Like everyone else, I had my share of ups and downs in 2016. Hey there were some wonderful moments for me. I released my debut novel and my first grandchild was born. Not too shabby. But I'm also glad 2016 coming to an end. There was too much negativity for me. We lost many iconic figures, political … Continue reading Here’s Hoping For A Good 2017

  Below is an excerpt from Chapter 15 of my next novel. Yes, it's Christmas on Mars! The story reflects characters and events in previous chapters.       Twas the nocturnal period before Christmas, when under the roof, Not a creature was stirring, not even a Poof. Hosiery was meticulously suspended by hooks on … Continue reading Twas The Night Before Christmas …On Mars

The most common question I'm asked about my debut novel, THE ROAD AHEAD, is where do the characters come from? Who is Rick Tompkins? I'm pretty sure I recognize. Are you Jerry? I know there has to have been a real Kitty. Over my public sector career, I've worked with hundreds of politicians, political staff … Continue reading Where Do My Characters Come From?

"If a man faces up to the [unknown] and takes the dare of the future, he can have some control over his destiny." John Glenn As many followers know, my next novel is a humourous story about the adventures of a man on Mars. The reason that this story is even believable is because of … Continue reading John Glenn Inspired Us To Explore Space

A terrific interview with Andy Weir, best-selling novelist and author of The Martian, which was adapted into a feature film starring Matt Damon as astronaut Mark Watney and received 7 Academy Awards nominations. Andy, a college dropout turned software engineer and card-carrying geek, explains the extensive process of bringing his novel to the screen while … Continue reading How To Survive On Mars

Check out page 62 of the November 2016 issue of Canadian Underwriter. There's a full page spread on the launch of THE ROAD AHEAD.  

This past week was Bookapalooza in Whitby. Sales were a little disappointing but the exposure was good and made some very good contacts. My first newsletter will be going out in the new year. If you wish to go on the mailing list, please sign up here. I will be providing a preview of my … Continue reading Weekly Update

Black Friday Syndrome is a serious disorder that impairs millions of Americans and some Canadians every year. It suddenly appears in late November and goes into remission for twelve months before resurfacing. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), one of the most widely used systems for classifying mental disorders includes Black Friday … Continue reading Signs That You Might Have Black Friday Syndrome

There is so much speculation about who will be in the President-elect's Cabinet. To be consistent with his anti-Washington demeanor, I've put together a pretty impressive list of possible Cabinet candidates. Donald Trump has shown you don't been any political experience to be President. So why do you need relevant experience to run a federal … Continue reading This Should Be Donald Trump’s Cabinet

I doubt many people were looking forward to the new National Geographic series, Mars, as much as I was. I am really caught up with idea of humankind permanently living on Mars. The series is half documentary and half drama and takes place in 2033. Sounds like a novel idea. Except that the documentary parts … Continue reading Disappointed With The First Episode Of Mars