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Larry talks about … the man behind the book
Get to know the author behind the book. Okay, that’s me and I am my least favorite topic. I find it easier to discuss “The Priest and The Peaches” itself or the characters in the book or maybe the writing process. But, here goes. First of all, I have always wanted to be a writer… Read more
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Larry talks about … writing for the Young Adult market
I have to admit that in writing for the YA market I am not sure where the cut off is between YA and adult. I am generally of the mindset that it falls somewhere between 7th graders and high-school seniors. Let’s face it, kids today have been exposed to so much worldly supposedly “grown-up” stuff… Read more
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Larry talks about … his plans for 2012
So you might ask, what are my plans for 2012? First of all, let me say this. In this 21st century world of high-tech communications, constant travel hither and yon and keeping up with the Kardashians, I would classify myself as a dinosaur. I’m still more or less stuck in the 80′s and 90′s watching… Read more
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Larry talks about … researching a historical fiction novel
My new YA book, “The Priest and The Peaches,” officially launched January 1st and it has been categorized as “historical fiction” because it takes place in the mid-1960s. Now, one might ask, what was it like doing research for the book? Well, first of all, it was not the 1860s, it was the mid-1960s. So,… Read more
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Larry talks about .. growing up in the Bronx
I grew up in the Bronx in the 50’s and 60’s. What can I tell you–IT WAS GREAT! How did it influence my writing of “The Priest and The Peaches”? Simple—the setting for the book is the Bronx and it was my world as a kid, a world that never leaves anyone no matter where… Read more
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Larry talks about … dealing with adversity
Why do I write about children dealing with adversity and attitudes and perseverance etc.? Well, guess what? I was never asked that before nor have I ever even thought about it. The answer was quickly clear to me. Since we are the sum total of our life’s experience (at least I think so) and my… Read more
