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
Review of Man on Wire
Review of Man on Wire directed by James MarshRating **** Man on Wiretells the story of Philippe Petit and his successful wire-walking attempt across the two World Trade Center towers on August 7, 1974. The film uses a combination of archival footage and photos, recreations, and interviews with … [Read more...] about Review of Man on Wire
My Oscar pick
I've finally had a chance to see all five Oscar nominated films. I've read elsewhere that some are saying that there are some weak contenders this year. While that has been in true in years past (Brokeback Mountain, There Will be Blood), my take is totally opposite. I think all five films … [Read more...] about My Oscar pick