A playbook for men experiencing fatherhood for the first time.
Feeling gratitude and appreciation for everyone who supported me along the way. One year ago today, the official release of my first professional manuscript, Rookie Father, was released nationally by Familius Publishing. I’m grateful for all the support, reviews, and endorsements, not to mention the fifty-plus radio/podcast outlets that hosted me to discuss the mission... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket, hosts of the fantastic podcast, Modern Dadhood. We touched on a number of subjects, some funny, some serious, and we shared the same mission – to provide our kids a strong foundation of family support and success. I welcome you to give... Continue Reading →
WalMart.com, in anticipation of the Father's Day gift-giving season, has made Rookie Father available for purchase on their website. I'm excited to announce another retailer carrying Rookie Father - a Playbook for Men who are Brand New to Fatherhood. This represents one of the largest retailers in the country. I'm grateful for the efforts my... Continue Reading →
Larry Hagner hosted me on his Podcast, The Dad Edge, and we had a great discussion about marriage, raising kids, and fatherhood. Fatherhood comes in all shapes and sizes, and when you speak to someone who is an experienced interviewer and fellow author, the questions are direct and more importantly, honest. That was my take... Continue Reading →
Remember the phrase, “Winter is coming?” Covid infection rates are dropping rapidly, let’s plan to celebrate because… ‘SUMMER IS COMING!’ The New York Times reports a drop of 65% in covid infections as of today. Pause on that for a moment and consider the following perspective: If 2020 equated to the year of infection… And... Continue Reading →
Nothing is more comforting than a perfectly roasted chicken. Cure the winter blues and (perhaps) Covid/Omicron too. I botched this dish half a dozen times before I got it right. And when you do, yes, it’s a buzzkill. Burnt skin, veggies that roast away to nothing, and when you try to truss a chicken AFTER... Continue Reading →
I'm pleased to announce Rookie Father is available for purchase at major and local bookstores across the country. Familius Publishing released Rookie Father today and it is available for purchase at national retailers such as Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. Local bookstores are stocking it as well, and websites such as Books-A-Million, IndieBound, and... Continue Reading →
A home-cooked meal lifts the spirits of those diagnosed with Covid. Your friends are worth it. When you have a band rehearsal on the books, and your lead guitarist gets diagnosed with Covid, you damn well better do something about it. Lead guitarists are hard to come by – good ones that is – since... Continue Reading →
The author of The Power of Dadhood endorsed the forthcoming book, Rookie Father.
Without question, this is the single best beef dish I have ever made in my life. You have to hand it to the French. Their culinary contributions are on par with America’s moon landing. The cooking methods they introduced to the world moved the human race forward in a positive direction. I took pleasure last... Continue Reading →
A page for the forthcoming book, Rookie Father, launched today on Instagram. Photos, endorsements, and a host of other material will be shared on Instagram with fans and friends. We welcome you to follow and check out the latest developments and news that relates to Rookie Father: https://www.instagram.com/therookiefather/ To find retailers who are taking pre-orders... Continue Reading →
When you are at the goal line on Thanksgiving day, making the perfect gravy is 100% pure stress. Here’s how to make it ahead of time. You’ve cooked a bird, prepared 3-7 side dishes, and now you have the gravy left to make… which is one of the most stressful elements of the meal because... Continue Reading →
Lenore Skenazy, bestselling author, speaker and founder of Let Grow (a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience) endorses Rookie Father. It brings me great pleasure to share another endorsement for my forthcoming book, Rookie Father, by renowned author, Lenore Skenazy. Here is her complete endorsement, which is featured within the book’s details across online book... Continue Reading →
Rookie Father receives its first official endorsement from Lisa Sugarman, author of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids, and nationally-syndicated columnis
Results from the garden, year #2, halfway through. The prospects are not good!
The Rookie Father 