line demarcating being proud of your kids' accomplishments and becoming an annoying braggart about them? I helped explore that subject on Irish radio recently on a show called Lunchtime Live with host, Dr. Ciara Kelly, on Newstalk 106-108FM. (Although in Ireland, they don't call them "hosts," they call them "presenters." I was asked to go... Continue Reading →
