A Werewolf Book

Wolf's Trap
I just finished the book Wolf's Trap by W.D. Gagliani and it was outstanding. It's a very cool premise of a cop - Nick Lupo who happens to be a werewolf. He's chasing a serial killer. The line on the back cover of the book says it all, "Will Lupo dare to unleash one beast to stop another?" You can check it out at the website www.williamdgagliani.com . If you love a thriller that's intense and well written - this is the book for you.

E.A.R.T.H.

Book Signing and Lecture
I was at the June meeting of the Electronic Archaeological Recovery Treasure Hunters (EARTH) Club of Central New York and what a fantastic time I had. This large group of treasure hunters had all their treasure on display. I was amazed at the dedication and passion this club had for the search for lost artifacts. You can visit their website at www.geocities.com/tominrom/index.html . The president, Stu Copperwheat found the coolest thing ever - an inaugural pin from George Washington! It's been valued at thousands of dollars. Stu now owns a piece of history. Stu and the treasurer Dave Lofgren greeted me as I told stories of the lost gold of the Loomis Gang. It's the plot of my book Daisy Daring. I want to thank the members of EARTH for hosting me and treating me to their passion.

Noir Detective Novel
I seem to be all over the place with my writing but I have settled on working on a detective novel. I'm shooting for a hard boiled piece of fiction. I have the first version done but much revision has to be made. All I'll say is it takes place in Utica, NY in the 50's! I'm going to have a lot of fun with this book.

Rob Thrasher - Writer - Computer Whiz - TechnoGenius
Ultra-techno wiz Rob Thrasher is not only a talented technical writer, he's my friend and brother-in-law. Congrats to Rob for his second place finish in the Zeromillion.com "Featured Author Contest." This was a nationwide writing contest. I'm not savvy with technology but Rob has been nationally recognized for his brilliance with computer thingies. He's working on computer words and phrases and clauses. Sorry, but I'm a total spaz when it comes to technobabble. Check Rob's stuff out on www.cybervillage.com/blob/ or www.activesoftware.com and finally www.business-tech-systems.com .

Research

New Book
I gave up my crappy memoir and am now back in the world of fiction. I'm in the pre-process of research. The newest book I'm writing takes place in London 1610 so I have to do a lot of research to be sure the clothing, food, weapons and other items are accurate. I do enjoy the research and the writing. I'll see how this goes. I'm only a thousand words in and I'm not quite sure how it's going to progress. All the fun is in getting there.

Wolf's Trap
I'm currently reading a fantastic book by W.D. Gagliani. It's about a police detective named Nick Lupo who happens to be a werewolf. He's on the scent of a serial killer and there will be blood to pay. I'm almost finished and this is quite the wild ride. As you can see by my reading selections, I like my books diverse and all over the place - much like myself.

Back From the Heat

Austin, Texas
Well I was gone on a business trip to Austin Texas and boy was it hot! Man wasn't meant to wallow around in hundred degree heat. I did like the rustic look of the area and had a chance to go down the fabled 6th street for a few ice cold Lone Star beers and to smoke a hand-made Guatemalan cigar which made me a little green. I do enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people.

New Appearances
Just when I thought my appearance schedule was winding down, I get a handful more. I'm going to be at the Saratoga National Golf Club in September along with an appearance at the Mini Comic Con in Utica, and an appearance at Family Fun Fest at Sherrilbrook Park. Then in October a session with the Wednesday Morning Club of Rome, NY. I'll put the details up on my website as they come in.

Pennysaver Article
There was a great article about me in the June 15th edition of the Farm and Home Pennysaver of Clinton. David Dellecese interviewed me and wrote a fantastic piece on the Loomis Gang and my book.

Adirondack Detective

John Briant, Author
I just finished the latest installment in the Adirondack Detective series titled, Adirondack Detective Goes West. This time detective Jason Black leaves his K-9 Ruben behind as he heads to Arizona. I've head the pleasure of meeting John at two of his book signings and he's a great man. He's a retired NYS Trooper and this is his fourth installment. John's characters are decent, moral, nice people. Jason Black reminds me of Roy Rogers, Jimmy Stewart or Gary Cooper. He's loving to his wife Patty and loyal to his friends and community. It's rare to read anything wholesome and Americana. I, myself, could never write in this style. I think it's because my generation are egotist, skeptical, jaded beings. I can be as square as anyone and I do love stories like Adirondack Detective.

Hunter S. Thompson
Well, I'm reading another one of Hunter S. Thompson's books. Hell's Angels is his profile of the motorcycle gang and so far it's one wild ride. The term "Gonzo Journalism" was born of Thompson's style. What a great writer and what a life he led. It's too bad he committed suicide and robbed the world of any new writings.