Mark Love

Martin Sheen as President Jed Bartlet I've always been a fan of The West Wing. Over the years I've enjoyed watching it on the streaming services. The writing, acting and direction were excellent. The cast of characters were realistic and their interactions always added to the drama. One of Sheen's trademark lines was "What's next?" That's an appropriate sentiment for the latest updates on writing, a sneak peek, a new release, works in progress, the new slate of events and

A Lighthouse on Lake Michigan Baby, it's cold outside! Most of the continental US is dealing with the wrath of Mother Nature. Here in Michigan, there has been a record number of sub zero days and more snow than I ever wanted. In a recent 10 day stretch, more than two feet of snow arrived, mostly in the middle of the night. But we keep going. Perhaps things will be warming up in the near future. This week we actually saw the sun for a few days. Here's hoping it's a preview

2026 has arrived. A new year means a fresh start in so many ways. Happy New Year. (Yes, it's the middle of the month, but it still counts!) There are some projects that were started last year that continue to demand my attention. Others were completed and are in the next steps of the process. This is also a time to make a few changes, try things out and see if they work. Meanwhile, it's time for my latest thoughts on writing, current projects, upcoming events and music. C

It's time to put a bow on this year and wrap things up. Like anyone else, 2025 was filled with peaks and valleys of activity. I participated in more events than ever before, met a lot of great people, interacted with quite a few authors and sold a bunch of books. Now it's time to catch my breath. I can turn my attention to writing and formulate a plan or two (it's always good to have a backup plan) as we head into 2026. So here's my thoughts on writing, updates on my curr

Yes, it's that time of year again. Here in the Mitten State, we've gone back to Eastern Standard Time. The colorful leaves which were dancing in abundance with an occasional autumnal breeze only a week or two have dropped from the trees, taking up residence on the lawns and streets. The holiday season is fast approaching. Meanwhile, here's an update about writing, projects, events (yes, one more time!) and music. Here we go. Writing During a meeting with the writer's group a

This time of year, I spend a lot of time in the car. It can be short trips to work, running a few errands, or an excursion to the beach....

Many people refer to Chuck Berry as the Father of Rock and Roll. His innovative guitar playing, energetic live performances and...

"Music is life itself". I believe it was Louis Armstrong who said that and I couldn't agree more. Other than when I'm teaching, music...

James Taylor has been performing for more than fifty years!  The singer songwriter guitarist started in 1966 and his gentle songs...

Music I’m not the type of guy to start playing Christmas Carols the day after Halloween, but the week or so leading up to the 25th is...

When it comes to music, we all have favorite genres or artists whose work we appreciate and enjoy.  I’m old school so my tastes run to...

Diana Krall occasionally appears in the rotation on my streaming services.  She is a Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist, who has sold...

There were many great bands in my youth. What I find interesting is that the popularity of these artists continue today.  It’s my hope...