The last two weeks of April, I had my first two book events to introduce Searching for Barton Carter to the public. The first event was a thirty-minute presentation and book signing at Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord, NH, my hometown. Many of my friends and family were in attendance along with a sprinkling of other community members. I had an audience of well over sixty and my book sales were notable! Since a few had read the book, while the…..
As I parked my car in front of the expansive and beautifully maintained assisted living facility in East Thetford, Vermont, I was filled with anticipation. I was about to meet Farnsworth (Farnie) Fowle for the very first time. I had first contacted Farnie by phone in the fall of 2007 while he was living in New York City. Although I attempted to add almost seventy years time to his actual appearance, I continued to visualize him as the young handsome…..
I would like to introduce myself to my readers. I was born with the onslaught of babies that spearheaded the baby boom generation: a time when World War II came to a close and our fathers returned home after several years from Europe or the Pacific. My grandfather was a wealthy industrialist from New England, who provided his family with substantial resources. While growing up in the farming community of Hollis, NH, I was often accused by my teachers and…..