As deafness, illness, and demonic forces close in around him, Ludwig van Beethoven must summon his faith and genius to complete the Missa Solemnis—a sacred masterpiece he believes could bring divine light into a darkening world.
In my fiction, I try to hold in balance the angel and the monster I have within. (Thank you, Gore Vidal.)
Background
Information
I have been a non-fiction writer all my life, plodding along. Now, in my old age, I want to try plotting along. I want my words to startle, please, appease and amaze. I want to create characters that readers remember after turning the last page.
Birth Place
Bethlehem, PA USA
Accomplishments
The usual academic stuff: BA, MA, Ph.D. Journalist of the Year (in Puerto Rico). A few others.