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 →
Did you know that both of my books are available in e-book format? You can get these nonfiction books for your Nook or Kindle, iTunes and maybe other formats I don't even know about. To get the Nook, Kindle or iTunes versions, go to these links: "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher"... Continue Reading →
"Wicked Columbus, Indiana" once again sits atop the Viewpoint Books adult non-fiction best-seller list. The book has been on the list every week since its debut in mid-June and has on a few occasions been ranked No. 1. The ranking below was published in The (Columbus) Republic on Sept. 10. My first book, "Murder in... Continue Reading →
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 →
A map of Columbus, Indiana, shows some of the major slum areas from the late nineteenth century into the middle of the twentieth century. Following are a few excerpts from my forthcoming book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," which I anticipate being available late winter 2017. These excerpts are from the chapter titled "The Other Side of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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