Category Archives: Writing

Diamond in the rain

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Austin Gisriel

The Men Who Saved Baseball and other baseball stories debuts one week from today! Remember, if you would live in the greater Winchester area and would like a signed copy, please message me and I will be sure to order … Continue reading →

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An interview with Mo Weber, an “inspirational character”

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Austin Gisriel

I have made many wonderful friends through baseball, and one of my most treasured baseball buddies is Mo Weber, who rounded third for the last time in July of 2019 and headed for Home after 96 years, 64 of which … Continue reading →

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The Men Who Saved Baseball

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Austin Gisriel

There are two joys associated with the Christmas season. One is the joy of the season itself with decorating and baking and visiting friends and family. The other is getting back to the regular routine. As you all know, part … Continue reading →

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Nothing can be “overcrowded.”

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

I recently attended a meeting at which several candidates for our local school board here in Frederick County, VA spoke. All decried the “overcrowded conditions” in our schools. I decry the use of the term “overcrowded.” People use this term … Continue reading →

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The creation of Swing Time III

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

I am always interested in the back stories of songs, movies, people’s careers, and well, anything that may have a back story, and I thought my readers would be interested in the back story of Swing Time III: Blame it … Continue reading →

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Swing Time III: Blame it on the Boogie Now Available

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

Looking for a quick (91 pages), entertaining, summer-time read? Look no further than Swing Time III Blame it on the Boogie, now available through Amazon. The Swing Time series follows two dance instructors, Chance Bryant and Faith Eisen, a couple … Continue reading →

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And the winner is . . .

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

. . . the cover featuring the hand thrusting the disco ball through the curtain! You will recall that my last blog entry asked for your input regarding four potential covers for Swing Time III: Blame it on the Boogie. … Continue reading →

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Would like a little help on Swing Time III

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

Emily Wilder has decided that she wants to resume the dancing that she did in the halcyon days of her youth. Only this time, she wants to become good; really good—good enough to be invited into the inner circle at … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Reminder and the Latest regarding Ground Crew Confidential

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Austin Gisriel

Season’s Greetings! My Christmas reminder to you is that books make great Christmas gifts! If you need a nice little volume to peek out of the top of someone’s stocking, order Time Is A Pool, my collection of flash fiction. … Continue reading →

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Swing Time II: Stardust in the Shenandoah now available!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Austin Gisriel

Swing Time II: Stardust in the Shenandoah is now available through Amazon in both paperback and e-versions. As with Swing Time: A Swing Dancing, Time-Warping Story, the e-version contains a YouTube link to all the songs mentioned in the story. … Continue reading →

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