Writers have a true connection with bookstores. Beyond the obvious..hey, that’s where I sell my books! The aisles are filled with ideas, stories, something new to change your life, something old that already changed your life. Discoveries and memories. Everyday something new.

We are luck in this area to have a variety of bookstores, each unique, yet each the same, offering the knowledge or experience yet to be made a part of ourselves. Bank Square Books in downtown Mystic feeds the visitors, vacationers and passers by with a wide selection from far and wide. This author is delighted to be available on the shelves right in the heart of tourist town. We’ve done good over the years and am please to see my latest, “Castle Fires” is moving.

We are delighted to welcome The Golden Owl, the newest bookstore in New London on Golden Street. Not just books, but herbs, plants, knickknacks and other curiosities. This is a warm place to chat with friends, play a game of chess, browse the local authors on display and find a new aroma to share. You might even be allowed to play the piano. It’s fresh with big plans to raise the consciousness of city dwellers and visitors. Become an owler.

Back in Mystic, No Other Book Like It! has moved from Groton to the Stonington side at 3 Roosevelt Street, right across from the Packer Building and the train station. New and used books with a local authors’ section in the back. Check it out and say “Hi!” to Benny, the book dog. Or say “Hi!” to Coleen. She’ll say “Hi!” back. Then buy one of my books!

Finally, I am please to announce you can visit the Slater Museum gift store in Norwich and find local authors as well. Including yours truly. “Castle Fires”, “Can’t Sail In Jail!” and “SpyIsland” are sale. Plan a visit to the Slater Museum, get some culture and bring home some reading material. It will only add to your knowledge, your experience and your escape stories.

See you among the shelves.