To be at my most truthful, “I was there first Waiting for the bus.” But then one crow came along, And settled into a tree, And then fluttered to the ground, And then hopped upon the fallen leaves, Making quite a noise, it must be said. And I, of course, looked around, And up and down, Because I didn’t want any sorrow. But within a minute of my searching, Another crow settled into a tree So there would be joy in my life. Then it hopped and landed on the ground, And made a fuss in the grass, Which perhaps encouraged a third crow To swoop and settle beside it. So then I assumed a letter Was coming to my door, But then crow number four Made a quartet Just as the bus arrived. Then all eight eyes Fixed me with a stare, As the doors swung open And I paid my fare. DE BA UEL
I owe my life to Hitler, though I never met the man. My father was paid to stop Hitler, so there is no conflict of interest. I was given a thunk on the back o' the head by God when I was fifteen, and within a week began to write. I haven't stopped. My first novel was accepted 'over the transom'. My first editor/author luncheon in New York included a naked man with roller skates at the next table. For the sake of research I have lain on Kafka's grave, but I did not weep. I wish upon my own gravestone the phrase "Thank God He Didn't Die A Virgin". There is truth in every truth - so watch out.
My published novels include the popular fantasy A Lost Tale and the thriller The Bonner Deception. I also have two editions of humorous and spiritual short stories, The Elephant Talks to God, which are appreciated by both young and old.
My manuscripts range from stories about unicorns and druids in the 'Passing Through Trilogy' to the 9/11 destruction of New York. I have filled in the missing diaries of Franz Kafka; recounted the first person dementia of a serial killer; explored the outrageous lifestyle of the famous; and listened in while an elephant and God converse. I currently switch my attention between the saga of a family of onion farmers, from Fourth century Italy to the present day, and a contemporary NATO thriller.
I live in Canada and make Nova Scotia my home.
I prefer to travel by train, but embrace the computer age with passion. I am always on the hunt for unique onion recipes.
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