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Be courageous

There are times when it would be easier to say, “No.” Not do the thing that makes you nervous.

But you can step in to growth or stay in safety.

In truth, crowds aren’t too terribly bad for my temperament. However, I’m more intimidated since my short term ride has come into my life. (This isn’t the place for it but as a white dude I have learned how much representation matters.)

Be courageous, you may find it suits you. Be bold and try. The caveat is you have to be doing all the things to be ready when that opportunity arrives.

As a young man, I jumped many times and it didn’t always work the way I wanted but I’ve been better for it everytime.

As I said, I’m more reticient because of the wheelchair. Do other people care? Probably not. None of them know me either way. It’s my ego. And I’m learning to be better. I have learned much.

Saturday, March 22, 2025 I read at a meeting of Noir at the Bar, an occasional reading series.

Such a fun event. Great writers. Attentive Audience. Talented Emcee. Sharing a stage with terrific writers such as organizer Eric Beetner as well as Adam Sikes, Caitlin Rother, Sean Jacques, DC Frost and John McMahon was an absolute blast.

I even had laughs where they should be and a positive response to the excerpt I chose from Bumped Off.

Wins all around.

It was a vibe.

Check out some pics:

Noir at the Bar

I am excited to share a reading I’ll be participating in on March 22, 2025.

Noir at the Bar is organized by Eric Beetner and this Los Angeles iteration is located at The Book Jewel (6259 W. 87th St.) at 7 pm.

In addition to Eric Beetner and myself, Adam Sikes, Caitlin Rother, Sean Jacques, DC Frost, John McMahon will be reading.

Listen to stories, hang with cool people. It’s a vibe, as they say.

BUMPED OFF Release!

I’m proud to announce my latest novel is out and ready for your greedy eyes.

What’s this all about?

All Mac needed was a decent job.

Hired to clear a small town mayor of corruption charges, Edward “Mac” Macondo, uncovers a tangled saga that extends beyond squandered funds to the city’s founding. But, when the politician is killed by a mob of townspeople, Mac must discover who is responsible because it’s Mac who’ll take the fall.

The first book in the “Helping Hands Detectives” series, Bumped Off introduces our cast of characters while discovering what Mac is made of, and if he’s good enough to get himself out of trouble.

“A worthy first book in a series that is sure to be a romp.”

“An investigation of more than murder. You’ll unearth a wealth of California history while wondering how on earth Mac can get out of this one.”

“A twisting read with eccentric characters you’ll love while nodding along to their striking perspectives.”


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