My sister, my brother, and I took piano lessons from a blind woman for three years. MissLove lived with her mother in a simple, white frame house, and her piano was in the front parlor.She was a stern teacher who demanded the best of her young students and had a low tolerancefor any foolishness. Mother…
(A Halloween poem, with apologies to E.A. Poe and B. Seger) Once upon a midnight sleepy, I sensed the presence of something creepy,A wraith appeared at my bedroom door, waking me from my noisy snore.It was all Hallows Eve. Not All Saints Day, but the night before.“You are no saint!” said this haint, “you committed…
On Saturday, Labor Day weekend, I woke to the news that Jimmy Buffett had died. I am not ahuge Buffett fan, I’m not a Parrothead, but I knew and enjoyed his music and, even more, hisphilosophy of life that permeated his music.It seems every summer party from the 1990s till today plays Buffett tunes to…
If any of you would like to send my novel, The Unrighteous Brothers, to a friend, please go to my website, jack-wallace.net, and I’ll mail an autographed copy to the address you provide, along with any note you want to include. For this month, I’ve reduced the cost of the book, if you order via my website, and…
“The Ya Ya Book Club was honored to have Jack Wallace, the author of our November book, The Unrighteous Brothers, attend our meeting and discuss his novel. It is a must read, especially for all who grew up in Nashville during the 1960/70s. A captivating story you are sure to enjoy!” Diane – a member of…
Thanks to all who joined me for the Debut Author reception at Parnassus Books. It was great to see so many friends, and to hear such positive feedback on my novel.
Friends, I am excited to share that Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Road here in Nashville, will host a Debut Author Reception for me on Monday evening, November 21, at 6:30PM. I will read a short excerpt from my novel, The Unrighteous Brothers, and I will welcome any questions or comments from those who’ve read it. Mostly I just want to enjoy…
Saturday, October 29 (this Saturday) I will be signing my book, The Unrighteous Brothers, and, along with other Mid-TN Authors, participating in the PumpkinFest, the fall festival in downtown Franklin. Our booth will be on Main Street near Landmark Booksellers.
I had a great time as one of several local authors at the Hermitage Fall Fest this past weekend. In the photo with me and Lucy (the red Lab) are fellow authors Kathy Rhodes and Neil Jones. This Saturday, October 8, I will be signing my book as part of the Indie Author Day at…