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September fairs and book events

I’ll be attending three New Jersey events in September, discussing and selling copies of the New Jersey based Frank Nagler Mysteries. Sept 7: Belvidere Victorian Days, 9 a. to 5 p.m. at Garret Wall Park. Look for us in the … Continue reading

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Free downloads and a special reading

 Available for free downloads in several formats on Smashwords are the following:   “The Summer of the Homerun,” a short story about baseball and being a teen-ager.   https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/299057   Sample: “The ball seemed to be something other than an … Continue reading

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Add Frank Nagler mysteries to summer reading list

  Need something to red at the beach or in the backyard? Add the Frank Nagler mysteries: “The Swamps of Jersey,” And “A Game Called Dead.” The books are also available at the at the following libraries: Morris County Library; Somerset … Continue reading

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Christmas lights

For the past couple of years, I’ve written a Christmas story. This is the newest entry: “Closer. Closer. OK. That’s it.” Hank yelled, “Whoa, there girlie! Damn near ran me over.” Then he laughed. “Who taught you how to drive? … Continue reading

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Jimmy Dawson and the games we play, ‘A Game Called Dead’

In  my upcoming book, “A Game Called Dead,” reporter Jimmy Dawson reflects on the name of the college video game that gives the book its name, and on our association with violence: “He pushed the computer aside and stared at … Continue reading

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‘The Weight of Living’ : Who is Lauren Fox?

Lauren Fox plays different roles in each of the three Frank Nagler stories. In the first, “The Swamps of Jersey,” while she never appears in the book, she plays an important role in exposing the political corruption at the heart … Continue reading

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‘Changes’ conversation: 226 views and counting

Thanks to author Sally Ember for the chance to participate in a videocast on her on-going series of conversations, “Changes.” We are at 226 views. That seems rather amazing to me. We talked about Maine, journalism, a view of life … Continue reading

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Roses fall

       Roses fall, petals withered at the edges, the reds and pinks of blossoms faded as the low sunlight, once full like soup now transparent as dust, tasteless gruel. Leaves once thick with green wither to brown and cling to drained … Continue reading

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Borrowed words

These words are yours, borrowed. Drawn from the air as you slide across the room at the edges, looking on; Words from your questioning eyes as you speak with your groups and I with mine, side glances, lingering. Space demanding  touch, … Continue reading

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