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Cally’s Church Is For Real
Many of the scenes in my book Islands of Deception are based on actual locations. This is the case in Chapter 5 where there is a scene at a church that Cally (a main character) attended during his growing up years. I won’t give too much more detail for the sake of those who have Read more
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Pure Michigan Roots
If you’re a Michigander or you’re a frequent visitor to Michigan, you’ll come across several things in Islands of Deception that may be familiar to you—things that have their roots in Michigan. Without giving away the plot, I think I can safely say that the location of the old Tiger Stadium and the name of Al Kaline make a Read more
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The Link Between a Dodge Dart and a Shelby GT500
Some of the characters in Islands of Deception have an interesting taste for cars. The Dodge Dart and the Shelby GT500 that make an appearance in the book are polar opposites as far as the type of car, but they both have ties to my past. In the 1970s I learned to drive with my dad’s Plymouth Read more
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Walking the Halls of the Michigan State Capitol
In the early 1980s I was a student at Michigan State University majoring in journalism. As part of my minor in political science, I did an internship at the Michigan capitol in Lansing with my State Representative. A couple mornings each week I worked in his office on the ground floor of the capitol. I Read more
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Chris-Craft Boats and Love at First Sight
As we approached the shore, there sat the most amazing boat I have ever seen—a long, sleek power boat with gorgeous, deep brown mahogany and a glossy finish that glistened in the late afternoon sun. It was love at first sight. Read more
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The Origin Story
People who have read my book Islands of Deception have asked me where the idea came from for the book. While the plot and character development are a convoluted blend of some of my life experiences, the genesis for the story points to the Beaver Islander ferry boat… Read more
Islands of Deception
The Perfect Michigan Escape
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