A few weeks ago I had the privilege of interviewing Red Green from the quirky Red Green show on PBS for an article for the News-Sentinel newspaper. He appeared this week in a one-man show at the Embassy Theatre. On the phone and in person he was funny and it was a pleasure talking with... Continue Reading →
Canterbury Book Fair reunites friends
This spring I was invited to participate in the Canterbury Book Fair in Fort Wayne. It was a joy to see many people I met last year when I was the guest speaker. Laurie Gray, author of Summer Sanctuary, and I have been friends for several years and she coordinated the visits. Thanks, Laurie! Students,... Continue Reading →
Saint Aloysius Catholic School has great readers!
I recently spoke to students at Saint Aloysius Catholic School about the joys of writing. They were interested in learning what it takes to be a writer. I shared with them that it is not always easy or even fun to develop a book or story (it takes several months!), but it is always... Continue Reading →
Stan Geisel loves his 1977 Triumph Spitfire
A garage sale introduced Stan Geisel to his 1977 Triumph Spitfire in 2001. The British-made car had a ‘For Sale’ sign propped in its windshield. Geisel was shopping for a motorcycle. When he saw the 2-seater in a friend’s yard, he noticed it needed new brakes, interior, and convertible top. The body was clean and... Continue Reading →