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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
