Author Archives: Michael A. Ventrella

David Gerrold is an award-winning author whose best-selling novels have been made into movies (“The Martian Child”) and who has written for many TV shows, including Star Trek (he wrote the famous “The Trouble With Tribbles” episode), Babylon 5, Twilight … Continue reading →

We had a great conference! Thanks so much to the presenters and the people who came! We learned a lot and had a great time. Click on a picture to enlarge it!

There are The Karens, The Kevins, and now, The Garys. Gary Meseler made it his business to be in everyone else’s business. Not a day went by when Gary didn’t find something or someone to complain about, which made him … Continue reading →

Pocono Liar founder Michael A. Ventrella’s latest nonfiction book is now available from McFarland. Billboard magazine named The Beatles the greatest performing musical act of all time, and their albums continue to chart to this day. This is no surprise … Continue reading →

We’re back! You can now sign up for the 2023 Conference at this link. SCHEDULE 9:00: Check in 9:30: MICHAEL A. VENTRELLA: Introductions 9:45: HILDY SILVERMAN: “What Editors Look For”: With so many submissions to sift through, what can a writer do to … Continue reading →

“The Eye of Argon,” by all rights, should have languished, a forgotten or ignored piece of amateur fantasy fiction published in a fanzine half a century ago. But it didn’t. Somehow, it was detached from those ignoble beginnings, and gained … Continue reading →

Lindsey Cameron, a gifted young soprano, believes herself called to a life in music and single-mindedly focuses on pursuing a career in opera. But a life-shattering tragedy involving her two college housemates changes everything. Overwhelmed by shock and grief, Lindsey … Continue reading →

Two empty-nesters. Two bruised hearts. One chance to make things right.Oliver expected to miss his daughter when she left for college, but he’s surprised by the size of the hole she leaves. Or maybe he hadn’t expected to spend his … Continue reading →