Two weeks ago I launched my debut novel, Last Bridge to Memphis. What a two weeks! Thanks to some of you who are reading this post, initial sales on Amazon.com shot the book into top tier rankings — for a hot minute. I suppose that’s how those algorithms work. But once the initial sales tapered…… Continue reading Welcome to my world
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All shook up
Today is the day. The day every aspiring author dreams of. My book is out. And for the first time I can say: Buy it here. I’m under no illusions that some magical transformation will take place in my life now that the day has arrived. But publishing a book is a singular achievement. Many…… Continue reading All shook up
Troubled bridges, troubled water
When we think about bridges, there’s a duality of meaning there. They’re a crossing from one reality to another, in ways both literal and allegorical. This is the subtext of my novel, in which an aging and lost Elvis seeks to find meaning in the life he has left to lead. At first, a random…… Continue reading Troubled bridges, troubled water
35/25: Elvis at 90
Elvis turned 90 today. It’s a big deal. Ninety years ago today, early Lord one frosty morn, on January 8, 1935, little Elvis Aaron Presley came into the world in Tupelo, Mississippi. Check out all the attention this world-famous nonagenarian is getting, starting with a big birthday commemoration this morning in Memphis. Has any one…… Continue reading 35/25: Elvis at 90
Last bridge to publication
Have you ever noticed that when you visit a bookstore, or peruse the shelves in those airport gift shops or anywhere else they sell books, it’s always the same novels by the same handful of authors? When I see these same names and same titles being sold front and center again and again and again…… Continue reading Last bridge to publication
Hurt
The other day I had freedom on my mind.Today, I’m thinking about disappointment. About frustration. About heartbreak. I chose Hurt for the title of this post because events have called to mind the Elvis song by the same name. This is a song about a lover’s betrayal. But the sentiment, the emotion, the way he…… Continue reading Hurt
Now or never
I’m thinking about freedom and opportunity today.Thinking about my Italian immigrant grandfather, who fought in World War I with the U.S. Army. Thinking of his sons, my uncles, who served in the Pacific theater in World War II and had very long and productive lives. About my dad, who served in Germany during the Cold…… Continue reading Now or never
We’re doin’ this
There’s so much opportunity today for a writer to get their work published. They call it “self-publishing.” It’s now possible for virtually anyone with a decent story to tell to be an author. Still, I tried and I tried to go the traditional route (visions of my book stacked high on a front table at…… Continue reading We’re doin’ this
Shake. It. Off.
It was ten years ago this summer. A song came on the radio that saved my life. Seriously. If ever I was in a position where I needed to shake off the B.S. before it destroyed me, that was the time. By 2014, after a decade of hard work, sacrifice, and loyal service to my…… Continue reading Shake. It. Off.
Hi Dad!
With Father’s Day upon us, allow me to pontificate on a sore subject for parents of the male persuasion everywhere: Where’s the love?Mothers, on their special day, are treated to breakfast in bed, hugs and kisses, adoring smiles, flower bouquets, and saccharine greetings cards. Whereas Dads on Father’s Day are lucky to get a random,…… Continue reading Hi Dad!