Browsing Tag Baxter’s Friends

CEMETERY ROAD Accepted for Publication.

I'm pleased to announce I signed a contract for the publication of my novel CEMETERY ROAD, a prequel of sorts to BAXTER'S FRIENDS. Details to more...

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Second Novel Moving Along

My second novel is moving along nicely. I have a good draft and now working slowly through the draft to tighten it up, make sure it is cohesive and so forth. The new book is a prequel of sorts to BAXTER'S FRIENDS. Although the book features Jerry Baxter and Hugh Ferguson as teenagers, they are not the main characters. The protagonist is another boyhood friend. I'm more...

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Reading/signing on Saturday, Sept. 6th

I've been asked to do a signing/reading at the Morrison-Talbott Library, Waterloo, Illinois on Saturday, September 6, 2014. I will have copies of BAXTER'S FRIENDS and RUNNING AT NIGHT to purchase. Hope to see some of you more...

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Work In Progress

I have been doing research and writing for my novel in progress which I've given the working title CASUALTIES. This work is a prequel to BAXTER'S FRIENDS. Neither Jerry Baxter nor Hugh Ferguson are the main characters; the story is told from the viewpoint of one of their high school classmates Billy Bright. Baxter and Ferguson certainly are involved in the story and more...

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James Dean in Baxter’s Friends

There is at least one reference to the late actor James Dean in Baxter's Friends.  The book is set in the mid-1980s.  At the time the male characters were growing up, Dean was an icon, a symbol of rebellious youth, cool beyond comparison.  When Baxter, Ferguson and Mitch were teenagers, every boy wanted to be James Dean.  It is interesting to note that after his more...

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My favorite review so far

"Baxter's Friends" is an unbridled narrative of three male friends that are searching for ways to deal with the responsibilities, quell the boredom, and fulfill unrealistic desires that plague them as they reach middle age. Ned Randle brilliantly pens their intimate thoughts, reckless actions, and dire consequences that lead two to tragedy and one to self awareness. A more...

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Two St. Louis Area Writers

I've been asked, since the release of my novel Baxter's Friends whether I am familiar with the novelist Jonathan Franzen and whether his writing influenced me. The answers are- yes, I am familiar with him and no, he has not influenced my writing, for several reasons I will set out hereinafter. I assume I am asked these questions because we both are originally from the more...

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Nice Words for BAXTER’S FRIENDS

I have had a number of friends, acquaintances and family members give me positive feedback on Baxter's Friends. It is very gratifying when people you know and respect like your work.  I hope the word spreads to others.  Thanks to more...

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