Runner and storyteller
Jason Collins’ announcement today in Sports Illustrated — the first active male pro athlete in one of the major US leagues to come out of the closet — is historic. It also highlights an interesting challenge I had when I …
As you’ve no doubt guessed, the craziness of the past few weeks has wreaked havoc on my schedule. So while Dan and Chris’ story still is coming, it’s not coming April 29. Breaking news, a generally high level of work …
If you’ve been watching the progress meter in the sidebar, you know I’m almost done profiling the selection of Exeter characters who will appear in We Are Exeter. 🙂 For me, there have been a lot of unexpected bonuses in …
That mystery March release I mentioned the other day? As newsletter readers know, it’s We Are Exeter, a collection of profiles of the characters in Exeter, written by Exeter Ledger editor CJ Jenkins. Some of these character profiles you might …
I did some blog housekeeping today, and one of the things I’ve added is a progress meter for my various Exeter projects over in the right sidebar. You’ll notice the March one is deliberately vague — newsletter subscribers will find …
I wrote about 3,000 words today on an Exeter project that should be available at the end of the month (ebook only). I knew this was going to involve a couple of characters who had only been referenced in unpublished …
Exeter State music instructor Chris Kimmett has loved playing since he was a child, and now spends most of his time either creating music or helping others improve their performances. “Music is a huge part of who I am,” Kimmett …
You might not have met Riordan Boyle, but you’ve probably seen him telling stories, maybe even stopped to listen while shopping at O’Leary’s Market or on your way to a table at Corcoran’s Pub. Boyle’s a third-generation lawyer, and is …
Most of the time, Evan Czarnecki’s not recognizable in his turnout gear for the fire department. The firefighter/EMT started with the department after he graduated from Exeter High. “That was a fun discussion to have with my dad,” Czarnecki said. …
Eileen Reilly Eileen Reilly doesn’t look old enough to have nine grandchildren, but when she gathers the entire clan for Christmas, that’s how many little elves she has waiting for Santa’s presents. But she says she’s always wanted a big …