11/28/2023

 Arrivaing in the heart of Africa, Kurt Lederer and Ted Simmons are overwhelmed with the sights and sounds of Bangui, Central African Republic. It's taken them 20K words for the journey, but they are finally at their planned destination among the fauna and flora of the land-locked country. They haven't seen any Patas monkeys, but Kurt is very optimistic of completing his study of the primates in their native habitat.

11-6-2023

A new novel is taking shape. I'm a little over 11K into the story. Not exactly a topsy-turvy tale, but there are elements of disorder involved. A graduate student with a grant to study Patas monkeys in the Central African Republic finds a topsy-turvy aspect to his grant. The grant's administration has been shifted from the National Science Foundation to the CIA. What follows is the stuff of nightmares. 

September 30, 2023

 Akasha II is out in both digital and paperback formats. You can purchase it by clicking on the thumbnail to the right.

September 15, 2023

Finished the first edit of Akasha II. A few changes, but nothing monumental. A few days rest and then on to the next phase of pre-production.

September 1, 2023

The first draft of Akasha II is finished. A Labor Day rest and then on to complete the other pre-publication details. If you enjoyed the first book, this one will give you the rest of the story.

August 22, 2023

Akasha II zipped past 80K on its way to the denouement. Jeananne has a flooded apartment and has prevailed upon her sister for a place to stay. Almost all the prep for the 25th anniversary celebration has been completed. Denise hopes she has not left anything to chance.

10 August 2023

Akasha II has passed 71K. The story is approaching a bang-up ending at the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration. A tremendous storm is forecast for the Friday night celebration. Will it dampen or ruin the party? We'll have to get to that part of the story to see what happens.