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Yesterday evening, I taped an interview for the “Veterans for Peace Radio Hour” in Louisville, KY. Peter Berres, Vietnam vet and writer and the host for this month’s program, says in his intro:   Today’s program is an interview with author Dr. James Wells who is completing a book about his, and his family’s history – after […]

In addition to reconnecting with MFA Blue Grass Writers Studio faculty, alumni, students and meeting several military-themed authors, I attended some great panels, including one on “investigative memoirs.” It’s nice to know the genre of my book is now officially recognized.

I never intended for my book to take on a spiritual theme. When researching and writing it over the last ten years, I have tried to rely solely on my training and experiences as a social scientist and writer. However, despite my best efforts, my faith took precedence in my interpretation of several beyond-coincidental events […]

I’ve always been fascinated with book trailers. In addition to creating some to promote conference presentations, I’ve conducted a workshop on how to design and produce one. In honor of Veteran’s Day, here’s the latest draft of one I will use to promote my website and my in-progress book.

At last night’s Bluegrass Writers Studio open-mic, I read an essay about the man responsible for saving my grandfather’s life on a WWI battlefield.

Here’s the video from the reading I mentioned in my earlier blog post. Again, thank you Laverne and Larry for hosting such a great event.