Review of The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate SummerscaleRating **** 1/2 I've always been intrigued with the subject of crime and punishment. I'm drawn to stories where a single poor decision can result in a person's loss of freedom, in some cases for decades. Usually, the crime and … [Read more...] about Review of The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
Archives for 2009
Review of Flash of Genius
Review of Flash of Genius directed by Marc AbrahamRating **** 1/2 I had planned on seeing this film when it first came out in theaters. Everything about this story appealed to me: the idea behind the invention, the legal fight against a major corporation, the fact that he acted as his own attorney, … [Read more...] about Review of Flash of Genius
35 Miles From Shore receives an honorable mention in the Reader’s Choice Literary Awards
My book 35 Miles From Shore won an honorable mention in the 2008 Reader's Choice Literary Awards.Click here for a complete list of winners. … [Read more...] about 35 Miles From Shore receives an honorable mention in the Reader’s Choice Literary Awards
March view from the cockpit
Here is my March view from the cockpit. It's called Skyward. Click here for the high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about March view from the cockpit
Why bookstores matter
I happen to be a technology aficionado. I believe strongly that eBooks are the wave of the future. They're better for the environment; they offer advantages such as hyperlinking that books cannot, they're cheaper than physical books; in the not too distant future they'll be able to offer … [Read more...] about Why bookstores matter
35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition
My book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of 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. … [Read more...] about 35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition