Monthly Archives: October 2009
Wheels of Change Road Trip Begins: Fighting Off the Fans in Grass Valley
Hordes of book lovers flocked to Grass Valley yesterday for my appearance at the Book Seller. Okay, so I exaggerate. Only two people came out to hear me talk about my newest book, Wheels of Change. Now, to some it … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Writing, Books, Cars, Wheels of Change
James Dean’s Last Drive: Correcting the Record
“God,” said Mies van der Rohe, “is in the details.” If that’s true, then car people are very godly people because they love, and appreciate, and relish in, the details of automobiles. I experienced this yet again the other day … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Writing, Books, Cars, Wheels of Change
Move over, Sarah Palin: Wheels of Change is Coming After You
Sarah Palin’s new book, Going Rogue, is coming out Nov. 17, nine days after the official publication date of Wheels of Change: From Zero to 600 M.P.H., The Amazing Story of California and the Automobile. Is the timing of the … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Writing, Books, Hayward, California, Personal, Wheels of Change
Your Chance to Hug an Author: Wheels of Change Speaking Dates for November
President Barack Obama has just announced that November has been officially designated “Hug An Author Month.” Actually, I just made that up. But there will be opportunities aplenty for you to hug this author (or simply shake hands with him) … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Writing, Cars
Bob Berndt: Counselor, Teacher, Friend
Bob Berndt, who had a generous nature, would not have approved of this piece. A private man, he did not like a fuss to be made about him, even in death. As far as I know, there was no memorial … Continue reading
Filed under Hayward, California, Personal
