It's been a while since I've been able to do a normal, old book signing. Help me celebrate a return to -- well, I can't exactly say normal, but I can say book signings -- from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at Book Warehouse of Edinburgh, 3140 Outlet Drive, Suite F060, Edinburgh, Indiana.... Continue Reading →
July 2020 newsletter: With Apologies to Jon Bon Jovi, We’re Halfway There
July 2020 Is the year half over already? Yes, it is. There’s your answer right there. Now, you don’t have to search the inner recesses of your brain to recall how to do math … nor do you have to locate a calendar and count the months. You’re welcome. I’m sure many of you are... Continue Reading →
Wicked on the radio
Click here to listen to some short audio bits of me discussing my latest book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," as well as my upcoming presentation as part of Ivy Tech-Columbus' Columbus Past, Present and Future series during an interview with John Clark of 1010 WCSI radio in Columbus. The whole interview can be found here. My... Continue Reading →
Look at this groovy cover
After a few minor changes, the front and back covers of my next book have been approved. This is quite a colorful display. I can't wait for it to come out in print (and in e-book). My first edits have gone back to The History Press. The folks there will go through the manuscript one... Continue Reading →
Making ‘wicked’ progress on my next book
I've been researching at breakneck speed for my second book, "Wicked in Columbus, Indiana." The book, which will be published by The History Press, should be out sometime early 2017. It focuses on some of the crummy stuff the city has experienced (although nothing more recent than 1980). I also talk about how some of... Continue Reading →
Free seminar for young writers, illustrators
I'm excited to be a part of this event. Several of us "pros" will discuss writing, editing, illustrating with kids in the Columbus, Indiana, area on Saturday, April 9.
It’s all about me
I've added several items to the About Me section of this site, including a bio that basically amounts to a resume and a few stories I've written and designed for magazines for which I've served as an editor. The bio information details my education background and career in journalism, as well as the awards I've... Continue Reading →