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Christopher Nolan s film The Odyssey has arrived. I haven t seen it yet but I certainly plan to do so. Homer s Odyssey has always been one of my favorite pieces of classical literature, beginning with an illustrated children s version Continue reading "My Take on The Odyssey"
However you may feel about Google and its parent company Alphabet, their maps application has been a great resource for writers (and most everyone) since it was first made available over twenty years ago. It s pretty much a Continue reading "Mapping My Books"
“From what I have read in The Sun,” he said. “Mr. Smith has turned his editorializing powers against the Mexican government in Baja. He greatly encourages the filibusters.” John Sigerson, The Deadly stingaree, Chapter 23 The nursery When Continue reading "Filibusters Fools"
I recently visited the San Diego History Center to view the San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods exhibition, which examines the local history of African-American communities displaced by redlining, freeway construction, and other discriminatory policies. One of those lost neighborhoods Continue reading "Covenants Lost Neighborhoods"
It s been a long time since I visited San Francisco. Back in my younger days it seemed like I went up there every couple of years. The Left Coast Crime Conference was held in San Francisco this year Continue reading "In Search of Old San Francisco"
He perceived the foolishness of men as keenly as anyone I ever knew, and without malice. The Deadly Stingaree, Chapter 5 While researching the historical veracity of The Deadly Stingaree I came upon the photograph at the left. Continue reading "Reuben the Guide"
“I am Mrs. Clara Foltz, the owner and editor of the San Diego Daily Bee. I must have access to your wagon.” The Deadly Stingaree, Chapter 7, The Bank Mob So begins the introduction of Johnny Cong, the Continue reading "California s First Female Lawyer"
I m trying to write a new Christmas/Holiday song every year. My alternative to sending cards. Here s this year s edition, an instrumental bit of holiday musical cheer I m calling Santa s Workshop. Here s a music-only version without all those distracting Continue reading "Christmas Music 2025"
My latest book, The Deadly Stingaree, takes place in 1891. Which just happens to be the first year of what is known as The Great Hiatus of Sherlock Holmes. What was The Great Hiatus you might ask? Well, Continue reading "The Great Hiatus"
I was recently interviewed for the Inside Art program on KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM. Host Dave Drexler and I discussed my creative process and the historical inspirations for The Deadly Stingaree. You can listen to the interview here Continue reading "Radio Interview The Deadly Stingaree"