Category: Author News
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“A Christmas Confrontation” – My December News and Views Short Story (Now Online!)
Now Only Available In Happy, Sad, Funny, Mad: Stories Traditionalist James Henderson is enraged and he’s got a bone to pick with Marty Yaple, a youth minister. In fact, James is so angry that he raids Marty’s church, catching Marty off guard. It’s James, though, who is surprised in the end, because Marty turns out…
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Read “Independence Day,” My Short Story In This Month’s News and Views
On a Wednesday night, Selena Epting wanted nothing more than to simply get home and plop into bed after a long day’s work. However, the next day she planned to host a birthday party for her niece, and, as would most of us, she waited until the last minute to buy the necessities. Thus, Selena…
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Cowboys: A Father’s Day Story – My June News and Views Short Story
Ron Irlam sits in his den with his wife, waiting for his son to arrive for Father’s Day. But why is Ron so upset, and why does Ron behave so cantankerously every year even though he desperately loves his son? I’ll give you a hint: it involves cowboys. To discover Ron’s predicament, read “Cowboys: A…
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Mother’s Day – My May News and Views Short Story
“Mother’s Day” features Ursula Buckley, an elderly woman suffering from arthritic knees. She can hear her dog, Lady, and Lady’s newborn pups beneath her trailer during a torrential thunderstorm, and their panic at the flooding den they all inhabit breaks Ursula’s heart. But why isn’t Lady getting them out? And if Lady can’t help them,…
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Come See Me At Hometown Comics On Saturday, May 2nd
I’m so pleased to announce that Hometown Comics in Edwardsville, IL, has invited me to be among their special guests during Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2nd! Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide promotional event put together by the comic book publishers and shops to try to reach new readers. Many of…
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Thanks To Illinois Central College Library
My appearance at Illinois Central College yesterday went very well. As you know, they invited me to speak and hold a book signing in honor of National Library Week. The turnout was better than I expected, and it was one of the best question-and-answer sessions for which I’ve ever participated. We ran the whole gamut…
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Visit Me At Illinois Central College On April 15th
Illinois Central College was kind enough to invite me to speak during National Library Week. I’m honored to be among their special guests and hope you can attend. Here’s their official write-up found at: http://icc.edu/facultyStaff/eNews_story.asp?id=1757 “The ICC Library presents… Scott Foley — A personal discussion and book signing Wednesday, April 15 10 – 11 am…
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“No Words” – My Short Story In March’s News And Views For The Young At Heart
“No Words” is the story of Janis, an elderly woman who is having difficulty with once again being thrust into motherhood. But why is Janis now a full-time caregiver, and why has baby Tommy’s true mother, Agatha, abandoned them? Find out by reading “No Words” in this month’s issue of News and Views for the…
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“Cupid’s Conundrum” – My February News and Views Short Story
Cupid’s got a bit of a problem. He now appears old and decrepit, and he’s lost his will to pair up lovers. In fact, on St. Valentine’s Day, he’s content to merely mope on a park bench, sulking. What has brought Cupid to this lowly state, and is there any way Bernie and Patti can…
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The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story – January News and Views Short Story
Simon and Leigh are the “it” couple – or so they believe. After years of crashing New Year’s parties, they finally get the surprise of their lives! To find out what it is, read “The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story” in this month’s issue of News and Views for the Young at Heart. “The Party’s…
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