World War II, perhaps the defining event of the 20th century, didn't happen only on the battlefield. WAITIN' FOR THE TRAIN TO COME IN is an historical novel about a New England family on the home front during the tumultuous years that changed the world--and the lives of all Americans. The novel follows the Stewarts of Springfield, Massachusetts as they cope with the sacrifices, adventures, and drama of "the war to end all wars." Live the years 1943-1946 through the eyes of Laura and Alan Stewart, their son Billy, and his Aunt Belle as each experiences life in an urban neighborhood and, for...

Walk with author David Garnes as he climbs the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, wanders the ruins of the Greek island of Delos, and experiences first-hand the magic that is Haiti. Feel the spell of London, New York, Paris, Hawaii, Rome, Hollywood, Moscow, and Key West through the words of a wide-eyed and observant globetrotter. From the memory of a boy encountering his unexpected hero to the recollections of a man living through the tumultuous decade of the sixties in Manhattan, the author recreates a life of discovery, wonder, and reflection.