Frank S Joseph Author

03/13/2026

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE FACEBOOK META MY PERMISSION TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.
I also don’t give AI permission to look at my internet presence period. I do not agree to let anyone offer me AI without my specific authorization or permission.

02/26/2026

Jesse Jackson, PSP and Me - https://mailchi.mp/ad7a5a786493/jesse-jackson-psp-and-me

01/28/2026

Catch me tonight on the Joe Rooz podcast! - *https://streamyard.com/g38y9eg8ry*

11/13/2025

Small but mighty -

United Help Ukraine is a great charity. It gets a top rating from Charity Navigator; it’s listed among charities with the greatest bang-for-the-buck; and it has sent Ukraine $86.5 million in aid. I’ve been making monthly donations to United Help Ukraine for several years now. But I’m switchin...

10/14/2025

Dick Cheney and me - https://mailchi.mp/e63dac950264/dick-cheney-and-me

06/25/2025

https://mailchi.mp/8e62504422df/hats

  The suede cap look You may draw from the above that I’m some sort of Beau Brummel. I’m not, believe me. I like to look good but I still incline to the preppy style of college days.   Thing about hats though is, there’s no need for a closet-full of the latest styles. I don the ol’ panama ...

06/06/2025

Frank sticks his neck out - https://mailchi.mp/05611a267426/frank-sticks-his-neck-out

05/17/2025

Facebook friends,

This is your invitation to attend the launch party for my award-winning novel TO WALK HUMBLY.

The party is ... um ... tomorrow. Yeah, this should have gone out earlier.

If notice isn't too short though, and you're in the Washington DC area, please try to come. It promises to be fun.

I got together the other day with Paige Whitley, former historian of our little Maryland suburb, who will interview me. We chose a few brief passages to read which convey a sense of the story. We brought back to life memories of the Eisenhower mid '50s, placid on the surface but roiling underneath ... the advent of rock 'n' roll ... the destruction of minority neighborhoods in the name of "Urban Renewal" ... the brutal lynching of Chicago teen-ager Emmett Till, which I fictionalize in the novel ... and much more.

TO WALK HUMBLY is Book II of my "Chicago Trilogy." Kirkus Reviews calls it "A vibrant tale of 1950s Chicago." Copies will be available for purchase -- signed of course.

There'll be light refreshments, good conversation, a chance to meet nice people. The weather forecast is for a superb day. I hope you'll spend some of it with us.

DATE: Sunday May 18
TIME: 2-4 p.m.
PLACE: Somerset Town HalL, 4510 Cumberland Ave., Chevy Chase MD 20815


Frank S Joseph Author
https://frankjoseph.com

P.S. My wife Carol Jason's paintings are on display too. