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Details possess a lot of power. Judy and I visited the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning in April. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the tower’s architectural grandeur, I remember vividly tiny wood-carved monk embellishments on the arms of benches. The little guys were microscopic in relation to the cathedral’s 42-story Gothic Revival architecture, yet their... Continue Reading →
The picturesque town of Berlin Maryland, its bustling farmers market, and The Greyhound Book Store and Fine Arts Gallery made for an incredible Sunday. Judy and I found at the market food vendors, locally grown produce, and artisans of all media, which reminded me of the many ways the human spirit shows itself through our... Continue Reading →
Berlin's Farmers Market Voted Best Small Event in Maryland (9AM to 1PM) A Rich Arts and Food Community My Jimmy Grits Private Eye Book Signing at Greyhound Books (11AM to 3PM) Berlin's Historic Architecture Live Entertainment Visit the historic town of Berlin, Maryland Sunday, June 7th, for their multi-street Farmers’ Market and a book signing for Jimmy... Continue Reading →
The Eastern Shore Writers' Association's Winter Book Festival and its Zoom reading event are almost here. 26 Delmarva writers, including me, will share excerpts from their works on Thursday, December 11th over Zoom beginning at 7:30 PM. Authors participating in the readings are among the 37 featured at the book festival happening Saturday, December 13th,... Continue Reading →
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in rooms he rented from bricklayer Jacob Graff at 700 Market Street in Philadelphia. The home is administered by the National Parks Service and is open to public tours. The desire for independence from Great Britain grew slowly in American colonists' hearts. Their central grievance with the mother... Continue Reading →
Gus and Gus, a Rehoboth Beach boardwalk food stand operating since 1956, serves an outstanding burger. I stood a few hours ago at their ocean-facing counter and watched my cheese, fried-onion, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard masterpiece come together on a grill possibly original to the stand. The grill is the magic ingredient. Grilling lore tells us my... Continue Reading →
Here is the final cover spread for Jimmy Grits, Private Eye. Thank you to Aubrey Brown for the incredible cover art and Stephanie Fowler of Saltwater Media for the cover design. The last of the logistical decisions are being made, and next comes the proof from the printer. See the blog post entitled “Cover Art for Jimmy Grits,... Continue Reading →
A quick update... Saltwater Media had sent me the Jimmy Grits page spread, and I completed the proof this weekend. Next comes the final cover and back material. Stay tuned!
Sometimes, I know exactly what I want then someone shows me what I really want. This is the story of how my poor attempt at concept art for the cover of Jimmy Grits, Private Eye became something brilliant when placed in the skilled hands of Philadelphia-based artist Aubrey Brown. Drawing is not in my skill... Continue Reading →
I am excited to announce my first novel, Jimmy Grits, Private Eye, is scheduled for release late this fall from Saltwater Media Publishing. Jimmy is a man who feels he needs no introduction, but he is going to give us one, anyway. "I did more than my part sweeping miscreants from Ocean Mist’s streets, and... Continue Reading →
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