Archive - A Writer's Life Is Never Boring

or Sometimes You Just Need a Translator

Jul 10 •

More Similarities than Differences

One of the best things about promoting my books at craft fairs and summer markets is having the opportunity to meet new people and talk about churches…

Jul 7 •

March 2025

The Ying and Yang of Being an Author

There’s a somewhat discordant nature to being an author.

Mar 31 •

November 2024

I've Been Thinking about Suffrage Today

It’s difficult to ignore it.

Nov 5, 2024 •

September 2024

On January 1, 2025, I will have been a paid, freelance writer for 20 years.

Sep 20, 2024 •

To the Keepers of Our History, Thanks!

When you write non-fiction books, you, by necessity, spend a lot of time in research libraries.

Sep 7, 2024 •

August 2024

Putting Together a Book

Several people have asked me lately what the process is like to put together a book like “Historic Churches of Ashtabula County”.

Aug 20, 2024 •

In Support of Local Theater

I can’t believe that I’ve lived in Geneva nearly 15 years and had never been to Rabbit Run Theater, the summer community theater in Madison, until last…

Aug 16, 2024 •

The Power of a Storm vs the Power of Friendship

It seems that everyone has a story about the storm that blew through here on Tuesday night, spawning at least four tornadoes in the greater Cleveland…

Aug 9, 2024 •

Fun Facts about Historic Churches in Ashtabula County

As we wait (impatiently) for my book, “Historic Churches of Ashtabula County” to be published on November 5th, I thought I’d share a little of what I…

Aug 1, 2024 •

July 2024

Pretty Good Books

Ashtabula County's Independent Bookstore

Jul 29, 2024 •

Books I Want to Grow Old With

One of my bookcases in 2024

Jul 25, 2024 •

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