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Which of your Published or Unpublished books is your favorite, and why?
All three are my favorite
How do you pick your character’s personality or looks?
All my characters are based in my reality, so their personality and looks are based on real life.
What inspires you the most?
Passion, discovery, and music
Once an idea takes root, how long does it take you to write it down? Do you use outlines?
I write stream of consciousness - no outline; I just write. I do have an idea where the story is going, however.
Do you have a favorite author? Or someone whom you would say has influenced your writing style?
Jack Kerouac
What are your hobbies other than writing?
I have so many - reading is one, also films
Do you have a genre that you would never write?
Romance
What is one thing you would say has had the greatest impact on your writing?
My life and the people around me
What was your favorite book growing up?
Didn’t read
Where did your details come from?
experience
What did you do before becoming a writer?
Producer theatre and a theatrical agent
Lastly, anything that you’ve never been asked before but wished you had been?
Where is your favorite place to live? I lived in Europe and loved it!
Michael's story continues from "A Reservoir Man" (2022) where we find him teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man named Ron who becomes his protégé and journeys with him in a haphazard adventure throughout America and Europe. In Michael's final journey in life, each twist and turn of the road brings unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship, and discovery.
Enjoy an Excerpt
On one particularly bumpy part of the trail, Michael assured Ron.
"You look great and natural on that mule! Like Gene Autry!” Ron was falling over now, off the mule. Ron had some choice language for Michael. After a minute he also asked, “Who is Gene Autry?”
“He was the cowboy who sang 'Don’t Fence Me In'!”
The mule train proved to be extraordinary. The views were spectacular; being inside the canyon was the best. The formation of the rocks was either tilted, straight, or flat. The horizontal layers of rocks produced the colors yellow, red, and blue. The mule and Ron were no problem; he was a natural mule rider. Thank heavens he told the mule about his relationship with Rhonda - that was the key to their bonding. Ron had a wonderful time, even if his butt was in pain. He felt the saddle was still attached to his bottom even after they left.
They found a bench looking at their incredible view of the North Rim. Michael turned to Ron telling him how nice and cool their friendship was. Michael agreed.
“I had so many friends and partners, but I was never able to have as much fun and conversations as I have had with you, Ron.”
“Partners like Gail, your former business partner?" Ron asked.
Michael playfully responded, "No, like loving, and those other things.”
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