The Attack on Pearl Harbor & To Thee I Sing

 “December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy.”

No truer words were ever spoken. All these years later, photographs from the attack on Pearl Harbor captured images not easily forgotten. One such photo inspired me to write a book, not only about the attack, but the lasting effect war can have on people--soldiers and civilians alike.

It's this picture. It is my understanding, the Japanese pilots were told to strife or bomb anyone who might be able to alert the harbor they were coming. It was an unfortunate order for the occupants of this car, most likely on their way to church.

This picture was one of the original inspirations for To Thee I Sing.  The story deals with what we now know as PTSD, along with other issues: treatment of POWs, discrimination against immigrants and women's rights, just to name a few--all dilemmas we, as a society, wrestle with to this day. But more importantly, it is a story of hope and dedicated to all who've sacrificed to keep our country safe. Thank you for your service.

Right now, the print version of To Thee I Sing is reduced on Amazon by over 60%. That's approximately a $10 savings. Hurry and get your copy, it'll only be available at this price for a limited time.

 To Thee I Sing

 Cerulean skies. White sand. Festive luaus.
Hawaii is heaven on earth until a sleepy Sunday morning in December...

Elizabeth Wellman, a reserved academic, survives the attack on Pearl Harbor only to flee her Vermont home under a barrage of sensational press. She soon learns long sleeves can't hide all her scars.

She takes refuge as a teacher in a New Jersey suburb. Invited to a student's picnic, Elizabeth is shocked to learn Port Johnson isn't a park, but a prisoner of war camp where local families gather each week. It's with this unconventional group that she finds security, a sense of belonging—and love.

Dante Montenari, a wounded veteran, is drawn to Elizabeth despite his best efforts to keep her away from the back-alley violence of his world. He has lost women to bloodshed and may again as the couple become pawns in a territorial dispute between the Italian and Irish mobs.

War has already exacted a heavy price from these injured souls. Will they at last find peace, or perish?

 

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!

I'm excited to announce the release of my fifth book, Coppertown, from Random Tangent Press.

Coppertown is available on Amazon in three formats, e-book, paperback and hard cover. It's also part of the Kindle Unlimited program. 

Look for it at local venues in the near future. 

Happy Reading!

Coppertown

“A bird and a fish may fall in love, but where would they live?”

 In 1898 Boston society, Josephine Shipton's bicycle riding is scandalous, but her arrest is intolerable. Exiled to rural Vermont, instead of the planned ostracism, the heiress finds opportunity and new experiences. Free of societal constraints and her overbearing stepmother, Josephine discovers not only a fascination with the medical profession, but a passion to help others. This passion turns to something deeper when she tends a seriously injured miner.

Braxton Beaumont was a handsome child of the streets—who grew to a man savvy enough to use that attractiveness to his advantage...amassing a fortune along the way. But when he strides into the Coppertown, posing as a miner, neither his wealth nor strength can save him when the mine collapses.

Josephine and Braxton hail from different worlds. But neither social rank nor circumstances can stop the swell of sensations as old as time. Even if they surrender to this ill-fated love, will there ever be a place in society for the millionaire and the miner?

 

COPPERTOWN

 It's been a while coming, like so many things in our lives today, but I'm happy to announce the release of my new book, Coppertown.

The cover is the result of yet another fantastic collaboration with John Doppler over at Random Tangent Press, and is the perfect representation for this story. I am thrilled it will grace the cover of the book. 

 
   

"A bird and a fish may fall in love, but where would they live?"

In 1898 Boston society, Josephine Shipton’s bicycle riding is scandalous, but her arrest is intolerable. Exiled to rural Vermont, instead of the planned ostracism, the heiress finds opportunity and new experiences. Free of societal constraints and her overbearing stepmother, Josephine discovers not only a fascination with the medical profession, but a passion to help others. This passion turns to something deeper when she tends a seriously injured miner.

Braxton Beaumont was a handsome child of the streets—who
grew to a man savvy enough to use that attractiveness to his advantage...amassing a fortune along the way. But when he strides into the Coppertown, posing as a miner, neither his wealth nor strength can save him when the mine collapses. 

Josephine and Braxton hail from different worlds. But neither
social rank nor circumstances can stop the swell of sensations
as old as time. Even if they surrender to this ill-fated love, 

will there ever be a place in society for the millionaire and the miner?

 

Coming February 25th

from Random Tangent Press