Pepperidge Farms Delivers

Check out our latest story, on Pepperidge Farm founder, Margaret Rudkin, at Edible Nutmeg.

A Day in Collinsville

Recently, one of my honors students, Richard Greo, interviewed author David K. Leff about his classic book, The Last Undiscovered Place.

Brainwaves Anthology

My wife, poet Amy Nawrocki, was recently interviewed for the online Brainwaves Anthology. Check out her poetry readings and thoughts on her favorite teacher, Prof. Roxie Ray.

Twist and Shout

Amy and I enjoyed experimenting with soft pretzels and beer for the fall issue of Edible Nutmeg. Read about it here.

Connecticut Grinds out the Submarine Sandwich

My wife and I have a new article in the summer issue of Edible Nutmeg. Get yourself a copy today and check out the article here.

Review of Great Pan is Dead

I was pleased to see a positive notice of my book up at San Francisco Book Review. The reviewer, Danielle McManus, says that “Lehman’s eloquence is deceptive. Despite the apparent simplicity, Great Pan is Dead is a mystifying book that begs to be re-read to grasp its intricacies.”

Ancient Connecticut Drinks

Check out Amy and my latest article in Edible Nutmeg, “The Quintessence of Public Spirits,” about early colonial drinks. And try our easier and more edible version of flip.

Review of Great Pan is Dead

I was pleased to find this review of my latest book on Necromancy Never Pays, one of my favorite places to go for book recommendations. If you don’t have a copy get one here.

Great Pan is Dead Released!

My latest book is out - and I am especially proud of this one. Get your copy today!

Vanguard Podcast #2

I was honored to be interviewed recently by Leslie Browning on The Vanguard about my novel Shadows of Paris and the struggles of being a writer. Listen here.

Quotable New Englander on WLIS/WMRD

Listen to my recent show on WLIS/WMRD with my friend Don DeCesare. Go to "on demand" on the main page, and click on "Quotable New Englander" on Best of the Valley. www.wliswmrd.net My wife’s show should be on soon!

Conversations at Noon Revisited

My appearance on CT-N. Great conversation after my presentation with lots of amazing revelations about America’s first celebrity. This is still my favorite book that I wrote.

Madison Land Trust and the Future of Connecticut Trails

Braved the rain and wind along with 50 other people to go to the annual meeting of the Madison Land Trust. We discussed the ways people fall in love with nature and the land, and I pitched my ideas about connecting the state’s vast network of trails through a website or maps, partnering with bed and breakfasts and other businesses, and setting up a system by which we can bring in more tourists from outside, keep more people here for staycations, and create the conditions under which young people (and spry older folks) might fall in love with their home.

Quotable New Englander Released!

My latest book, the Quotable New Englander, has been released. Perfect gift for the holidays! Get some!

Running Wild Novella Anthology

My novella, “Inside the Whale,” is part of this amazing new anthology by Running Wild Press. Get yourself a copy here. It is not about whales, but about cycling. Those who watch the Tour de France will understand the reference immediately.

Seattle Review Give The Comet's Tail Five Stars

Aron Row at the Seattle Review has given my wife Amy’s amazing memoir five stars in the latest review.

Amy Nawrocki Discusses The Comet's Tail on Nutmeg Chatter

Listen to the latest episode of Nutmeg Chatter as my brave and beautiful wife, Amy Nawrocki, speaks about her coma, and the amazing book that resulted from it.

On Nutmeg Chatter

I was honored to be interviewed once again by J. Timothy Quirk on Nutmeg Chatter, which is broadcast on numerous radio stations and is available as a podcast here. We discuss Oliver Ellsworth, Eli Whitney, Bun Lai, Prudence Crandall, Katharine Hepburn, and more of Connecticut's "vanguard." 

Quoted Extensively by the History Channel

Well, my book Homegrown Terror was used in a Jeopardy question, but being interviewed and quoted by the History Channel website is also a big thrill. John Seven's latest article, "Why Did Benedict Arnold Betray America?" includes a good deal of my commentary on the subject. 

Review of The Comet's Tail

My wife's amazing memoir, The Comet's Tail, was reviewed recently by New Pages. Check it out.