I'm a former journalist, politician, television executive, radio talk show host. As an independent author I've always been drawn to what lies just beneath the surface of places and people.
When my career in public relations took me to a place I affectionately call “the smallest town in the world,” I found the inspiration for "Pilate's Cross" a mystery that had been below the surface for more than fifty years.
"Pilate's Cross" is a work of fiction inspired by a murder/suicide at a small college. Nearly all aspects of the book — including the mystery spanning 40 years and all the characters — are strictly from my imagination.
My grandfather is the late, award-winning historical fiction novelist Robert E. Trevathan (Ballanger, Red River Angel),
My writing experience includes feature articles, news and crime stories syndicated throughout the nation in numerous publications including the Chicago Tribune, Washington Times, Tulsa World and Daily Oklahoman.
I'm a media relations consultant and freelance writer. I reside in Kansas City, Missouri with my wife and daughter.
A Smashwords Publishing Premium Catalog Selection, "Pilates Cross" takes "murder in a small town" to a new level in this generation-spanning tale of death, deceit and the art of finding yourself while lost.
John Pilate, his sarcastic imaginary friend Simon and lovely instructor friend Kate investigate the mystery of a college president murdered mere days after JFK's assassination--a mystery that still has loose ends 40 years later. In too far to "wash his ......
