Author Archives: Therese

For all that’s been written about The War, The Greatest Generation’s gay and lesbian life is not well chronicled – particularly on the home front. The National Park Service is actively seeking individuals to contribute their unique stories to the … Continue reading →

I’m often asked, at readings, about the inspiration for “Wax”. I was inspired by oral histories I read — transcripts of interviews with women who worked in the shipyards during WWII — obtained through Rosie the Riveter, WWII Home Front, … Continue reading →

I was happy to have the booth next to Kaiser Heritage during last weekend’s Home Front Festival in Richmond. The health care network that now serves 8.6 million members was born in the Richmond shipyards during WWII. Wax was featured … Continue reading →

On October 15th I had the pleasure of participating in the Richmond, WWII Home Front Festival, a cooperative effort between the City of Richmond, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and the National Park Service. I hadn’t attended before, but I … Continue reading →

Loofie (aka Alice Aloof) has been my faithful traveling companion on the Tin Can Camper Book Tour. For the most part, our journey’s been uneventful. We did a little off-roading on the back side of Mount Rainer (inadvertently — the … Continue reading →

I got a GPS for the book tour because I couldn’t fathom driving around lost while towing the tin can camper. Sometimes a side trip away from the down town business district is necessary to park the truck and trailer, … Continue reading →

I was driving through Gualala, California when I saw an adopt a highway sign: the litter free road was compliments of Four-Eyed Frog Books. The store is situated on Ocean Drive and is a labor of love for Frogman Joel … Continue reading →

Last night one hundred friends gathered on the back patio of The Gate in Belmont to celebrate the publication of “Wax”. Many, many thanks to all who helped with the event: Jackie Enx for organizing the band, Larry Poncini for … Continue reading →

An important stop on the Tin Can Camper Book Tour! I never know what to expect and I’m never disappointed. Bob’s Beach Books is a small but vibrant store in Lincoln City, Oregon. The staff orchestrated a delightful day for … Continue reading →

I’m grateful to the independent booksellers hosting me in their wonderful stores — I’ve just updated the schedule. I’ll be starting in the north in mid-September; the grand circle of Washington state runs from Walla Walla, to Spokane, to Leavenworth … Continue reading →