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When the Hipbillies Came to Eureka
One rainy weekend in 1973, something exceptional occurred in Eureka Springs – even by its own standards.
When a hoax becomes history
I don’t know how many museums this week are honoring one of their town’s most notorious hoaxes, but it’s at least one.
The Return of Poetluck
In Eureka Springs, one often has the feeling of being someplace special. A recently revived tradition is the perfect place to experience that feeling again.
Talking trails with Parks
Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Dudley, the new executive director of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Department, for my upcoming b...
A description I can love
Some of you may remember that last year, I came up with a back-cover description for my upcoming book.
A few good reads – and GoodReads
If you’re an avid reader, you probably already know about GoodReads.
Sometimes, I do real work
Most of the time, the work of putting a book together – regardless of how challenging it can sometimes be – is fun. Talking to people with interesting storie...
A Picture (Enhanced by AI) Is Worth a Thousand Words
Sometimes putting a book together feels like juggling. I’m not yet finished writing – 53 chapters down, 7 to go – but it’s time to start collecting at least ...
Finding the perfect book designer
You know how sometimes everything just clicks into place? That’s how it’s been with my upcoming book, “Welcome to Eureka Springs: The I-Sh*t-You-Not History ...
No Shortage of Stories
Few people in town have as many personal stories about the subjects of my book as former mayor Beau Satori.