Archive for June, 2012

Tomorrow is the release of Nancy’s book of which I am a part.  I am both excited and fearsome as we really have no idea how this work will be received.  I am sure there are those who disagree with the content of the book, who feel more than one side should have been represented, and while I tend to agree there are other sides of this story which need to be told, this book is only the beginning.  You have to start somewhere and to try and publish two, three, maybe even four other sides revolving around Life After Murder, would not only be overwhelming for any author, but cost, time and print restrictions make such a task prohibitive at one sitting.

Let’s talk.  Well, I hope to see you tomorrow and I pray the book finds itself  in the hands of anyone and everyone looking to understand more about the people who have committed serious crimes and what happens after they are released.

Today Life After Murder celebrates its first day as a website!  It’s been a long, challenging, five-year journey getting to this moment and now with my book, Life After Murder: Five Men In Search of Redemption just weeks from its national launch on June 26th, I’m thrilled to share with you the reviews and book events being planned.

One very early, even pre-publication event took place last Friday night at the home of my good friend, Margit Wennmachers. To honor the first edition hardcovers rolling off the press, she invited friends and family to be there when the UPS truck arrived with boxes filled with the first editions. Standing together around a low coffee table piled high with the books covered in the signature pale blue jackets, we listened as each of the five men spoke about what the release of this book means to them.  It was a powerful, emotional gathering and one many in the room will never forget.

Together we witnessed a beginning.