Charles and Belle at the Cotton Club (Upcoming Book Sample)

By John Nuckel | November 19, 2019

Charles didn’t have to approach Belle. A few minutes after he walked back to the warehouse, one of the bottlers walked over to him as he was talking to Moses. …

Joe Doyle (Upcoming Book Sample)

By John Nuckel | January 17, 2019

Meet Joe Doyle. A character in my upcoming book who’s story is based on my Grandfather, Joe McNally. A proud Irishman and American. Doyle stood and walked over to a…

A Night at the Cotton Club (Upcoming Book Sample)

By John Nuckel | December 10, 2018

All of Harlem was buzzing over Ellington and his band. He had been playing over a week but tonight was the first chance for Charles Merritt to see him. He…

Breaking noses

By John Nuckel | July 8, 2018

By the time he was nineteen Owney Madden was running the Gopher Gang. He got to that level because he knew how to handle any mug that crossed him. One…

Would you like a bag for that?

By John Nuckel | June 9, 2018

I’ve been asked that question three times this weekend. First time was when I was checking out at the grocery store. The bagger held up a plastic bottle of ketchup…

I don’t know if I like that guy

By John Nuckel | May 9, 2018

I’ve heard that a lot about the main character in my first three books. In fact, most opinions are more definitive than that. He has been called; moral center, toady,…

Garbage Pickin’

By John Nuckel | April 9, 2018

I put out the recyclables last night and this morning I saw a man on my Manhattan street who collects cans. His cart was an engineering marvel. Blue bags hanging…

Harder than it seemed

By John Nuckel | March 9, 2018

“That was harder than it seemed.” How many times have you heard that? A lot I would think. You know what I never hear? “That was easier than it seemed.”…

Trip Fiction Article

By John Nuckel | February 22, 2018

Talking Location With… author John Nuckel: Martha’s Vineyard 22nd February 2018 #TalkingLocationWith… author John Nuckel: Martha’s Vineyard where his novel “Drive†is set in part. I was jogging on Edgartown Bay…

Take the Stairs

By John Nuckel | December 19, 2017

Frank sat on a bench looking out at the Hudson River. He was in rehab, again. The facility was just north of Beacon in the Hudson Valley. His first time…

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Heroes

My first hero was Bud Harrelson the Mets shortstop. I played the same position in little league and wore his ...
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Going into business with Meyer Lansky

DA Thomas Dewey smiled. This time it had an ominous effect. “I want to be sure you  understand what it ...
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The Harlem Hellfighters

Photo: Some of the men of the 369th (15th N.Y.) who won the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.†Left to ...
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Game Six

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Drive audiobook – sneak peek!

I’m very excited to share the news that my Drive, the first book in my Volunteers series, is being turned into ...
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Launch of Harlem Rhapsody

On May 26, 2020, the Historical Novel Society hosted the Facebook Live launch of event of my latest book, Harlem Rhapsody. ...
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Nine Shiny Dimes

I’ve been in the financial industry for 37 years. I’ve screamed in the trading pits and presented financial plans in ...
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I don’t care!!

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