- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
JUST RELEASED!
In these exciting, true accounts you’ll learn that divine interventions occur all the time and that recognizing them is necessary for a truly fulfilling life
Read more: THE SECOND EDITION OF MY BOOK, LOVING INTRUSIONS
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
I'm pleased to announce my upcoming historical novel, Heritage Lost, which tells about the waning years of the Timucua Indians—a noble society whose lives and culture once flourished.
Set during a turbulent era when Indigenous lives were sacrificed to the ambitions of colonial empires, my book honors the Timucua's rich legacy as part of Florida’s complex history.
COMING THIS SPRING!
Read more: In Commemoration of American Indian Heritage Month
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
After that shooting at the Butler, PA Republican rally, the media has pumped up-to-the-minute, detailed accounts of what, who, when, and where. As always, such public acts of violence generate strong, albeit mixed emotions. Hope and unity expressed by reporters, pundits, and the man on the street are juxtaposed with sadness and despair by others in the same crowd.
Then came our president’s resignation. More chaos.
Wrestling with the “What the …?” of all this, I wondered how I could salve the emotional pain and confusion. The answer came in the notes from a recent client interview. It was a message of gratitude, expressed by a man who had every reason to be bitter about life.
Read more: Is There Hope Amidst This Present Chaos?
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
Believe it or not, there are 1.3 million movies out there just waiting to be watched!
A stat like this is both dizzying and wonderful to consider. And, according to the movie industry’s IMDb (the Internet Movie Data base), that’s a conservative number.
Read more: In Praise of the Tomatometer
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
Dear Traveler; If you’re in love with Mediterranean countries like I am, try ….
The Olive Crescent
For those living in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, olive trees seem almost holy. While I didn’t grow up there, as long as I can remember I’ve been in love with all things olive. Not just the small, round, glistening fruit, but everything associated with it; the amazing extra virgin extraction, the color, its nurturing environment, and even its place in history.
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
Late August 1965
Sharks are rarely seen in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The only exception is the large migration of Great Whites between April and June. That’s when they leave the fertile coastlines of California and Hawaii to congregate in what they call, “The Great White Café,” a section of the ocean midway between the two coasts. I was aware of that before I jumped into the water in that precise location. *
But first, a bit of backstory.
Read more: The Deep Blue Dumpster
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
Ever wonder about that amazing phenomenon called inspiration? We all know what it is and how it feels, but where does it come from and why is it always so random? It’s great when it happens, but how can we anticipate that out-of-the-blue flash of light, that spontaneous insight that fires up the imagination and propels us to do great things? You know; the kind that rolls out an entire concept or event in your mind as if it already happened. Except it hasn’t … not yet.
Read more: The How of Inspiration
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
Last October I flew to Cuba for the first time, but I had to apply to the Department of State for permission. Turns out our august president had slapped more restrictions on travel to Cuba in retaliation for their support of the Madura regime in Venezuela. Since tourists weren’t allowed, I applied fort the visa as a journalist and researcher. Once I received the green light, the rest was fun (if you want to visit the island, check this out).
Read more: Cuba, A Setting for My Next Book
- Written by: Kenneth R. Overman
I have a tagline at the bottom of my email that goes like this: "When my grandfather wanted to tell me about his earlier life, I was too young to care. When I was old enough to listen, he couldn't remember."
I heard that rather sad confession on a recent National Public Radio program about the importance of life legacies. Happily, the woman behind the voice talked about her commitment to tell her own kids all about her earlier life … whether they wanted to hear it or not. Which leads to a question: when was the last time you had so much access to your family as the present?
Read more: A Story Told is a Life Saved
