When I Was a Fish What? In local venues, especially at colleges, once in awhile I give “Book talks with Q&A.” My goal is to use my book, Undertow, to shed light on the often-hushed-up topic of high-control groups commonly called “cults.” If you’re in one, or even if you’ve left one, … [Read more…]
Do you live in the Orlando, Florida, area? If so, have you heard about these free and open-to-the-public events? Winter Park Public Library Saturday, March 10. Scheduled activities from 10:00 am – 4:00 – Winter Park Public Library Book Festival 11:00 am – noon. Because I self-published Undertow, I’ve been invited to … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered about extra writing an author left out of a book you read? This post kicks-off a new series (not sure how many episodes it will be) that I’m calling, The Kitchen Sink. If you’ve read my book, Undertow, you may think I put everything in it but the kitchen sink. … [Read more…]
On this day, January 1, 2018, I was going to write a long post about where we went and what we did on our 2017 summer vacation. It seemed a fitting way to reflect on the outgoing year. I was going to sprinkle in recaps of our days in The Netherlands, describe the … [Read more…]
Seen any reindeer bikers lately? On my walk today (taking my own advice to get out and walk to aid my writing process), I saw this happy-go-lucky reindeer pushing the pedals. Yes, folks, there is no end, it seems, to creating unusual Christmas yard ornaments. It could be worse, I … [Read more…]