Author Reflections
I'm the Dad, discover how the Gougane Barra wedding survived Storm Amy. A heartfelt family story of Irish resilience, love, and unforgettable moments in West Cork.
behind the book
While in Ireland awaiting the wedding that spawned Pints and Power we had the opportunity to spend a few hours digging deep into the Archives at the Guinness Storehouse. Here's the story about the visit.
behind the book
Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s The Talk of the Commonwealth to talk all things Pints and Power—from the spark behind the book, to the stories that shaped it, and what’s ahead for our Worcester launch party. If
behind the book
September 9th in Worcester we're holding the official launch party for Pints and Power. Open to the Public.
First Pour Member Only
Check out my latest update on the process along with an excerpt that turned out to be the very last words I added to the special "First Pour Early Release Edition"
behind the book
The first full draft of Pints and Power is complete—122 pages, 11 chapters, and a story that pours through history, identity, and belonging. The pint has settled. The next round begins.
Author Reflections
An unexpected thread led me from a history workshop to the Winged Fist archives—and into the story of the Irish American Athletic Club. If you have stories, artifacts, or even pub lore from Sunnyside tied to the IAAC, I’d love to hear them.
pub culture
A pint in Dublin. A pint in Worcester. Thirty hours apart—and a quiet moment that changed everything. The spark behind Pints and Power.
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