As many of you know, I have written a screenplay adaptation of my book Scapegoat. The title of the screenplay is Tailspin. I also like the tag: A Mystery at 39,000 Feet. While I’ve been busy pitching the screenplay through various methods, I’ve also entered the screenplay into several screenplay competitions as a way to […]
A Mystery at 39,000 Feet
Forty years ago today Boeing was at the center of another mystery. It was on this day April 4, 1979, that a Boeing 727 unexpectedly rolled over while in cruise and plummeted nearly 39,000 feet before the crew was able to pull out of the dive. What happened? Did the crew do something to cause […]
Another TWA 841 Theory Emerges
The TWA 841 mystery lives on. I was recently contacted by the author of a newly released book that offers a different theory about TWA 841. While I don’t agree with the author’s theory, I am glad to share it here. You can decide for yourself. Below is the email exchange with the author. Some […]
A Scapegoat review from across the pond
When I was looking for an agent and publisher for my book Scapegoat, I received hundreds of rejection letters. I spent a solid two years sending out query letters. In all of those rejection letters, not one person requested to see the actual manuscript. They made their decision solely on the marketability of the book. […]
Scapegoat screenplay is a quarterfinalist
The screenplay adaptation of Scapegoat has reached the quarterfinals of the Stage 32 feature screenplay competition. This is the second placement for the script which was also an official selection in the adapted screenplay contest. I continue to refine the script based on feedback I have received from industry professionals. I plan to pitch the […]
The passing of Scott Kennedy
I learned today of the passing of Scott Kennedy. I met Scott and Sandra Kennedy about two years ago. Scott read a pre-publication draft of the Scapegoat manuscript and not only provided some useful anecdotes that I incorporated, but he provided insight that helped shape the final draft. The picture in this post is of […]
