“Sour Grapes” A tokay from a pedigreed vine Boasted, “No one has flavor like mine, But I’m stuck with this bunch That’s not fit to make punch….” His complaint tapered off in a wine. … Continue reading
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Set in a Gainesville speakeasy, Norman Gilliland’s “Chasers” was the 2015 play to benefit Gainesville area schools. As they had for 2014’s “Knockback,” even the audience came in period costumes, this time around in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. … Continue reading
I introduced one of my favorite authors at the Wisconsin Book Festival last night. Garth Stein was in Madison to read from his new novel A SUDDEN LIGHT, which I’ll be reading on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Chapter A Day early … Continue reading
The Southwest Harbor Library event on June 3 was an adventure for all, and a good time for those who jumped the wall or pushed through construction to get to the reading and snickerdoodles. After the reading of Chapter 1, … Continue reading
Southwest Harbor Public Library — Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 pm*** Jesup Library, Bar Harbor — Thursday, June 5, 7 pm*** Sherman’s Books, Portland — Friday, June 6, 7 pm*** Rumors abound of snickerdoodles and prizes….
Both MIDNIGHT CATCH and DOWNEAST LEDGE are now available as eBooks on Amazon Kindle fora mere $7.99. Just a click away at http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Catch-Novel-Norman-Gilliland/dp/0971509352
The two productions of my ’40s style radio mystery Knockback were a big hit and did their part to raise cash for Duval Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida. The dinner theater productions on February 8 and 9 at the Gainesville Woman’s Club … Continue reading
Hear Downeast Ledge Come to Life Where It Takes Place! So far– Tuesday, June 3, 5:30pm–Southwest Harbor Public Library Thursday, June 5, 7 pm–Jesup Library, Bar Harbor Watch this space for more Downeast Ledge readings–and snickerdoodles! … Continue reading
“Don’t be ridiculous!” I pointed a shaky finger at the degausing coil. “And put that thing down, will you? I kind of prefer my brain unscrambled.” She continued to point it straight at my forehead. “Who are you, really?” “I’m … Continue reading