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July 28, 2015
Keeper of the Tower
Very excited to release the cover of my new fictional suspense-thriller, "Keeper of the Tower." Local artist, Amy Kunze, did an incredible job recreating the Barnegat Lighthouse in a beautiful impressionistic painting just for my cover. The book takes place in 1919-20 and is an amazing work with extraordinary character drama and intense suspense. Editing is almost done and this fall I am going to be sharing "Keeper of the Tower" with the entire world!
July 21, 2015
"Jacob" giveaway and "Keeper of the Tower"
Thanks to everyone who signed up for the "Jacob" giveaway. Books have been signed and mailed out to the winners.
I'm about 2 months away from my next exciting release, "Keeper of the Tower." It's an amazing thriller set in 1919-20 at the famous Barnegat Lighthouse. It is a beautiful and suspenseful story. Can't wait to share it soon!!! And I'll be giving away 5 copies of that story at the time of release!
I'm about 2 months away from my next exciting release, "Keeper of the Tower." It's an amazing thriller set in 1919-20 at the famous Barnegat Lighthouse. It is a beautiful and suspenseful story. Can't wait to share it soon!!! And I'll be giving away 5 copies of that story at the time of release!
July 1, 2015
Jacob joins KU!!!
Jacob joins Kindle Unlimited! Read the award winning drama for free on KU! Jacob, already optioned once to be made into a movie, is the dramatic tale of 2 brothers and their extraordinary circumstances. The FF/YA tale is a moving story that will make you laugh, cheer and cry.
-"The best book I ever read!"
-"An amazing story!"
-"I couldn't put it down!"
Get the amazing story today! Available in paperback everywhere; ebook on Amazon and for a limited time, FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
-"The best book I ever read!"
-"An amazing story!"
-"I couldn't put it down!"
Get the amazing story today! Available in paperback everywhere; ebook on Amazon and for a limited time, FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
June 30, 2015
Writing Music - The Connolly Affair
I listened almost exclusively to Dozier's "Take me to church" and Mat Kearney's "Ships in the night" while writing The Connolly Affair. Both songs provided me with great inspiration on my daily writing journeys. I probably listened to each song over 500 times a piece.
June 26, 2015
The Connolly Affair Giveaway
I want to personally thank all those who entered the contest. There were many adds of the book to people's shelves and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed. If you like great romance-suspense with some heated passion tossed in, you will love this intense story. I've had awesome feedback!
The winners will receive their books by early next week. I waste no time rewarding readers!
I have more exciting projects on the horizon including book 2 of "The Connolly Affair" and my upcoming suspense-thriller "Keeper of the Tower." Happy reading to all! There are so many great books out there. I'm happy some of you have found mine.
The winners will receive their books by early next week. I waste no time rewarding readers!
I have more exciting projects on the horizon including book 2 of "The Connolly Affair" and my upcoming suspense-thriller "Keeper of the Tower." Happy reading to all! There are so many great books out there. I'm happy some of you have found mine.
June 25, 2015
Ideal Cast of The Connolly Affair
I have been asked numerous times about a movie version of The Connolly Affair and who would play the main characters.
Nicki Connolly: Kate Winslet
Taylor Diamond: Matt Bomer
Aiden Connolly: Josh Lucas
Those would be the three main players and a great cast for an awesome romance-suspense story! Those are my "ideals" although there are a number of great actors who could fit the bill! Readers can at least see my vision for the characters. Enjoy the Affair!
Nicki Connolly: Kate Winslet
Taylor Diamond: Matt Bomer
Aiden Connolly: Josh Lucas
Those would be the three main players and a great cast for an awesome romance-suspense story! Those are my "ideals" although there are a number of great actors who could fit the bill! Readers can at least see my vision for the characters. Enjoy the Affair!
June 21, 2015
The Connolly Affair Book 2
Editing will begin shortly on book 2 of "The Connolly Affair." Readers will not be disappointed! It is intense, passionate and the suspense level rises even more. No spoilers...but it definitely is awesome. There will also be a special insert in the back of the book: "The Taylor Diamond Chronicles." It's a sneak peak into Taylor as a teenager and important story development that sets up book 3! Look for the release later in 2015!!!
The Connolly Affair Book 2
Editing will begin shortly on book 2 of "The Connolly Affair." Readers will not be disappointed! It is intense, passionate and the suspense level rises even more. No spoilers...but it definitely is awesome. There will also be a special insert in the back of the book: "The Taylor Diamond Chronicles." It's a sneak peak into Taylor as a teenager and important story development that sets up book 3! Look for the release later in 2015!!!
June 18, 2015
The "Keeper" is coming!
I recently finished writing "Keeper of the Tower." The book is set in circa 1920 by the New Jersey shore and predominately takes place at the Barnegat Lighthouse. The story is a suspense-thriller with a wonderful piece of drama. The Barnegat Lighthouse Historical Society was a big help in aiding my research on this project! More to come on this amazing story!
