Hi everyone, Before I delve into malaria, cholera and smallpox, let me tell you the news about The Solitary Sparrow, my historical...

For those of you of a certain age, I’m sure you remember Gene Autry, the Hollywood cowboy who sang “Back in the Saddle Again. “ I thought...

I’m writing in the coffee shop today. And since it’s been awhile, I thought I’d bring you up to date on my news and adventures. First –...

Here in my neck of the woods in the South, there is no definable boundary between the heat of summer and the cold of winter. It’s blazing...

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When I worked in newspapers and television, I had short deadlines. I wrote in my head as I drove back to the office and then typed the...

I've had a number of jobs in my life, been married twice (that's another story) and raised two extraordinary daughters, but through good...