Ronald D. Giles

Roman Polanski raped, sodomized and introduced a 13 year old girl to drugs and alcohol so that he -- at age 44 -- could be... well, Roman Po...

The office in our home is where Joan and I spend most of our time during the day. My computer and I face the wall where there are two window...

I have not written for the past week or so as I have been concentrating on marketing the newest work, "Cottonwood Pass." Chapter...

I was sorting through some old coins from a friend who asked me to look at them. The one I went to first was one I had not seen before -- a ...

Some have asked about the toast I offered to Amy and James at their going away bash on Saturday, September 19, prior to their leaving for Th...

We are visiting our daughter and her family and will attend the Bon Voyage Party for our Niece and her boyfriend who have accepted teaching...

Last night, I checked and there it was on Amazon.com. For something that started last June with a spurious direction from "Jill" ...

On the blog today, I thought I would share some one-liners (mainly about violinists) sent to me by my friend, Cliff Benham *****************...

In a world where importance is attached to sports figures or entertainment figures or politicians (deposed, embarrassed or otherwise), it is...

I am told by the publisher that my book should be ready in a week or so. I certainly hope so. Here is the copy that will appear on the flap ...

In the 1950's and early 1960's, there was a war between Russia and the United States. It was not a war of explosions and munitions;...

It was 85 degrees and humid. I had thoughtfully chosen my dress, but failed to recognize that I had neglected to consider the effect of humi...

Today, we begin our journey to Southern Ohio and my appointment with a bucket truck. We will be stopping at the Hopewell Culture Center in C...

A proof copy of "Cottonwood Pass" has shown up. I have reviewed the changes and they are all accomplished. (Yes!) Next is to noti...

Today, the temperature cooled dramatically, and I was reminded of The 24 Solar Terms. The Ancient Chinese like many people, observed the beh...

For the last three weeks, we have been presenting different Hymns programs at three different Churches. In each of these places I have been ...

I added 2000 words this morning. I am not sure that this is all of Chapter 1 or not. It has a good ending and it is tempting to move on. I...

Today, I wrote 750 words and am ready to add another 1000 after the research that I have been doing this morning. I feel like if I can just ...

I have started a new book today, writing 1085 words in the first chapter. It is an historical novel, and while I will not reveal the subjec...