Here is a promo poster for the 9th Annual Sterling North Book and Film Festival, to be held next Saturday in Edgerton, Wisconsin. I'm excited and honored to be one of the featured presenters at such a prestigious event. Last year's event featured the real Patch Adams, the doctor/clown/author whom late actor Robin Williams portrayed in the movie... Continue Reading →
Best-selling author digs ‘Murder in Wauwatosa’
It's an honor to get a message from someone who enjoyed my book. "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterioud Death of Buddy Schumacher." It's extremely professionally gratifying when an author whose work I respect gives the book a glowing review. New York author Michael John Sullivan recently posted a review of my book on Amazon.com. His trilogy... Continue Reading →
They didn’t have this stuff in 1925
Have you ever heard the phrase "This is the best thing since sliced bread?" Well, in 1925, they couldn't say that. Because there was no store-bought sliced bread in America. That's one of the interesting little factoids I came across today while doing research for my screenplay adaptation of my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The... Continue Reading →
‘Blackridge’ screenplay update
I've set aside my bowl full of cherries and my block of orange rind Muenster cheese to update you a little on the progress of my first screenplay. But don't worry; the Torpedo Juice brand root beer obtained directly from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is nearby in case I get parched. Many of you know that I... Continue Reading →
Sterling North official announcement
Here is the announcement on the Sterling North Book and Film Festival website announcing my appearance there on Sept. 27.For more information on the festival, which will be conducted in Edgerton, Wisconsin, click here.
Breaking News of a Big Author Event in Wisconsin
Just confirmed: I'm going to be one of the presenting authors at the Sterling North Book and Film Festival at Edgerton (Wis.) High School on Sat., Sept. 27. Time of my presentation to be announced. I'll be giving a PowerPoint presentation, complete with sound, on "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher."This is... Continue Reading →
Date change for Tomah Festival
Autographed copies of "Murder in Wauwatosa" will be available for purchase at the Tomah (Wis.) Rotary Brat and Beer Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. I won't be able to attend, but I'm sure you'll all have a swell time in Tomah! And thanks to Martin Murphy for getting the books to the festival! The event... Continue Reading →
Here I am at the Jennings County Public Library Indiana Authors Book Signing Event in North Vernon, Indiana, on March 29, 2014. Had fun mingling with the locals as well as the other authors. I heard some very interesting stories from some very interesting people. A lady talked about a lot of illness she'd been... Continue Reading →
