James B. WellsOver the past two consecutive days, Brenda and I visited both branches of From the Ground Up Books in the charming towns of Shepherdsville and LaGrange, KY. I had the opportunity to meet locals and tourists while selling copies of my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Cover-Up and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father […]
I would like to thank Ellen Birkett Morris for speaking with me last night at Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville. I would like to extend a special thanks to event coordinator Alex, who did a marvelous job with the setup. Autographed copies of both of our books are available at the store. Although Ellen’s book, Beware the Tall Grass, is a […]
Last night, I had the honor of conversing with Kentucky Poet Laureate and author Richard Taylor at the Paul Sawyer Library in Frankfort. During our discussion, Richard asked me questions about my investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Cover-Up and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew.” He wrote an amazing testimonial about my […]
On this International Whistleblower Day, I am proud to highlight my father, Jack J. Wells. As early as March 1948, while serving as a 21-year-old Provost Sergeant at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials, he acted as a whistleblower, risking his own safety so much he had to sleep with a gun under his pillow and […]
Yesterday, I was honored that local author Matthew Sidney Parsons, someone I admire very much, chose to be in discussion with me about my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, at Read Sotted Newt Bookstore in Hazard. Given Matt’s interests and background, he asked […]
Last night, the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Richmond hosted a wonderful author event and book signing for my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew. Episcopal Deacon Emily Cardwell, a character from one of the closing chapters of my book, asked me insightful […]
It was the first of the year when I stepped into Bert’s SpeakCheezy in Berea and thought, “What a wonderful place for writers and others to gather, do readings, and hold author events.” Last night, Brenda and I held the first author event and reading/signing there with my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Cover-Up and […]
Last night, I was in conversation with Rev. Dr. Christian Brady at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Versailles, KY, a location where some chapters of “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew” actually took place. Following a discussion and Q&A session with the audience, the church hosted a […]
Last night was truly memorable as we laughed, cried, and groaned during the author event and reception held by Faith Lutheran Church and “The Evening Sophia Book Club” for Brenda and me. We shared reflections on various aspects of my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never […]
Tomorrow, I will revisit with some key characters from my investigative memoir at one of the actual scenes where incredible revelations from “Because: A CA Coverup and A Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew” were brought to light. Join us at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Versailles, KY, located at 210 N. […]
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