PinnedGeoffrey GevaltAbout Me — Geoffrey GevaltI was a journalist for 33 years, ran a youth writing nonprofit for 12 and am now writing a novel to be published in early 2023. In April…Mar 22, 202212Mar 22, 202212
Geoffrey GevaltMy Father’s D-Day StoryHow a series of coincidences gave us a window into my dad’s experience during the invasion of Normandy in 1944.Jun 6Jun 6
Geoffrey GevaltThe Gods Ate the SunMy second “total” eclipse was a good deal different than the first: I knew about it!May 91May 91
Geoffrey GevaltFinished!Writing my first novel has been the most challenging — and most enjoyable — project of my life. It will be published, one way or another.Mar 155Mar 155
Geoffrey GevaltAre my followers on Medium real?A comparison on one story finds far more engagement on Substack than here. That, Tony, is a problem that has gotten worse.Oct 19, 20236Oct 19, 20236
Geoffrey GevaltFour years in …Hiram Falls’ 9th revision is underway; the novel is nearly ‘finished.’ In this post, I share some of the things I am learning about…Oct 8, 20235Oct 8, 20235
Geoffrey GevaltMeeting Dave — and Bad BeerWith a hiatus in the sugaring — too cold — a story from my life’s archive when I met one of the true town characters.Mar 10, 20233Mar 10, 20233
Geoffrey GevaltMaking Making Syrup — The StartA generous aunt gave me the means to purchase what I needed to turn my hobby into a springtime obsession.Mar 5, 20233Mar 5, 20233
Geoffrey GevaltWhat it’s like to waitFirst-time novelist first waits for feedback, then waits for energy to revise, then tries to figure out how to retrieve the excitement.Mar 3, 20232Mar 3, 20232
Geoffrey GevaltSugaring begins with bucketsThe first in a series of stories about the obsessive art of making maple syrup in Vermont where the best syrup is made.Mar 1, 20232Mar 1, 20232