A machine for reading books found in Agostino Ramelli’s Le diverse et artificiose machine published in 1588. Credit: Smithsonian Libraries
New Look for “Intentional Take” Book Cover!
Really excited about the new look and feel book cover for my mystery novel, Intentional Take! The new look definitely ties in better stylistically with the cover for Late Justice. What do you think?
Midwest Book Review of “Late Justice”
Below is a really nice review from Midwest Book Review for the original paperback edition of “Late Justice.” As it turns out, instead of linking the Kindle and paperback editions of “Late Justice” on the Amazon website, Amazon kept the two pages separate and also purged all but one of the posted reviews for the paperback version. Luckily, I had…
All About Spicket Falls, Massachusetts – Jeff Tribe’s Hometown
One of my favorite authors is Robert B. Parker, who wrote the original Spenser mystery novels, among other series. A technique Parker used for his Spenser books was to create fictional towns for his private detective to visit when he was investigating various cases, and I decided to use that same technique because of the storytelling flexibility it provides. My…
Origin of the “Intentional Take” Book Title
My mystery novel Intentional Take is about the kidnapping of a family member and the protagonist’s quest to rescue her. The title Intentional Take came from a quote in the newspaper many years ago by a park ranger talking about the theft of piping plover eggs by someone attempting to speed-up the opening of a public beach. The ranger said…
My Grandfather’s Typewriter
Found my grandfather’s old Royal typewriter when I was emptying out the basement. Still works, just needs to be cleaned up. And a new ribbon, of course. So cool!
“Intentional Take” is now on the Kindle!
My second mystery novel Intentional Take went on sale on the Kindle on May 5, 2019, and is available on all Kindle devices and apps. Only $2.99! Please give it a read and let me know what you think! I’d be especially grateful if you could please post a review on the Intentional Take product page on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RHMZXMV.…
“Late Justice” is now on the Kindle!
My mystery novel Late Justice went on sale on the Kindle on April 29, 2019. Very exciting! It’s available on all Kindle devices and apps. Only $2.99! Please give it a read and let me know what you think. If you enjoy it, I would be extremely grateful if you could please post a review on the Late Justice product…
Welcome to my new Author website!
Hello and welcome! I am excited for this new author website where I can talk about my new books, writing, and whatever else comes to mind. Feel free to leave comments or ask questions. Thank you very much for visiting. I also have an Amazon Author page, and I post actively on my Facebook Author page.