Author Archives
Writer of fiction and nonfiction.
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Pacific University Reprints Book
Pacific University is currently reprinting a book of mine that was originally issued at Stanford University. Entitled Culture and Language in Developing Societies, it deals with the thorny matter of cultures generating individuals who are culturally alienated. It is a… Read More ›
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Facebook Author Page Launched
Recently I have started a Facebook author page that readers can see to learn about my work and writing. On it are photographs of scenes from settings in my forthcoming novel Beyond the Abyss and links to other websites of… Read More ›
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Stanford Reading
On October 16, 2015, I will present a reading of an excerpt from the forthcoming novel Beyond the Abyss at Stanford University in Stanford, California. The reading will take place at the CoHo in Tresidder Union at 9:30 a.m. and… Read More ›
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Forthcoming Novel Beyond the Abyss
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Another Step on a Long Journey
After working in the Stanford University novel writing program for two and a half years, I have recently been awarded a Certificate in Novel Writing from the university. I am quite grateful to the staff of the novel writing program,… Read More ›
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“Gypsy Woman”
Swirling around and around danced the gypsy woman of my dreams. Long flowing skirt over tan-skinned legs jumping and frolicking under blue skies. Jingling silver necklace, bracelets, and earrings sing the licentious song. For her, men bare their muscles, pilfer… Read More ›
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Back Home Again
It has been a long time since my last update, which was last year in November when I was living in the Middle East. Since that time I have moved to and settled in the United States and have continued… Read More ›
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“After He Fell”
The clump of battle fatigues fell, The retort of the AK-47 soaring into the sky. My fellow Marine and comrade’s chest Gaped open with a red river gushing out. His open eyes were arrows into my psyche, Piercing through life… Read More ›
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Tribute to Fallen Marines
Platoon inspection was set for 1300, and I knew that I had to do a thorough and good job at preparing my M-14 for the inspection. First Lieutenant Mark would be doing the inspection, and he is not the type… Read More ›
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Journey to Karachi
I arrived in Karachi with the stomach bug I picked up from the roadside-stand greasy samosas I ate near Lahore. I had trouble in keeping anything down and needed a hotel room fast to get some rest for fear I… Read More ›