Mrs. Miniver was one of the first dramas to focus on the horrors of World War Two that was sweeping across Europe. It is set in England, and Greer Garson plays Mrs. Miniver, a woman who is trying to survive and keep her family together during the bombings. The film highlights the efforts of a middle-class English family to survive …
Malacca Conspiracy
A quick note. I am out of town right now, so unable to load up the official Malacca Conspiracy post. You can view it and read the first chapter here. You can also learn more about this book at Don Brown’s website. I’ve started the book and enjoy it so far. It’s got a good mix of intrigue and suspense. …
Roots: the keys to our pasts and futures
Isn’t this a cute group of kids? My dad’s buried under the pile. I’m probably eight, since I’m guessing Joel is about one. Eric pulled this photo out last week. You can learn a lot about me by this photo. And I got to thinking about what that means for the characters I create. This week, I plan/hope to work …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: Bringing Up Baby
Bringing up Baby is another of our favorite classic movies. In my mind it is about the perfect blend of slap stick romantic comedy. Cary Grant is brilliant as Dr. David Huxley, a scientist who is waiting for the final bone to complete his dinosaur skeleton. He’s also getting married in a day to someone who doesn’t want love to …
The Homecoming: Review
The Homecoming is a continuation of the Unfinished Gift. For those who read the first book, you will love seeing the fulfillment of all your hopes and dreams for Patrick and his dad. Kathleen Townsend, Patrick’s social worker, is back as well as his Grandpa and Italian neighbor. But where the first book is Patrick’s story, this one is his …
I Spent the Weekend with Heroes
This weekend I had the incredible honor of attending the Eleventh Armored Division’s final reunion. These veterans were sent to Europe just in time to participate in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, and part of the division rode in the three vehicles that liberated Mauthausen Concentration Camp in Austria. I spent the weekend with heroes. Even today, …
The Bishop: review
I waited and waited and waited for the release of Stephen James’ next novel and The Bishop did not disappoint. This is the perfect book for people who like a gritty, forensic, serial-killer type of book. The one caveat I have to put on it is that if you can’t handle gruesome murder scenes, either skip those pages or the …
Dad Life…Enjoy with my Family
My family loves this little video…celebrating the dad life. Enjoy!
Winners of Stars in the Night Launch Contest
After putting all the many entries in a spreadsheet and using random.org to select the winners, I am please to announce the following will receive launch packages: The Grand Prize goes to…..drum roll please… Tammy G! First Prizes (a collection of my World War Two books) go to: hspruitt Jan Kern Karen Zupancic Anonymous (Madison) lori Second Prizes (a copy …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: You Can’t Take It with You
Frank Capra has to be one of my favorite classic movie directors, and this is one of his best films. You Can’t Take It with You is an adaptation of a play, and fabulous. Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart are the romantic leads again having also played those roles in Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Only this time they are …