A Wonderful Night at the elegant Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Connecticut.

I was thrilled to address readers at this gem of a library. While living in Clinton we were both long-term members. It has been rated as one of the top six libraries for Connecticut towns with up to 40,000 residents. And Clinton has about 14, 000 residents.  So Henry Carter Hull punches way above its …

I HAVE REACHED THE FOURTH OUT OF FIVE ROUNDS IN THE HEMINGWAY 2024 BOOK AWARD FOR WAR FICTION. THE CONTEST CONTINUES!

Dear Friends, I hadn’t realized Beyond the Bukubuk Tree had progressed from the Long List for the Hemingway Book Award to the Short List to the Semi-Finalists. Imagine my excitement and shock when I saw my name on the FINALISTS List. *** The 2024 Hemingway Book Awards Finalists for 20th & 21st c. Wartime Fiction …