June 13, 2015
Y.M.C.A. and my Uncle Neil
For many, the classic song Y.M.C.A by the Village People immediately prompts excitement and fun. It is a song that people hear and enjoy in a sheer mindless manner of fun. Hands fly up into the air. Hips wiggle uncontrollably. It is the quintessential anthem for fun. For me, the song means much more.
My Uncle Neil (Neil Scott Bogart) released that record and many of the Village People's albums until his end at Casablanca Records (the 'disco' label he started). He was anointed the "Disco King" by Time Magazine. I also wrote his biography which got published last year. That brings me back to Y.M.C.A.
When I was young and through my 20s, it was just a fun song; just like it is for everyone else in the world. Some people complain because it's played ALL THE TIME. Go to a sporting event, it's playing. Go to an outdoor fair and it's playing. Go to a club and at some point, the DJ will spin the old tune. It is so classic and so timeless, small children erupt in excitement when they hear it. Eight year olds dance and sing the lyrics as if it were a song they heard on the radio just moments before.
I was at a fair this evening (6/13/15). It is a beautiful pre-summer night and my kids were playing amongst a thousand others. And from the loud speakers where someone had started playing music, it happened; Y.M.C.A.. Kids began dancing and singing all around me. They were infected with pure fun. They couldn't help themselves. Everyone started to smile and so did I. For me, it was personal; it was different.
I interviewed Karen Willis who spoke on lead singer Victor Willis' behalf for my Uncle Neil's biography (Going Platinum: KISS, Donna Summer and How Neil Bogart Built Casablanca Records). I retraced his footsteps from before birth to after his death, interviewing countless family members and colleagues. One of the most telling quotes my uncle gave was back in the late 1960s when he helmed the Bubblegum musical craze. He said he wanted to create music where people had fun. He wanted to give kids something to smile about. As everyone was into rock music and anti-war sentiment, he wanted pure fun for kids.
It is amazing to me, that still today, my uncle is a part of making millions of people smile. He loved the Village People and loved Y.M.C.A even more. He loved anthems that made people happy. He also new that when you had a musical anthem an artist could become timeless. He did that numerous times (KISS: Rock And Roll All Night, Donna Summer: Last Dance, Village People: Y.M.C.A, and Joan Jett: I love Rock N' Roll).
So when I hear the Village People soar through a crowd and that crazy catchy song Y.M.C.A, the smile on my face isn't about the song itself. I smile because I'm thinking about my Uncle Neil. I'm thinking about what he did and I am thankful I got a little taste by retracing his footsteps. I smile because it is damn cool what my uncle accomplished and I am the only one in the crowd that knows it. This one's for you, Uncle Neil.
My Uncle Neil (Neil Scott Bogart) released that record and many of the Village People's albums until his end at Casablanca Records (the 'disco' label he started). He was anointed the "Disco King" by Time Magazine. I also wrote his biography which got published last year. That brings me back to Y.M.C.A.
When I was young and through my 20s, it was just a fun song; just like it is for everyone else in the world. Some people complain because it's played ALL THE TIME. Go to a sporting event, it's playing. Go to an outdoor fair and it's playing. Go to a club and at some point, the DJ will spin the old tune. It is so classic and so timeless, small children erupt in excitement when they hear it. Eight year olds dance and sing the lyrics as if it were a song they heard on the radio just moments before.
I was at a fair this evening (6/13/15). It is a beautiful pre-summer night and my kids were playing amongst a thousand others. And from the loud speakers where someone had started playing music, it happened; Y.M.C.A.. Kids began dancing and singing all around me. They were infected with pure fun. They couldn't help themselves. Everyone started to smile and so did I. For me, it was personal; it was different.
I interviewed Karen Willis who spoke on lead singer Victor Willis' behalf for my Uncle Neil's biography (Going Platinum: KISS, Donna Summer and How Neil Bogart Built Casablanca Records). I retraced his footsteps from before birth to after his death, interviewing countless family members and colleagues. One of the most telling quotes my uncle gave was back in the late 1960s when he helmed the Bubblegum musical craze. He said he wanted to create music where people had fun. He wanted to give kids something to smile about. As everyone was into rock music and anti-war sentiment, he wanted pure fun for kids.
It is amazing to me, that still today, my uncle is a part of making millions of people smile. He loved the Village People and loved Y.M.C.A even more. He loved anthems that made people happy. He also new that when you had a musical anthem an artist could become timeless. He did that numerous times (KISS: Rock And Roll All Night, Donna Summer: Last Dance, Village People: Y.M.C.A, and Joan Jett: I love Rock N' Roll).
So when I hear the Village People soar through a crowd and that crazy catchy song Y.M.C.A, the smile on my face isn't about the song itself. I smile because I'm thinking about my Uncle Neil. I'm thinking about what he did and I am thankful I got a little taste by retracing his footsteps. I smile because it is damn cool what my uncle accomplished and I am the only one in the crowd that knows it. This one's for you, Uncle Neil.
