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New Release–There’s More . . . : A Novella of Life and Afterlife

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

I am very happy–“relieved” is more like it–to announce that my latest book, There’s More . . . : A Novella of Life and Afterlife, is now available in broad distribution via amazon.com (worldwide) and smashwords.com. (It may take a … Continue reading →

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“There’s More . . . : A Novella of Life and Afterlife

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

“Relief pitcher Jack Thorne has a single focus—get this batter out and win the World Series. The Universe has a different plan for this priest-turned-ballplayer. There’s More . . . is a creative imagining of the ultimate human mysteries—death and Afterlife. … Continue reading →

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Love Emeritus

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

‘I love you’ and its evil twin ‘Love ya’ how they flow across the tongue glib but tired half-true habits drones in need of overhaul  soundless noise unmeant unheard invalid password instinct-blocked from other’s heart what eager understudy waits in … Continue reading →

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An Edited life

Posted on October 30, 2013 by

Downsizing means just that. The capacity for all things material is reduced in proportion to the “down.” For me, this meant tossing a lot of my treasured “stuff” overboard: clothing, books, priceless junk, 40-year-old lesson plans . . . . … Continue reading →

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Novel to Screenplay: Two Authors Tell Their Tales

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

CWC Mt. Diablo members, Judith Marshall (Husbands May Come and Go, But Friends are Forever) and Alfred J. Garrotto (The Saint of Florenville: A Love Story) have active novel-to-film processes in the works. In both cases, the authors have written … Continue reading →

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‘Saint of Florenville’ Screenplay

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

I recently completed the screenplay version of The Saint of Florenville: A Love Story and have submitted it to a producer for consideration. I’ve dabbled in script formats before but this is my first serious foray into book-to-screen writing. Quite an … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Marilyn

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

My dear friend, Marilyn Giardino-Zych, passed into eternity on Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was Executive Producer on the project to bring my novel, The Saint of Florenville: A Love Story, to the big screen. Our hearts and our prayers … Continue reading →

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