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 the …
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 of …
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 …
Scapegoat one year anniversary
My book Scapegoat launched one year ago today. The book continues to do well. I finished the screenplay recently. I am in the process of pitching the screenplay right now. I also went back and did a rewrite on the 35 Miles From Shore screenplay. So, I'm pitching that one as well. As part of the …
Celebrating the crew of TWA 841
It was thirty-eight years ago today that the crew of TWA 841 experienced a near-fatal accident. Aviation enthusiasts, current and retired pilots and accident investigators, and fans of nonfiction narratives can now decide for themselves whether or not the official probable cause is correct or …
Scapegoat pre-release book trailer
I am a little less than six months away from the book launch of Scapegoat. There are a thousand steps along the way to publication. One important step in the process is to create a book trailer that summarizes the story in video format. The book trailer below can be shared on social media platforms. …