One year ago today, my investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” made its debut at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY. The launch was an unforgettable, jubilant celebration that brought together family, friends, and close to a hundred supporters—all gathered to honor the culmination of […]
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“Because” Earns NIEA Award
My investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” achieved another milestone this past week, garnering its 11th literary accolade. The book was named a finalist in the Military Nonfiction category of the National Indie Excellence Awards, a respected honor within the self-publishing and independent press […]
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Event at Kenton County Library
I thoroughly enjoyed presenting my award-winning investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library last night. The library is beautiful and features an excellent space for author events. I am especially grateful to Mary Burkey, the Program […]
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Radio Talk Show about “Because”
Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov, who holds a Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and serves as the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine, and investigative journalist Gloria Guillo recently interviewed me about my investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” on the radio talk show […]
Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov, who holds a Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University, author of several books, and serves as the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine, reviewed my award-winning investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” and wrote an article about it. I was […]
This Memorial Day, I pause to honor and remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our Constitution and the freedoms we cherish as Americans. Their sacrifices are etched into the heart of our nation, and their courage is the foundation upon which our country stands. I also reflect […]
Earlier this year, I learned that my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, was shortlisted and ultimately became a finalist for the highly respected Chanticleer International Book Awards in the Military & Front Lines Service to Others Non-Fiction Category. Last night, I received the […]
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Warrior Turned Humanitarian
St. John’s Episcopal Church in College Park, GA—the church where I was raised, where my father’s funeral services were held, and where Brenda and I were married—recently sent me a booklet describing all the stained glass windows in the church, including one donated by our family and paid for with memorial funds after my father’s […]
Brenda and I stumbled upon a hidden gem as a venue for one of my author events. The Rockport Fulton/Corpus Christi KOA RV Park, with its welcoming spirit and scenic surroundings, proved to be the perfect setting. We had the pleasure of collaborating with Marie, the energetic and creative Activities Director, who went above and […]
The Rockport Fulton Book Festival overlooking Arkansas Bay in Texas has been one of the most rewarding and well-organized book festivals Brenda and I have attended. The festival began with an onstage interview about my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew. Later that afternoon, […]
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