Category Archives: News and Events

The good kind of writer’s block

Thank you to Harford Heart magazine and writer Vonnie Winslow Crist for the wonderful article! You can read it at the link here: https://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/3/16985/345494/p

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Eastern Shore Writers to offer $1,000 book prize

The Eastern Shore Writers Association announces that it will award a $1000 prize for the best book written by a Delmarva writer in 2015. The award is open to all categories and genre of books including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. … Continue reading

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Upcoming events for 2015

Upcoming events in 2015 This list will be updated throughout the year, but here is what’s coming up so far. Hope to see you there! January 24—Book signing at CCEA Gala, Schaefer’s Canal House February 28—Bay to Ocean Writers’ Conference, … Continue reading

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Ship of Spies sets sail!

It’s anchors aweigh for the next book of The Sea Lord Chronicles series! “Ship of Spies: The Sea Lord Chronicles” continues the adventures of Alexander Hope, an ensign in the Royal Navy during an alternative history of the Napoleonic Wars in … Continue reading

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Book signing … maybe in the snow?

Pen? Check. Books? Check. All signed and ready to go for the book signing tonight 6-8 pm at the Old Gray Mare in historic Chesapeake City on the water in Maryland. This is part of the town’s Candlelight House Tour, … Continue reading

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SUGAR POP MOON author John Florio talks moonshine, movies and Prohibition history

Author John Florio will visit the Chesapeake City Branch Library in Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2-3 p.m. to talk about his new novel, SUGAR POP MOON. Set in the speakeasies of Prohibition-era Philadelphia and Brooklyn, this is the … Continue reading

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Mystery cover revealed!

I just wanted to share this wonderful cover for my upcoming mystery THE HOUSE THAT WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP. The cover went through various versions (we’ll skip the earlier ones here) and thanks to the patience of my editor … Continue reading

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Sea Lord Chronicles book trailer

Here’s the book trailer that Aidan and I produced for The Sea Lord Chronicles. It probably won’t be confused with the work of George Lucas anytime soon, but my son and I made it with a little help from Apple’s … Continue reading

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Big book signing at the beach!

Browseabout presents Authors Days 23 popular authors to appear November 23-25 Delaware’s premier independent bookstore since 1975, Browseabout Books, takes its dedication to its community of readers to a new level as it hosts 23 authors to meet and greet … Continue reading

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Book signing 1 pm Saturday Oct. 27 at Christiana Mall B&N

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