Author Archives: author
From Historical Fiction to Science Fiction
Shifting focus from the 18th Century to the 21st. The next story focuses on Androids, seemingly real companions for the wealthy man and women who can afford the luxury. But all is not well as the android manufacturing conglomerate TRAIT, … Continue reading
Catharine’s story now available
Catharine, Now & Then – the 2nd novel about the Blanchards, is now available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Catharine-Now-Then-Jeff-Cochran/dp/1539513475/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476624475&sr=1-1&keywords=catharine%2C+now+%26+then
New Poetry Book
Author: I just published a book of my poetry through the years. Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692782796 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M144HTE
Leaves
He didn’t think he’d ever really noticed the leaves in fall. A bright yellow maple leaf drifted onto the porch and settled near his foot. Slightly upturned, the burnt golden edges seemed fueled by the dark red veins flowing from … Continue reading
Rain
Author: “Why do you do that?” my wife asks. “What?” “Pull the covers up around your neck like a cocoon?” I grew up in Northern Virginia with raindrops pounding on the roof, the steady soft staccato; the rhythm ebbing and … Continue reading
memories
author: The little dingy swelled and rocked as the gentle gulf waves lapped its sides. Weathered wood contrasted with the soft green water surrounding its sides. Tied with a single, threadbare rope, it had nowhere to go. A long, worn-out … Continue reading
New Book coming along
author: Advance notice – the 2nd book in the trilogy is nearing completion. Catharine Butler, Asa’s sister from Caught in a Past Reflection, is the main character. The story follows her path from the 21st Century to the 18th Century. … Continue reading
A Poem for Asa
Rebecca: Thank you, Asa. I always adored the poems you wrote me. Here is one for you: Gently kissing in the sky the leaves and branch entwine dancing to a distant song as to the breeze incline. Does not love … Continue reading
A poem for Rebecca
Asa: I wonder could you be more loved than in the sunlit Spring, with sunrise creeping up to you and sparking you to sing. When sunbeams wander through your hair and lighten its soft strands, leaving traces in your smile … Continue reading
Silversmiths
Asa – When I worked in the Colonial Williamsburg Silversmith shop, we did most things by hand, just as they did back in the 18th century. But there were some modern conveniences – we had coffee available all day, we … Continue reading