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Suzdal

Research Suzdal, The Executioner’s Son

Suzdal, Northeast Russia, Early 1950s by Robert Townsend This article...
Aleksandr Nikolayevich Shelepin (born Aug. 18, 1918, Voronezh, Russia—

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. ...

Wounded, Novel 2 in ‘The Long War’ series

The second novel in The Long War series  A sweeping...
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...
A serene field with autumn-colored trees under a clear blue sky.

Notes, North Wisconsin, 2025

Lower Pasture, Fall MERRILL Wisconsin In April (16-25, 2025), I...