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These are mystery/thrillers--fast paced action, whispers of romance, and sometimes a dark streak--that take place in and around Washington, D. C. To lean more about them, read some blurbs and sample chapters, please click on either book cover. You will also find a mug-shot link to a bio and links to my published mysteries. |
Coming Attractions
I hope to have a new book, The Faltese Malcom, posted around the end of the summer 08. To learn more about it, see comments on my upcoming writing projects, publishing efforts, [please visit my Blog]
Spiritual Poems
I update one of my spirital poems each Monday. If you would like to check it out and perhaps sign up, please visit [Burnt Offerings]. But I should warn you, I don't always keep them up to date.
Lighthouse
Oh, BTW, and if you click on that lighthouse at the top of the page? It will magically transport you to Solomons Island, Maryland where the creature lives. And if you believe that, I'll sell it to you at a reasonable price and throw in a bridge in Brooklyn as well. Anyway, the lighthouse is about ten miles south of where I rest my head. As often as I can. |
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I have five published Elderhostel Mysteries and a published non-fiction book, Easy Reading Writing. But somehow in the dynamics of the publishing world I seem to have hit a brick wall in trying to get the sixth in the series published. And I have some stand alone novels that I think--could be self-delusion--are fine entertainment. Something to carry you along on a vicarious holiday. But if I am not being publish, why am I still writing?
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Well, if you ask any artist, they will tell you that they would continue painting whether anyone bought their canvasses or not. The same goes for actors. I saw an interview with actor Dustin Hoffman and he said that if he had not become a movie star, he believes he would still be out there today trying to scratch out a living as an actor. Because that's what he does. Likewise musicians. And, guess what—likewise writers. The difference being is that, in worse case scenario, an actor can find expression in little theater and amateur drama groups that exist all over the county. An unrecognized painter can have a one man show by setting up his canvasses on a sidewalk. A musician can sing and entertain on a street corner. All artists need the collaboration of an audience to interpret the vision of their imagination. A writer, too, needs an audience, a reader to build his words into imaginary worlds. However, a writer can't paste pages of his novel up on a wall in the hope someone will came along and go from page to page reading them. For a writer to receive validation he needs to be published. But in seeking publication, he is not simply competing with someone across the street or down the corner, he is competing with the whole damn country, perhaps the world, and whether he gets published or not often depends less upon the skill of the writer than upon the caprice of an editor or an agent. Or whether he has a name like Paris Hilton. Well, podcasting is my sidewalk. My street corner. And while I might not make any money at it, if you listen to either of these podcasted novels, Capitol Coven or If They Ask for a Hand, Only Give Them a Finger, both humorous, fast action thriller/mysteries adventures, and you enjoy it, you will have collaborated with me in having a fun time. And my writing will be validated. Welcome again, and thank you for visiting. |
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