A few photos from my presentation of "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" at the Columbus Learning Center Lecture Hall Thursday, Oct. 25. The event was the first portion of this year's Columbus Past, present and Future series, put on by Ivy Tech Community College. It was great meeting everyone. And the desserts catered by Gramz were extremely... Continue Reading →
Ooh. Fancy
Just look at that fancy postcard someone at Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana came up with to promote my presentation there on Oct. 25. that's so nice. We'll be talking about some of the wicked, salacious, naughty stuff that happened here many years ago. And a bit about how some of that bad... Continue Reading →
Signed Wickeds at Viewpoint
I have it on good authority that there is a new supply of autographed copies of "Wicked Columbus Indiana" on hand at Viewpoint Books in Columbus. Being that I just stopped by there and signed them, and you can trust me to state facts, then you know this news is not fake. "Wicked" was Viewpoint's... Continue Reading →
We’re Number Two (or One, depending on how you look at it)
The official numbers have been tallied, and despite being available for only about half the year, my book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" was the second best-selling nonfiction title at Viewpoint Books in Columbus during 2017. "Wicked Columbus" was Viewpoint's No. 1 selling nonfiction book by a local/regional writer. So, we're going to claim a No. 1... Continue Reading →
Nominate your favorite Hoosier author
Want to see your favorite Indiana author earn a prestigious award? Nominations are now open for the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. The award honors living published writers who were born in Indiana or have lived in Indiana for at least five years. Eligibility also includes: Authors who have published works of fiction,... Continue Reading →
Three Months in Dublin
Having spent some time in Scotland and Ireland this summer (my first time in both countries), I was inspired to start writing a novel based in one of those countries. I chose Ireland, specifically the country's capital and largest city of Dublin, as the setting. Edinburgh, you were awfully close! Hmm ... may have to... Continue Reading →
Wicked at the White River Library
We had a great time presenting "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" at the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Sept. 30. We had old and new friends stop by and check out the salaciousness and wickedness. Thanks to Amy Dalton for inviting me in again to present at her library. This time, she... Continue Reading →
Speaking at authors event
Hi, gang. Just wanted to let you all know about the PenIt! Publications Day at the Bartholomew County Library that I will be taking an active role in this Saturday. The day includes a talk by World War II veteran who has written several books about his experiences. The event will feature three speakers, as... Continue Reading →
The many faces of Paul
My lovely assistant/wife, Kimberly, took these photos during my presentation of "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" at the Harlequin Theatre in Columbus on June 27. After watching the slideshow, I'm really curious as to that I was talking about or thinking during each shot.
