I was reminded today that precisely one year ago, my debut thriller, Terror’s Sword, received the prestigious Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for Mystery Thrillers.  I am honored that this terrific organization recognized my work! The number one question readers regularly ask, with increasing frequency, is: when will I release the sequel to…

Declaration of Independence (1776) Although the section of the Lee Resolution dealing with independence was not adopted until July 2, Congress appointed on June 10 a committee of five to draft a statement of independence for the colonies. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman, with the…

President Reagan’s Address Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France June 6, 1984 40th Anniversary of D-Day (click to hear)     D-Day represents a significant moment of bravery and sacrifice, as thousands of American soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy under heavy enemy fire. June 6th, 1944 is often remembered as a turning point in the…

MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. All Americans must stand united to honor and pay tribute to the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America. This solemn day of remembrance recognizes the selfless service of those who had…

Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top ambassador and author of numerous books knows a good thriller when he sees it!  I had the pleasure of speaking with Dick recently, and we discussed our meeting at the Final Four in Indianapolis in 1991 and the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball program.  I…

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU’RE GOING TO MEET ON ANY GIVEN DAY AND WHAT THEY MIGHT BE UP TO Today, I was in the new Publix Fruitville Farms grocery store in Sarasota.  As I looked up from one of the racks, I saw a huge alligator heading my way!  Fortunately, it was the Publix mascot…

Vietnam War Veterans Day: 51st anniversary of last combat troops returning home Friday, March 29, 2024, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This year coincides with the  51st anniversary of the last combat troops returning home from the Vietnam War. It’s a day to honor the sacrifice and service made by those who fought in…

Join me next Saturday, March 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the 12th Annual Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival.  The fair will be held at East Blalock Park in downtown Venice at 401 Pensacola Road.  Come collect an autographed copy of my award-winning #1 Bestselling thriller Terror’s Sword! Click here for details.

Join me this Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a book signing at the Lemon Bay Historical Society’s 20th Annual Cracker Fair. The fair will be held at the Pioneer Plaza in downtown Englewood, Florida, at 325 W. Dearborn Street. Come listen to the live music and enjoy the food…

The public is invited to a presentation on my award-winning #1 bestselling thriller Terror’s Sword on Saturday, January 20th, in downtown Venice. The Venice Island Bookshop is hosting the event, which will be held at its related venue, the Collector’s Gallery & Framery (located in the same building). Refreshments will be provided at 6:00 p.m.,…