James R. Anthony rose from poor Georgia farm boy to what one historian called “Florida’s King of chain banks.” I’ve been invited to share his story and how he impacted Florida’s story at the Amelia Island Museum of History’s monthly program, 3rd on 3rd — the 3rd Friday read more…
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Library Book Talk
If you missed my book talk at the Happy Medium Books Cafe on November 17th, you can catch an updated presentation at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library on Sunday, December 8, at 3 p.m. My illustrated talk will bring James R. Anthony to life, and you’ll learn how this read more…
Listen up, folks
If you haven’t read my extended bio (Ramble On) on the About page of this website, you may not know I spent many years working at WJCT, the PBS/NPR station in Jacksonville, Florida. There will be a homecoming of sorts on Thursday, November 21, when I appear on First Coast read more…
Florida History Book Talk
You may not know the name James R. Anthony, but Floridians, who pay no state income tax, owe him a debt of gratitude. Anthony is the subject of my latest biography, James R. Anthony: The Banker Who Shaped Florida’s History. I’ll share some of the fascinating stories surrounding read more…
New Florida History Book
As a biographer and ghostwriter, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with fascinating people, from economists and WW II veterans to musicians and entrepreneurs. Getting to know these people is one of the most rewarding parts of a biographer’s profession.
When I was asked to write the read more…