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D + 66: World War II through a single soldier's eyes - I set up this site to share some of my grandfather's fascinating, funny, and poignant WWII stories. His memoirs were published in 1999 as Cranking Up a Fine War.
D + 66 Books - The tiny family company that sells my grandfather's WWII memoir, Cranking Up a Fine War.
Resources for Trade Association Personnel
Developing a Communications (PR) Plan, including sample plans contributed by members of the PRSA COMET list
Using the Internet to Communicate Your Message
The Assistant Director's Archive (devoted to actor
Mitch Pileggi)
CLIENTS, FRIENDS, AND INTERESTING SITES TO VISIT
New: My first novel -- a children's book in graphic novel format called Quest for Dragon Mountain -- will be published in Fall 2010 by Lerner Publishing/Graphic Universe. I couldn't be more excited. Check out a sneak preview of this fall's children's fiction by Publishers Weekly!
Lately I've tried my hand as a contributing writer at a website called Suite101.com that publishes articles on just about anything you can think of. Check out my work if you're interested; I focus on a handful of topics, including arthritis and chronic pain, diabetes, disability and health insurance, as well as marketing and public relations.
I've written science fiction stories and poetry for years, but I've recently become more active in trying to publish and market some of my work.
- I've joined the Science Fiction Poetry Association and currently serve as the group's webmaster.
- Here's a sampling of my science fiction, fantasy and astronomy-themed poetry.
- I'm a fan of Abyss & Apex, a magazine of speculative fiction and poetry. I was poetry editor for this 'zine for about two years.
- Breath & Shadow is another excellent magazine; this one is billed as a journal of disability culture, but its offerings are very eclectic. The contributing writers and poets all have some kind of disability, but the stories and poems cover the spectrum of topics and styles.
A few of my charitable efforts and interests:
- Arthritis Association of Louisiana: I helped found this group, and I'm currently the vice chair.
- iGive is a great way to support a charity (without spending any extra money) while shopping online.
- The Arthritis Foundation website has a wealth of information on arthritis types and treatments.
- CAAWS, the Capital Area Animal Welfare Society, puts on the annual Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade in Baton Rouge. I've volunteered with this group for about seven years.
- Modest Needs is an online charitable giving site that focuses on helping ordinary people with small everyday emergencies -- a late rent payment, an old car that needs repair, etc.
Additional interests:
Questions or comments? E-mail me