Wow! Still more good news. My novel “The Maidstone Conspiracy” has won the McGrath House Indie book award for best Contemporary Fiction. London-based McGrath House issued the announcement a short time ago. Pretty cool. Contemporary Fiction is one of nine categories. Panels of judges selected five finalists in each category from among English-language books published … More It’s a Winner!
I wanted to stay home that day. So did my big sister. Our mother had other ideas. Minutes later, Carol and I were outside in the early morning darkness battling a mid-winter blizzard on our way to school. Grumbling, we started across the front yard of our remote farm home. Driving snow stung our faces. … More Rein of Error
I’m pleased to announce that two of my short stories are about to be published in a very special international anthology due for release on October 31. What makes this so special is that all proceeds from the anthology, aptly named LIMITLESS, go to a foundation that’s helping people uprooted by wars in the Middle … More LIMITLESS – A Very Special Project
“Did I ever tell you a horse once tried to eat Mom’s car?” David asked. “C’mon, my love!” Rosemary laughed. “I may not know much about ranching, but I don’t buy that. Horses eat grass, and hay and oats. I’ve even seen them nibble on fence rails, too, but not cars!” It was spring and the young couple was celebrating … More Motherhood… Full of Surprises
My friend Graham is an unusual fellow. He’s blessed with that rare ability to think instinctively outside the box. This talent played an unconventional role after his elderly mother became ill. Here’s what happened. First, you should know Graham grew up on a farm. His parents were self-reliant and staunchly independent, just like most farmers. … More Close Quarters
Below is an excerpt from an essay by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, a therapist and writer, offering welcome steadying thoughts amidst our turbulent global environment. My friends do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered. They are concerned about the state … More We Were Made for These Times*
As the carnies say, “Come and Get It!!!” This is your opportunity to get a personalized signed copy of my novel The Ultimate Threat, absolutely free. Why? Lots of good reasons: First, today is the opening day of a draw to giveaway free copies. (See below) Second, people who know about these things tell me I should be offering book … More Giveaway Time!
Our wilderness farm was a fabulous place to grow up. No one told us we were poor. It wouldn’t have mattered anyway. We spent most of our waking hours outside when not in school, playing or doing chores. We’d go inside, reluctantly, for meals and at night, or when it was raining in summer or too cold … More What Was It Like, Grandpa?
A recent news report told about a reformed Skinhead who volunteers his time telling high school students about prejudice and extremism. “We live in a world that is very complicated,” he begins. “Extremists want their world made simple. It insulates them from the truth… from reality.” This wish for simplicity has parallels elsewhere. In the rust … More The Anatomy of Prejudice
My friend James Murray, a fellow author and editor from San Antonio, Texas, posted the following New Year’s greeting on his website. It’s exceptional! I would not presume to attempt saying it any better… MY WISH FOR YOU IN THE NEW YEAR May peace break into your home; May thieves steal your debts; May … More Happy New Year!
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