Wicked Baltimore: Now Available!
My latest book, Wicked Baltimore: Charm City Sin and Scandal, published by The History Press, is now available. You can order it here -- and I will sign your copy!
"Deny it if you will, but Wicked Baltimore speaks to our inherent thirst for sin, violence and intrigue. Plus, you might even learn something." - Urbanite Magazine
"Wicked Baltimore is sure to reveal and unearth a sordid, dark, mysterious, curious, and remarkable past to readers." - The Baltimore Examiner
"Thanks to a cast of lively characters and an ample selection of vintage photos, Wicked Baltimore's a great read with fascinating historical tidbits at every turn. The likes of Poe and Billie Holiday make requisite appearances, but it’s the Plug Uglies (the Westside street gang/political party), speakeasy denizens, and long-forgotten criminals that make things truly interesting." - Baltimore Magazine
Wicked Baltimore Booksignings and Press
Sunday, September 25 - 1-3pm -Baltimore Book Festival - Book Escape booth
Thursday, September 29 - 7:25am - WBAL radio (1090 AM) interview
Wednesday, October 5 - 9:15am - WYPR radio (88.1 FM) interview - Listen to it here!
Tuesday, October 11 - The Urbanite featured WB and Saturday's booksignings
Saturday, October 15 - 2 - 4pm - Barnes and Noble Powerplant, Baltimore, MD
Saturday, October 15 - 6 - 8pm - Ukazoo, Towson, MD
Friday, October 28 - 7 - 9pm - Barnes and Noble Powerplant, Baltimore, MD
Sunday, October 30 - 6 - 9pm - Poe's Frightful Halloween (Poe House Benefit) at Westminster Hall, Baltimore, MD
Monday, October 31 - 7:15am - Radio interview on 970am in Harford county, 1520am in Easton and 810am in Annapolis. Also at www.khztv.com.
Saturday, November 12 - 1 - 4pm - Greetings and Readings, Hunt Valley, MD
Sunday, November 20 - Review in The Baltimore Examiner
Wednesday, November 23 - Baltimore Sun's Holiday Gift Guide: Chesapeake Christmas
December 2011 - The Urbanite included a review of WB
Would you like for me to talk at your store or for your group? Email me!
Quick story from the book about the Belvedere Hotel in downtown Baltimore. It's one of the many fascinating places featured in the book. During Prohibition, you could still enjoy real "liquid bread" in the hotel's Owl Bar. Whenever the authorities were closing in, the bar's owners would still their owl's flashing eye-lights to alert the patrons inside. Instead of alcohol, everyone would be handed a glass of "near beer."
I'm also the author of The Jewish Community of Baltimore and am currently working on additional projects. Also on this site, you'll find examples of my artwork including paintings, drawings, and papercuts. Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you may have.
"Deny it if you will, but Wicked Baltimore speaks to our inherent thirst for sin, violence and intrigue. Plus, you might even learn something." - Urbanite Magazine
"Wicked Baltimore is sure to reveal and unearth a sordid, dark, mysterious, curious, and remarkable past to readers." - The Baltimore Examiner
"Thanks to a cast of lively characters and an ample selection of vintage photos, Wicked Baltimore's a great read with fascinating historical tidbits at every turn. The likes of Poe and Billie Holiday make requisite appearances, but it’s the Plug Uglies (the Westside street gang/political party), speakeasy denizens, and long-forgotten criminals that make things truly interesting." - Baltimore Magazine
Wicked Baltimore Booksignings and Press
Sunday, September 25 - 1-3pm -Baltimore Book Festival - Book Escape booth
Thursday, September 29 - 7:25am - WBAL radio (1090 AM) interview
Wednesday, October 5 - 9:15am - WYPR radio (88.1 FM) interview - Listen to it here!
Tuesday, October 11 - The Urbanite featured WB and Saturday's booksignings
Saturday, October 15 - 2 - 4pm - Barnes and Noble Powerplant, Baltimore, MD
Saturday, October 15 - 6 - 8pm - Ukazoo, Towson, MD
Friday, October 28 - 7 - 9pm - Barnes and Noble Powerplant, Baltimore, MD
Sunday, October 30 - 6 - 9pm - Poe's Frightful Halloween (Poe House Benefit) at Westminster Hall, Baltimore, MD
Monday, October 31 - 7:15am - Radio interview on 970am in Harford county, 1520am in Easton and 810am in Annapolis. Also at www.khztv.com.
Saturday, November 12 - 1 - 4pm - Greetings and Readings, Hunt Valley, MD
Sunday, November 20 - Review in The Baltimore Examiner
Wednesday, November 23 - Baltimore Sun's Holiday Gift Guide: Chesapeake Christmas
December 2011 - The Urbanite included a review of WB
Would you like for me to talk at your store or for your group? Email me!
Quick story from the book about the Belvedere Hotel in downtown Baltimore. It's one of the many fascinating places featured in the book. During Prohibition, you could still enjoy real "liquid bread" in the hotel's Owl Bar. Whenever the authorities were closing in, the bar's owners would still their owl's flashing eye-lights to alert the patrons inside. Instead of alcohol, everyone would be handed a glass of "near beer."
I'm also the author of The Jewish Community of Baltimore and am currently working on additional projects. Also on this site, you'll find examples of my artwork including paintings, drawings, and papercuts. Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you may have.
