Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once wrote, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others.” (Strength to Love, …
What would you do with an extra $1403.16 in your pocket? Would you pay your bills? Put a deposit down on something? Put it in the bank to collect interest? Well, this is the same question I asked Allison, the single mother of two, customer service agent @Spectrum when discussing my bill. Yesterday was “paying …
“Never leave home without a kiss, a hug and an I love you. Then remove the dog hair from your mouth as you walk to your car.” (Unknown) I witness this every morning, as my beloved wife, leaves for work. She kisses all her babies good-bye, including this one, and as she approaches her car, …
Congratulations! The results of the 2019 “Best Book” Awards have been announced. Your book has been honored as a “Finalist” in the “Fiction: Multicultural” category: —————————————————– Last Exit to Montauk by Phillip Vegathewordverve, inc. FinalistFiction: Multicultural That’s the email I received this week, from American Book Fest. Apparently, the verbiage I’m supposed to use, according …
Had someone told me, in July 2015, that I’d appear on the Nationally Syndicated Doug Dahlgren Radio Program, or get interviewed by Author Voices, a self-described online, or web gazette to used to inspire authors and lifelong readers to discuss and promote my books, Last Exit to Montauk, and The Captain & the Queen, respectively, …
Join us live on Friday, October 11, 2019 on the Doug Dahlgren Show, from 11 AM to Noon ET. Scroll down to the Oct 11 Date. 2 Ways to listen to past shows: Left Click DATE to “Stream” show (it will play like the radio) or . . . “Right Click” on DATE then select …
I’m sitting in my Florida office, as my faithful companion is curled up in her doggy bed and blanket, snoring softly, sleeping the afternoon away. Just beyond her, a window overlooking my backyard. The Florida sunshine beckoning me to join it outside, as its glorious rays bathe the blue sky. Man, I just love the …
Lately, I’ve been thinking about cheerleaders. No, not the girls wearing short skirts, dancing around, shaking their pom-pom’s. I’m talking about the people in our lives who cheer us on. The people who provide comfort in times of need. Who encourage when we feel lost. Who help lead us back to safety. Who watch over …
Fired up the BBQ. Burgers and dogs are cooking. Watermelon’s cut up and ready to go. Fries getting crispy in the oven. Beverages chilled in the fridge. Condiments out and paper plates are staked. All that’s missing is you. The brave men and women, stationed around the planet, preserving and protecting our freedom. Freedom to …
When I started this adventure I’ll call burgeoning award-winning-novelist, I never imagined it would take me across the country, promoting my books. Frankly, I never imagined there would be a plural, books. Writing novels was never on the dream board. It wasn’t on the roadmap. Anyone that knows me, knows I’m a bit of an …