Three Events in Four Days! A Fun and Crazy Week. I am Grateful for the Opportunities. The ALA Conference 2025 June 28, Philadelphia. (American Library Association.)

Dear Friends and Readers, As a result of a Book Award from the NYC Big Board/Independent Press contest, I was allotted an  author signing half hour at the booth hosted by Printed Word Reviews, the contest sponsor. Franky, I was terrified. My admission number to this prestigious conference was 2156322, which shows you the scale …

Come virtually with me to Rabaul Papua New Guinea, when village Garamut players and owners will celebrate their USA award for their drumming in my Book Trailer. The International Firebird Book Awards gave Homorable Recognition for the Book Trailer while the book won Best Book Club Pick.

Dear Firends and Readers, A highlight of my research trip to Rabaul was recording a traditional message tapped out on garamuts (slit log drums) briningg villagers together to hear the warning of trouble coming. Knowing that the publisher of my novel Beyond the Bukubuk Tree had a musician on staff, I knew that they’d understand …

IPPY Gold Medal Award 2025 for Beyond the Bukubuk Tree: A World War II Novel of Love and Loss

The Independent Publisher Book Awards known as IPPY is open annualy to publishers/authros who are independent publishers, small presses, academic presses and self-published authors. It is an international contest accepting entries over three copyright years of books in English meant for the North American market. They have many categories, including Regional. Home I am proud …