Author Archives: michaelstephendaigle

About michaelstephendaigle

I have been writing most of my life. I have written at least three complete novels, have three others started and on my website michaelstephendaigle.com is the draft chapter of the latest effort,"The Swamps of Jersey."

Excerpt: “Summer of the Homerun”

Posted on May 12, 2013

This is a story about Smitty, a 13-year-old from the wrong side of town.  Like any kid he is trying to find his way into  being a teen-ager.  At the center of the story is this homerun hit by the … Continue reading →

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New Jersey: Walking into the future, looking backward

Posted on April 30, 2013

Nearly 40 years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that municipalities could not use their zoning powers to exclude certain residents from moving in.  The suit was based on a complaint filed by a South Jersey chapter of the … Continue reading →

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Works in progress

Posted on April 25, 2013

  Sometimes   ask myself what I’m spending all my time on.  So I complied a list. “The Swamps of Jersey.”  Detective Frank Nagler is called out on stormy night to investigate the report of a dead woman in the … Continue reading →

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In hard times, stories of redemption

Posted on April 21, 2013

Stories of change, love and redemption in hard times “The Resurrection of Leo and Other Stories” “It’s been hard, Leo,” she whispered as she took my hand and tried to smile, each action taking such a toll; each was incomplete. … Continue reading →

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“Swamps of Jersey” Chapter 1, version 3

Posted on April 4, 2013

After weeks of rewrite, this is what emerged.  I think I’m done messing with it for now. Clean it up and show it to someone.   CHAPTER  1   The phone call grabbed Detective Frank Nagler from what sleep he … Continue reading →

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The Season forgives — The Recording

Posted on March 29, 2013

Once again, friend and voice artist Diane Havens has captured a story on mine in an audio version. Please listen and hear how much meaning the spoken word carries. https://soundcloud.com/diane-havens/the-season-forgives-by-michael

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Inside the political bell jar

Posted on March 26, 2013

They came and talked, the politicians did. Talked about all the important legislation they are working on in the state’s capitol, talked about all the important issues they are debating,  gently chided the other side for inaction, or proudly declared … Continue reading →

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“Homerun” now available on Smashwords

Posted on March 25, 2013

Just for fun, published this story on Smashwords.  It’s about high school, baseball and growing up.   Smitty, the 13-year-old narrator says: “The ball seemed to be something other than an object struck by a wooden bat and sent sailing through … Continue reading →

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The season forgives

Posted on March 21, 2013

It is the smallest things that bring redemption. The tiny blue flowers have pushed through the cold soil to grab the gleam of sunlight, a lure of warmth that turns them toward life; they have been here  before, one, then … Continue reading →

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Recordings

Posted on March 8, 2013

I have had the good fortune of having  friend and talented  voice artist Diane Havens record  three of my stories for audio project.  Please listen. The work will convince you of the  possibilities of audio versions of stories and present … Continue reading →

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