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Michelangelo once said, “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low, and we reach it.” Near the end of my police career, I decided to pursue self-publishing a novel. I had a vague idea of the storyline, but

My third novel, Northern Nightmare, is now available. The story focuses on four brothers who gather once a year to participate in a long-held family tradition: deer camp. The brothers eventually face a myriad of challenges that result in a fight for survival.  Some people have asked if the fictional Manning brothers are supposed to

In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that May 15 would be recognized as Peace Officers Memorial Day.  The week in which that day falls is known as Police Week across the United States. Long before I decided to pursue writing as a passion, I was a police officer in the city of

The second book of the ongoing saga involving Colton Bishop, Cardinal Deceit, takes place several months after Vatican Vengeance.  Colton, once again,  finds himself up against tough adversaries. An exclusive group of billionaires, aided by a cardinal, seeks to change the course of Catholicism by targeting the current pontiff. Fortunately for Colton, he is aided

Although far from complete, I feel confident enough to share a glimpse into the sequel to Vatican Vengeance with my readers. Although a sequel, this novel can be read as a stand-alone book. However, I do recommend reading Vatican Vengeance first to have a better background and understanding of the primary characters. Characters: “The Four,”

As a life-long Michigander for my first 53 years becoming a Floridian required many adjustments.  It has been almost three years now since my wife & I have become permanent Florida residents and the adjustments are almost complete. One of the many adjustments required concerned Florida’s wildlife. I no longer walk through our nearby nature

My apologies.  I’m still learning about how to get around a website and blog.  I recently realized that it is very difficult for readers to leave comments on my blog posts.  I think I have corrected that, but am not sure so I need your help.  Please leave a brief comment on this post if

It has been a little over a month now since the release of Vatican Vengeance.  Thanks again to everyone who has purchased the eBook, as well as those of you that have referred it to others.  I am steadily working on the unnamed sequel.  The sequel will introduce you to several other characters that I

My wife & I moved to the Sunshine State in the summer of 2016.  I know, what were we thinking? Both of us were life-long Midwesterners with limited sunshine & heat our entire lives and then, pow, whamo, bam! We braved Florida at its hottest! One thing we had in our favor, both of us