I’m the author of a three-novel trilogy called The Secret Shepherd Conspiracies. The first, PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION, has received high praise, including this: "Just finished 'Prescription For Deception' 30 minutes ago! Wow!!! What a thriller!!!! Began reading it this afternoon and couldn't put it down." -- Linda Wilson. (The exclamation marks are hers.) The second novel, THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE SECRET SHEPHERD, also has enjoyed high praise from reviewers, among these: "It's a magnificent story of faith and hope prevailing in a world under siege." -- New York editor and publisher Lois W. Stern. Most recently released by my publisher Next Chapter Inc., is THE MAIDSTONE CONSPIRACY, the third and final book of the trilogy. I am also the author of the thriller novel THE ULTIMATE THREAT, an Amazon #1 bestseller. Other examples of my work can be found in dozens of anthologies, magazines, journals and blogs. Awaiting publication is a two-volume series of short stories, the first called DRAGONFLIES AND THE GREAT BLUE HERON and the second, MIRACLES AND MISADVENTURES. My books are available online in paperback, ebook and hardcover from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play, among other sites. I've enjoyed a varied career including investigative journalist, college teacher, army officer, vice-president of a Fortune 500 company, author, and business owner.
Much to my happy surprise, my publisher, Next Chapter Inc., has just released The Maidstone Conspiracy, the third and final book in the Secret Shepherd Conspiracy Series. Here’s a summary: Paul and Anne Winston are caught up in a storybook romance, until they face a triple dose of treachery: a trans-Atlantic conspiracy to kill them, … More Wow! Number 3 Is Here!
James Osborne flying towards the ground during his recent skydiving jump. It’s not every day that an 85-year-old man is falling out of the sky, but that’s what Vernonite James Osborne was doing during this August long weekend. Osborne, who is a Vernon author, had jumped twice before, once when he was 70-years-old and another … More 85-year-old man celebrates book release by skydiving
Just received word from my publisher, Next Chapter Publishing Inc., that my novel, THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE SECRET SHEPHERD, has been released to the world! This is a feel-good read set in the context of an international crime thriller, perfect for your summer vacation relaxation! THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE SECRET SHEPHERD is the second novel … More Book 2 Is Here!
Donald Trump has declared war on Canada. Instead of bullets he’s using American dollars in an all-out economic war with one objective, and one objective alone: to take over Canada. He’s serious, folks … very, very serious. For more than a hundred and fifty years, Canada had been America’s closest friend and ally, and its … More Canada Is At War
In a few months we’ll be announcing publication of Book Two in my Secret Shepherd Trilogy. As a prologue to that upcoming release, I’m pleased to offer a taste of Book One, PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION … just in case you missed it. This is the plan: For the next several months I will be posting … More A Taste and A Teaser
I’m pleased to announce that PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION has been released by my publisher Next Chapter Inc. The novel is an international crime thriller, the first in a thriller/suspense trilogy called The Secret Shepherd Conspiracies. The second book in the trilogy, also to be published by Next Chapter, is called The Plot To Assassinate Secret … More IT’S PUBLISHED !
We now have a cover design for my latest novel, PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION. Below is a photo of the cover. A release date is expected from my publisher soon … the announcement of the cover design means publication is not far away. I will keep you posted. This novel is part of a trilogy. The … More Cover Reveal!!
Very pleased to tell you that my short story “A Close Call” has now been published. It’s in “Tales2Inspire – Jade Collection,” released on Tuesday by New York editor and publisher, Lois W. Stern. The story is one of fourteen included in this anthology from among more than a hundred entries from around the world. … More Great News!
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Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies — Aristotle Those of … More Reflections on Love
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