It’s finally here! The cover for “Beyond the Rivers of Time,” sequel to “Beyond Tomorrow’s Sun,” and a Page Turner Award Finalist in its own right. The epic adventure of Charlie and Becca continues. They’re joined by some old friends, and new enemies, as they explore distant worlds, and expand their quest for a new …
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Nightmares & Lullabies, Now Available!
My first collection of LGBTQ short stories, “Nightmares and Lullabies,” is now available. At times moving, mischievous, and reflective, much of the work is centered on the gay experience at varying life stages. In “Early Summer,” a boy’s first crush leads to the joy of reciprocity, while in “An Understanding,” bitterness, anger, and regret, fill the days …
Beyond Tomorrow’s Sun – Now Available!
Now available, my Page Turner Award finalist “Beyond Tomorrow’s Sun” has arrived. And get ready for the sequel, “Beyond the River’s of Time,” arriving early 2025. Available in ebook and paperback at Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Magers & Quinn, and anywhere else new books are sold! Use the button below to buy direct and …
Review: Pulse by Edna Buchanan
My second book review for CNN.com, wherein I give my honest opinion about a work of commercial fiction, and manage to miss the point of commercial fiction. Who knew a book about murder and heart transplants is supposed to be light reading? Not me, not then. Now I know. Like I say, learn something new …
Review: Last Days of Summer
I wrote this review for CNN.com in 2000, I believe, right before I left to go to work at a tech startup. It was one of the last book reviews I wrote, for CNN or anyone. I loved this little book. The author, Steve Kluger, has quite a few books published and occasionally Tweets. He …
Review: Consilience
My first-ever book review for CNN.com and this is what I drew from the options I had. It was not assigned to me, I chose it. It looked interesting, so I dove in head first. Some notes on this one: I received a prepublication copy of the book to review, Edward O. Wilson has a …
Interview: Rosamond Purcell
An interview with the author/photographer Rosamond Purcell for CNN.com in August 1999. Unfortunately a lot of the interview was cut and the editor focused on the description of the book to support the photo gallery – their choice, not mine, but that’s what editors are supposed to do, make choices. This interview was in the …
Review: The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up, by Andrew Tobias
Another book review for CNN.com, from November 1998. We’ve come a long way since then. Interesting note – I had a very nice email exchange with the author after this was published. He was especially amused by the fact that I bought the predecessor to this book for ten cents. Best money I ever spent, …
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Review: Walker Evans: Signs
A book review I wrote for CNN.com in 1998. I was fortunate to have attended an exhibit of his work at the High Museum in Atlanta prior to writing the review. The place was packed and you could hardly see the photographs. It helped me appreciate the book and the quality of the printing. ‘Walker …
Review: W. Eugene Smith, Photographs, 1934-1975
A book review I wrote for CNN.com in 1999. One of the best photo-books I’ve ever seen, but it’s a lot more than that. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Amazon.com. I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. ‘W. Eugene Smith, Photographs, 1934-1975’ Unforgettable book combines art, artifact (CNN) …
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