Destination: Loire, France. Arrived in Paradise!

Destination: Loire, France. Arrived in Paradise!

Traveling to France The summer countdown had finally come to an end—Paris was now in view as our plane descended. For me, the eleven-hour flight had been a breeze (I can sleep anywhere, even on a plane, despite my 6’2” frame). It wasn’t long before we were navigating...
In Search of the Perfect Cover

In Search of the Perfect Cover

I have already written about the travails of finding the “perfect title” for my new book, Forever Gentleman—a process that took several years. Thankfully, obtaining the “perfect cover” for my book didn’t take near as long, but still, the process was far from...
Learning Chopin’s Quatrieme Ballade

Learning Chopin’s Quatrieme Ballade

When the Publisher learned that I am an amateur pianist, with an emphasis on classical music, it was proposed that I combine concertizing with book tours, where possible. The Publisher believed that it would be unique and entertaining to combine reading book excerpts...
Anticipating the First Book Review

Anticipating the First Book Review

In this, my inaugural post, I thought I might share some of my thoughts and impressions in submitting my first novel, “Forever Gentleman” to book reviewers. I suppose most authors have some insecurity about how others will perceive their story and their writing style....
Midwest Book Review of Forever Gentleman

Midwest Book Review of Forever Gentleman

Forever Gentleman gets its first official review courtesy of Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review. Read the entire review in the April 2016 issue of Midwest Book Review (Donovan’s Bookshelf) or on my Amazon Author Central  page! My historical...