Amy and I were pleased to contribute to the special new issue of Edible Nutmeg. Two stories this time! The best part was getting to talk to Jamie Jones again. It has been 10 years since we first interviewed him for our book on Connecticut Wine.
New England Nature is a Finalist for the New England Book Awards!
The anthology of New England Nature writing by myself and David K. Leff has just been announced as a finalist for the New England Book Awards, given annually by the New England Society of the City of New York.
Home is Where the Herd Is
Check out my article on Brittany Conover and Shaggy Coos Farm on Edible Nutmeg.
House of Books and Kent Memorial Library Present!
Here’s another talk David and I gave about New England Nature. Enjoy!
New England Nature at R.J. Julia Bookstore
Conversations at Noon - Connecticut Food
Enjoy our discussion about the history of Connecticut Food for the Old State House. Proud to be part of their series once again.
Little Poland in Connecticut
Our latest piece is up on Edible Nutmeg (also available in magazine form at many fine places (for free) throughout Western Connecticut. You can also find there my wife’s family’s recipe for pierogi, handed down and enjoyed every Christmas. Na zdrowie!
Nexus Volume 13
The supersize issue of Nexus: The International Henry Miller Journal is out now! You might notice on the copyright page that a new Associate Editor has been added…yes, that’s me.
Making a Hash of It
Amy and I have a new article on Red Flannel Hash in the fall issue of Edible Nutmeg. Check it out!
9 Lupine Road
Here’s a sneak peek of the cover of my forthcoming novel, 9 Lupine Road, which is, as the cover states, “A Supernatural Tale on the Tracks of Kerouac.” What does that mean? You’ll have to wait for March to find out. In the meantime, you can pre-order at the Homebound Publications store here.
Flash Nonfiction Food
The book Flash Nonfiction Food is out from Woodhall Press! Both Amy and I have stories in this collection, edited by Kathryn Fitzpatrick and Tom Hazuka. Get yourself a copy today and enjoy the taste of very delicious, very short, very true stories.
Literary Geography wins the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Reference
I was proud to write 4 chapters in the amazing book, Literary Geography (Greenwood Press, 2019), edited by Lynn Houston. It has now won the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Reference. It’s expensive, but get your library to buy a copy today.
The class of 1929 at the Junior College of Connecticut, which later became the University of Bridgeport.
Faculty Commencement Speaker
I am proud to have been chosen as the 2020 faculty commencement speaker for the University of Bridgeport’s first ever “virtual” graduation. Here’s a video of me giving a ‘preview’ to students. Full video to come.
Seeking Sustainability at Nod Hill
Read my article in the spring issue of Edible Nutmeg on Nod Hill Brewery in Connecticut.
Tom Thumb's Carriage
Missed this article that I was interviewed for in Sea Coast Online, about “the day Tom Thumb came to town.”
Pepperidge Farms Delivers
Check out our latest story, on Pepperidge Farm founder, Margaret Rudkin, at Edible Nutmeg.
A Day in Collinsville
Recently, one of my honors students, Richard Greo, interviewed author David K. Leff about his classic book, The Last Undiscovered Place.
Brainwaves Anthology
My wife, poet Amy Nawrocki, was recently interviewed for the online Brainwaves Anthology. Check out her poetry readings and thoughts on her favorite teacher, Prof. Roxie Ray.
Twist and Shout
Amy and I enjoyed experimenting with soft pretzels and beer for the fall issue of Edible Nutmeg. Read about it here.
Connecticut Grinds out the Submarine Sandwich
My wife and I have a new article in the summer issue of Edible Nutmeg. Get yourself a copy today and check out the article here.