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What a great time we had at the Launch Party for "The Paper Balloon" on March 15th! Many thanks to Brian and Becky Paskvan, who hosted the event, and to everyone who came. We had at least twenty-five people there, unless I missed someone in my count. Many of you went home with a book; some of you with several. If you’ve just finished reading one of my books—first, a heartfelt thank you. You’ve given your time to these pages, walked alongside the characters, and shared in the

Only two more days remain until the much-anticipated release of The Paper Balloon . This novel invites readers into the intertwined lives of Herbert Marcus and Marie Dalton, two characters whose stories unfold with depth and emotion. Herbert’s journey begins the book, setting the stage for the arrival of Marie in Chapter Six, where her narrative takes center stage. Whether you plan to attend the Launch Party in Bowling Green or prefer to order your copy online, this post will

First of all, a warm welcome to those of you who’ve recently subscribed. I’m so glad you’re here. The countdown is on for the release of The Paper Balloon , and I’d love to celebrate with you in person. Launch Party 📍 331 N. Church Street, Bowling Green, Ohio (Park in the Municipal Parking Lot across the street.) 📅 Sunday, March 15 ⏰ 1:30 p.m. (and yes, come late if you need to—we’ll still be there!) We’ll gather on the covered back porch, eat pizza, and enjoy the kin

But first . . . It's a Launch Party, and you’re invited! You're invited to a Launch Party for my new novel, The Paper Balloon . The party will be held at 331 N. Church Street in Bowling Green, Ohio on March 15th, 2026. We'll begin at 1:30 and linger as long as we're still having fun. If you’ll be anywhere near Bowling Green on Sunday, March 15, I would love for you to join us as we celebrate the launch of The Paper Balloon . We’ll serve pizza, I’ll take a few minutes to

I’m excited to announce the release of my new novel, The Paper Balloon, on March 15 th . This one is set in the early 20 th century, much of it in Lima, Ohio, and the rest follows a U.S. soldier named Herbert Marcus through his various assignments. (This is not the Herbert Marcus who founded Neiman Marcus. This is the one who became one of the early pilots – one of the “bird men,” as the newspapers called them.) Marcus did his best work in the Army Aeronautical Detachment,

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the research for my soon-to-be-released novel, A Paper Balloon . Because it’s set in a later decade than my previous books, I found myself diving headfirst into the culture of 1910s America. The deeper I went, the more fascinating it became—clothing styles, hairstyles, everyday slang, and the ways people moved from place to place all began to paint a vivid picture of the era. Perhaps my curiosity was sparked by the fact that my grandparents grew u