The Engine of Perpetual Hope

The Perpetual Engine of Hope is a collection of short stories inspired by vintage Las Vegas photographs. From crime noir to horror, psychological drama to urban fantasy, the book has something for everyone and paints a fascinating picture of historic, present-day, and even future Las Vegas. My story, "Fallout," is based on the iconic photo of "Miss Atomic Bomb," who graces the cover of the anthology. (Yes, that's a mushroom cloud she's sporting!)

Strings

I'm pleased to announce that Strings — a love story — is now available for Kindle and other electronic readers from Hardway Press.

Here's the gist: "The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for more than a century. But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted...[more]

Caution: Funny Signs Ahead

Caution: Funny Signs Ahead was over a decade in the making. It all began back in 1994, when I hit the road. I took pictures of everything, but my favorite "capture" soon became funny road signs. When RoadTrip America debuted on the Web in 1996, its funny sign gallery was instantly one of its most popular features. Over the years, other people began contributing...[more]