The Root of All My Imperfections
I had a difficult childhood. Both of my parents were addicts, and my three brothers and I suffered the consequences. My parents were addicted to nicotine. Yes, my mother and father went around all day […]
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Excerpt — Maybe Kevin from Brian Kiley
Today we are proud to present an excerpt from Maybe Kevin from Brian Kiley. Book Description: Tom returns from World War II to discover his father and brother have turned their backs on […]
Launch Day For New Novel by Brian Kiley — Maybe Kevin
It’s the official launch day for the newest novel MAYBE KEVIN from Emmy winner, stand up comic and all around talented guy Brian Kiley. A master storyteller, Kiley takes the reader on a roller coaster […]
Meet Barbara Hammond Author of daddy duJour
daddy duJour is a book about survival in many ways. Barbara became the primary caregiver of her younger brothers at an early age. There was a revolving door of men in her mother’s life. Some […]
Daddy vs. the Smoke Alarm
My father, usually a reasonable man, had an uneasy relationship with inanimate objects that crossed him. Once after banging his head on a car door frame, he beat the top of the car repeatedly with […]
Mom and Dad, We’re Taking Your Phone Privileges Away
Cartoon by Isabella Bannerman “Somebody get the phone!” This was a common parental refrain around our house growing up. A phone call was important. It could be a family member stranded in a Buffalo snowstorm. […]
Someday My Demon Son Shall Give Unto Me A Demon Grandson
Does anyone know a good exorcist? My son is the spawn of the devil. I first discovered this years ago playing a game called, “Scattergories” with another family. This game, if you are not familiar, […]
When in Doubt…..Baked Goods!
I was having dinner with a friend last night who lives far away from me. She was telling me about her parents and caregiving. I was flattered that this very busy, corporate woman had obviously […]