‘Passion project’
First-time authors Heidi Lutz and Christine Ruiz Hopkins wrote “100 Things to do in Galveston Before You Die,” which was released in April. Courtesy photo
Two devoted islanders write definitive Galveston guidebook
Love and murder
Island author never knows where her characters will take her
Getting into character
Janet Shawgo holds her latest novel, “Legacy of Lies,” at her home in Jamaica Beach. Shawgo uses her many experiences as a police officer, homicide investigator and traveling nurse to produce award-winning novels. Photo by Kelsey Walling
Jamaica Beach author draws on history and geography to weave stories of good and evil
Murder, she wrote
Retired judge has found success in writing suspenseful crime novels
Playing hardball
Galveston author Cornelius Geary Geary recently published a collected transcript of an interview with Frank Torre, a former first baseman for the Milwaukee Braves and the brother of Joe Torre, in a new book “All Heart: The Baseball Life of Frank Torre.” Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Islander’s book celebrates baseball great Frank Torre
‘Grace came to me’
Author Andy Horne, a former assistant U.S. attorney, has a nook in the bedroom of his Galveston home where he writes. He’s published two books in his “Decent Men” series. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Islander overcomes obstacles to continue writing books
‘My calling’
League City-based author Jan Johnson has written books chronicling Galveston’s colorful past. Her most recent work, “Unforgettable Galveston Characters,” features many of the island’s most fascinating people. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
From pirates to famous movie directors, author highlights island characters
Love and books
Galveston-based writers Joy Jones and James Nelson have co-written their second book together, which is scheduled to publish soon. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Couple blends love of Galveston and each other in books
Writers Joy Jones and James Nelson fell in love with Galveston and each other three years ago, and they blended those passions in their books. [Read more…]
Twists and turns
Popular weatherman’s search for birth parents leads to intriguing discoveries and a book
For weatherman Frank Billingsley, the journey to find his birth parents was an emotional experience that began with the swab of a Q-tip. [Read more…]