WORK IN PROGRESS
Jackson Flint #3: WHEAT PENNY
EVENTS
Coming
Yellow Springs Library Mystery Book Club
November 16, 2023
Past
Jackson Flint #3: WHEAT PENNY
EVENTS
Coming
Yellow Springs Library Mystery Book Club
November 16, 2023
Past
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Yellow Springs Library Tea, April 2023
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Epic Book Shop reading, September 2022
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FAQ
What are you writing now?
Wheat Penny. The third Jackson Flint novel. By the way, there’s a terrific restaurant in Dayton, Ohio called the Wheat Penny. They make a great whiskey sour if you ask for it – Kate’s whiskey sour. (photo below)
There might be a sequel to Miller Knew. That book was haunting to write, and I still think about it.
I’d also like to write a thriller set in the San Juan Islands, or maybe just on Orcas Island. TBD.
How do you deal with writer’s block?
I don't get writer's block. The things that keep me from writing, and enjoying it, are life responsibilities. If I can break free from the distractions of work and everyday living, the writing happens. And it’s always fun.
Are any things in the books based on real life?
The village of Yellow Springs and the places and businesses in it are real.
I’ve got a good friend who is very strong and likes to do crazy difficult physical things. Photo below of us running up the devil’s backbone.
Locations in Dayton and other areas are also real. There are a few imaginary or generally defined places.
Here are some highlights from the Jackson Flint books (with a few photos below). If I’ve missed some things or there are others that appear in the books you think should be listed here, let me know.
Afro-American Museum (Wilberforce)
Antioch College
Cedarville (Beans-N-Cream, Indian Mound Reserve)
Clifton Gorge
Corner Cone
covered bridges (Stevenson Rd., Charleston Mill)
Current Cuisine
Dark Star Books*
Dayton Dragons (baseball)*
Devil’s backbone*
Dino’s Cappuccinos
Egyptian Breeze (belly dancers)*
Emporium*
Ghostlight Coffee (Dayton)*
Glen Helen Nature Preserve*
Great Miami River
Greene County Courthouse (clock tower)
Grinnell Mill
Ha Ha Pizza
John Bryan State Park
Kieth’s Alley (murals)
King’s Yard
Little Art Theatre
Massies Creek
Miguel’s Tacos
Mrs. Jenkins*
Oldtown (Tecumseh, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton’s gauntlet)
Peach’s Grill
Raptor Center
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Riverscape Park (Dayton)
Second Street Market (Dayton)
Sinclair College
Smales Pretzels*
Sunrise Cafe*
Tom’s Market
Village Artisans*
Wind’s Cafe
WYSO
Ye Olde Trail Tavern
Yellow Springs Brewery
Young’s Dairy
Photos: Wheat Penny, Dark Star Books, Dayton Dragons, devil’s backbone, Egyptian Breeze, Emporium, Ghostlight Coffee, Glen Helen, our cat, Smales, Sunrise Cafe (Jackson Flint breakfast special), Village Artisans
What are you writing now?
Wheat Penny. The third Jackson Flint novel. By the way, there’s a terrific restaurant in Dayton, Ohio called the Wheat Penny. They make a great whiskey sour if you ask for it – Kate’s whiskey sour. (photo below)
There might be a sequel to Miller Knew. That book was haunting to write, and I still think about it.
I’d also like to write a thriller set in the San Juan Islands, or maybe just on Orcas Island. TBD.
How do you deal with writer’s block?
I don't get writer's block. The things that keep me from writing, and enjoying it, are life responsibilities. If I can break free from the distractions of work and everyday living, the writing happens. And it’s always fun.
Are any things in the books based on real life?
The village of Yellow Springs and the places and businesses in it are real.
I’ve got a good friend who is very strong and likes to do crazy difficult physical things. Photo below of us running up the devil’s backbone.
Locations in Dayton and other areas are also real. There are a few imaginary or generally defined places.
Here are some highlights from the Jackson Flint books (with a few photos below). If I’ve missed some things or there are others that appear in the books you think should be listed here, let me know.
Afro-American Museum (Wilberforce)
Antioch College
Cedarville (Beans-N-Cream, Indian Mound Reserve)
Clifton Gorge
Corner Cone
covered bridges (Stevenson Rd., Charleston Mill)
Current Cuisine
Dark Star Books*
Dayton Dragons (baseball)*
Devil’s backbone*
Dino’s Cappuccinos
Egyptian Breeze (belly dancers)*
Emporium*
Ghostlight Coffee (Dayton)*
Glen Helen Nature Preserve*
Great Miami River
Greene County Courthouse (clock tower)
Grinnell Mill
Ha Ha Pizza
John Bryan State Park
Kieth’s Alley (murals)
King’s Yard
Little Art Theatre
Massies Creek
Miguel’s Tacos
Mrs. Jenkins*
Oldtown (Tecumseh, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton’s gauntlet)
Peach’s Grill
Raptor Center
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Riverscape Park (Dayton)
Second Street Market (Dayton)
Sinclair College
Smales Pretzels*
Sunrise Cafe*
Tom’s Market
Village Artisans*
Wind’s Cafe
WYSO
Ye Olde Trail Tavern
Yellow Springs Brewery
Young’s Dairy
Photos: Wheat Penny, Dark Star Books, Dayton Dragons, devil’s backbone, Egyptian Breeze, Emporium, Ghostlight Coffee, Glen Helen, our cat, Smales, Sunrise Cafe (Jackson Flint breakfast special), Village Artisans
