When the Heavens Opened

When the Heavens Opened

In early July, a morning storm dumped over 4 inches of rain near Arlington, Virginia. Floodwaters rose when the heavens opened. According to The Baltimore Sun, water levels at Cameron Run in Alexandria, Virginia, rose more than 7 feet over 30 minutes. In Montgomery...
Inspirations For My Novel

Inspirations For My Novel

Writing can be a lonely activity, so I’ve enjoyed having opportunities in recent months to speak to groups about City of Peace. Everyone seems interested in the inspirations for my novel. I have spoken to members of churches, residents of a town, participants in...
City of Peace Book Launch – Occoquan, Va.

City of Peace Book Launch – Occoquan, Va.

The Occoquan launch of my novel “City of Peace” will be hosted by Mayor Earnie Porta, since the murder mystery is set in Historic Occoquan. I’ll begin with a short talk and several readings, and then Mayor Porta will respond by talking about the line...