Posts

Thoughts, stories and insights

Suzdal

Suzdal, Russian Federation

Where the novel, The Executioner’s Son, begins. On a spring...
A serene field with autumn-colored trees under a clear blue sky.

Hometown

Gleason, Wisconsin In April (16-25, 2025), I booked a trip...
spaso-evfimiev-monastery-suzdal-vladimir-region-spaso-evfimiev-monastery-suzdal-vladimir-region-russia-210791478

Research ‘Suzdal’ background – The Executioner’s Son

Suzdal, Northeast Russia, Early 1950s and The Executioner’s Son This...
Three people happily reading a newspaper with a yellow figure below.

Deception and Irony

Article first published as  "Deception and Irony: Soviet Arms and...
Historical printmaking scene with a press and two workers.

AI, the Creative Arts, and me

Artificial intelligence is at fiction’s front door. Like any innovation,...

Spirit Falls – Coming of Age Novel, Michigan Upper Peninsula

Spirit Falls is a coming-of-age novel set deep in Michigan's...
Ancient Greek bronze statue of a bearded man, showcasing detailed musculature and curly hair.

Redemption

Soldier, Son, Father, Husband Yonder man, while his spirit was...
A young woman smiles warmly beside an elderly man in a cozy setting.

Daughters

It is a gusty rainy afternoon. Storms sweep across France. ...
Portrait of a serious middle-aged man in a black jacket and white shirt indoors.

Misinformation in translation

Fabienne, French, a neighbor and natural food fanatic, invited Patrice...
Four adults enjoying drinks outdoors with scenic countryside views.

Friends

Anonymous Authors Friends, dear friends,  Berlin friends Friends visited Patrice...