When I was growing up, I prayed a lot, the usual, for myself and for my family. Today, I continue to pray for my family but now, among my many…
Prayers and Wishes For 2016
Heroes In Our Midst
As a writer, I’ve been inspired to write about events in life that matter, whether they be small or large. In today’s world, with dangers magnified by the media and…
Cover Reveal for THE RUBBER FENCE
I’m very excited to announce the cover reveal for The Rubber Fence, my second novel. The cover was designed by Ares Jun. The story, which largely takes place on a psychiatric…
A Priest is Just a Man
I just finished reading The Bishop’s Man by Linden MacIntyre, a great read following Pope Francis’s recent visit to America and his acknowledgement of the past sins of some Catholic priests.…
Accepting Differences at Ground Zero
I watched the televised broadcast of Pope Francis at Ground Zero. To say it was moving would be an understatement. I saw the pontiff embrace an imam and a rabbi,…
How A Fly Inspired Me To Self-Publish
Inspiration comes in many forms. Yesterday, I had coffee with a woman who had bought my book and wanted me to sign it. She’s a writer, and from the background…
Behind Closed Doors In The Fifties
I look back at the Fifties with fondness. They seemed like innocent times, but a lot was going on behind closed doors. On the surface, everything looked rosy. Moms and…
A Prince Among Men
On this Father’s Day, I look back and remember my dad, who was a prince among men. Tall, handsome and smart, he didn’t make his mark on the masses, but…
Finding Graham Greene And The Mob In A Havana Hotel
The Hotel Mercure Sevilla, where we recently stayed, and where Hemingway wrote some of Farewell To Arms, is also known for Graham Greene, author of many prize-winning novels. Typically when I…
Pushing Boundaries
For writers and artists, pushing boundaries is a natural act. As creative spirits, we want to test how far we can go. Look at how the book Fifty Shades of Grey changed the publishing…