Before I sat down to write this story, there were a couple of things that I wanted to explore. First, … Continue reading Betrayed – What is it about, and What were my thoughts writing it?

I was pleased to be interviewed by Kimberly Charleston for her blog. She asked interesting questions and I believe the … Continue reading A Recent Author Interview

I’ve been asked several times by both authors and readers what is the most difficult to write: the story beginning, … Continue reading Parts of a Story – The Beginning

I dedicated Spiral Into Darkness to two of my teachers. My fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Gerald Mehring, and Sr. Josephe’ … Continue reading Why I Write, and Why I Read

CHAPTER ONE Milwaukee, WI             Vincent O’Laughlin was the youngest partner of the firm. Just four years out of grad … Continue reading Snippet from Spiral Into Darkness

Betrayed follows a group of adopted brothers that get sucked into a dangerous mystery with criminal elements. What was the inspiration … Continue reading Recent Interview with Literary Titan

The bodies of high school and middle school kids are found dead from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. The … Continue reading Caught in a Web, Book Description and Book Trailer

            Setting is more than a place where characters work or play. Setting can help set the mood and can … Continue reading Importance and Use of Setting

Brian is a fifteen-year-old boy who is a bundle of baggage. He is introspective and is guided by a strong … Continue reading Meet Brian, One of my Characters!

George Tokay is a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy raised in the traditional way. He is a member of ‘Azee’tsoh dine’e or The Big … Continue reading Meet George, One of My Characters.