AUTHOR NOTES

There will always be conspiracy or revisionist theories.  But what if the theory can be documented and is not refuted by the government? “Who killed Cock Robin?                           I, said the Sparrow,                            with my bow and arrow,                             I killed Cock Robin.”    Does our government ever lie to us?  Of course not.  They would […]

Never in my wildest imagination did I ever dream that I would write anything about one of our dogs.  But there comes a time for everything.  Prince Patrick of Ramapo, as registered with the American Kennel Club, was his full name.  We called him Patrick, for short. We bought him from a breeder somewhere in

During the turbulent years of World War II, almost everyone received their information about the war from news reports days after the actual event, during which time they were censored, edited, and sanitized.  With each passing year more and more facts would make their arduous way through the various layers of secrecy, all originally imposed for the benefit of

Every writer carries a library within them—a collection of voices, ideas, and perspectives that quietly shape how they see the world. For Stan, storytelling is not created in isolation. It is the result of years spent absorbing the works of literary masters whose words continue to echo through every page he writes. The Books That

What drives a person to survive—truly survive—when the world around them offers more obstacles than opportunities? In Dogs of Brownsville, the protagonist is not defined by simple traits like strength or resilience. Instead, they are shaped by something far more complex: ambition born out of necessity. This is not the ambition of luxury or aspiration—it

A LOST GENERATION’S VOICE The 1940s marked a turning point in American history—an era shaped by the aftermath of war, shifting identities, and the quiet rebuilding of everyday life. In urban neighborhoods like Brownsville, these changes were not just historical footnotes; they were lived realities that redefined families, communities, and the very rhythm of daily

There’s a certain gravity that comes with telling stories rooted in real places—especially places shaped by layered histories, lived experiences, and generations of untold narratives. Dogs of Brownsville is not just a work of fiction; it is an attempt to honor a community by capturing its essence with care, precision, and respect. Behind every page