35 Miles From Shore

35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition

My book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 is a finalist in the Redaerviews.com 2008 literary awards competition. My book was nominated in the Nonfiction/History category. Click here for a complete listing of the finalists.

US Airways Ditching

The ditching of the A320 in New York has drawn attention to the story I tell in 35 Miles From Shore. I’ve had reporters actually calling me

Coming to Cleveland

I will be giving a slide show presentation at the Medina County District Library at 210 south Broadway, Medina, OH this Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Radio Show This Sunday August 24

I’ll be doing a live radio show this Sunday August 24 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT. Joining me on the program will be former captain Balset DeWitt and John Barber, who was a crew chief aboard one of the marine helicopters.

Caribbean Visit Part 2

One of the cool things for Balsy and me during our visit was being recognized. More than a few people came up to us during our stay to say that they had seen us on TV or in the paper.

Caribbean Visit Part 1

Earlier this month I was invited to Aruba to give the slideshow presentation. Joining me was Balsey (the captain on ALM Flight 980) and his wife Edith.

Slide Show Presentation

One of the things I have done to promote my book 35 Miles From Shore has been to create a slide show presentation that tells the story using images, sound, and animation. I had my first presentation a few weeks ago. I have several more scheduled in the weeks ahead.

Mile High Book signing

Another advantage of doing book signings, even when you don’t sell a lot of books or get additional media coverage, is the chance to meet with people who have a connection to the story. In Florida I met with two of Jeannie Larmony’s granddaughters. On this visit I got to meet the sister-in-law of Ken Borrego. Ken was a crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Point Whitehorn.

Denver Book Signing June 7

I will be at the Borders on 8230 E. 49th, Denver, Colorado this Saturday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If you’re in the area stop by. For more information please visit my web site or booktour.com.

St. Louis Book Signing

So what is the verdict on the cookies? I think they’re a good idea. The cookies cost me $3. It gave me an excuse to invite people over. That’s a small investment to get people to stop and talk. I’ll include them on my remaining stops.