A playbook for men experiencing fatherhood for the first time.
If you had the opportunity to attend an open house, once owned by your child’s great grandmother, would you go? The realtor passed the information along to my 92-year-old grandmother, who in turn shared it with my mother who then told me about it back in 2005. “The buyer plans to make zero changes. She... 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 →
I had the pleasure of being Interviewed by Matthew Temple on his podcast, Tapping Creativity. I'm pleased to share Matthew Temple's podcast, Tapping Creativity, where he hosted me on his show to discuss Rookie Father. A producer, director, and world traveler, he’s worked with the likes of Oscar-caliber directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and... Continue Reading →
I had the privilege to feature Alan Katz in my book, Rookie Father. His insights about fatherhood and how to manage one’s career and family life are more relevant than ever. When one is penning a book about fatherhood, but the author himself was raised by a divorced mother, it’s usually wise to take counsel... Continue Reading →
The Author of Date Smart and Joy from Fear endorses Rookie Father I’m pleased to share another endorsement for Rookie Father, which went on sale this month and is available nationally by Familius Publishing. Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a clinical psychologist, and the author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams... 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 →
Over the next several weeks, I'll be interviewed and featured in 27 markets and roughly a dozen podcasts to talk about the mission behind the book, Rookie Father. I welcome any and all dads, new and experienced alike, to dial in and check out the latest on my new book, Rookie Father. It's a playbook... 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 →
Authors of the bestselling book, The Parent Compass, endorse Rookie Father. I'm pleased to share an endorsement provided by Cynthia C. Muchnick (M.A.) and Jenn Curtis (M.S.W.), co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Their 5-star rated and bestselling work has garnered critical acclaim from industry... 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 →
There’s a simple reason why Rookie Father was written as a ‘Playbook.’ What it means and the mission to provide advice that's actionable for new dads. Self-help books could use some ‘help’ themselves, in my humble opinion. Speaking as an author who has yet to claim ANY sales regarding my forthcoming book, Rookie Father, I... 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 →
Gibb Dyer (PhD, MIT), Academic Director of the Ballard Center in the Marriott School of Business, provides his stamp of approval for the forthcoming book, Rookie Father. I'm pleased to share Gibb Dyer's endorsement for my forthcoming work, Rookie Father, which goes on sale February 1st. The work will be released nationally by Familius Publishing.... Continue Reading →
I'm pleased to announce the first speaking engagement about my forthcoming book, Rookie Father, Which goes on sale February 1st. Word Bookstore in Jersey City, New Jersey, will be hosting a virtual event for me, readers, and fathers alike. I'll be sharing ideas and chapters from the book, taking questions, and I look forward to... Continue Reading →
I’m excited to announce I’ll be speaking and signing copies of Rookie Father in March of this year. I invite you to check out Frenchtown Bookshop and event details can be found here. The event is scheduled for March 6th @ 6:00 PM, and on Facebook, I invite you to check out the event announcement and pre-order the... Continue Reading →
The Rookie Father 