Tomorrow America remembers its fallen military service personnel. It’s the unofficial kick off of summer and a three-day weekend for most workers. If Bayou Cove still existed, Bill would raise a glass of whiskey in salute to his father and Uncle U who fought in World War I. Top Shelf would match the salute with his Moscow mule. They’d sit at the bar of Bill’s Cajun House of Pleasure and tell war stories. This gives me the idea to write a flash fiction piece that expands this scene. This morning Amazon.com reports only ten physical copies are in stock, so I know you’re itching for some more tales from the swamp.
Books in Bloom was a great success. I set out fourteen books and sold all but one. Thanks to everyone who came out and purchased a copy, or stopped by and said hi. If you weren’t able to make it Eureka Springs last Sunday, come see me in North Little Rock at the Arkansas Writers’ Conference this Saturday. You can pick up your copy of Bill’s and enjoy your romp in the swamp!
A couple of Louisiana anniversaries to point out. On this day back in 1836, Henry Shreve and seven others laid out a town. It became Shreveport. Tomorrow, St. Bernard Parish celebrates the birthday of its most famous son, Civil War General P.G.T. Beauregard. He’d be two hundred-years-old if that was possible. Finally, on Tuesday, seventy years ago, was the last time you could ride on a streetcar named Desire. The electric car was replaced by a motorized bus. A bus named Desire just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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What I’m Reading – Many readers I know like to inquire what their favorite author is reading. At the end of each blog post, I’ll let you know what book is open on my Kindle. I hope my choice of reading material inspires you to read a variety of authors and topics. I’m currently reading book seven of the Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael series, The Sanctuary Sparrow.
Bill’s Cajun House of Pleasure is available on Amazon, as an eBook, and in physical formats. It is also available on the Barnes and Noble website.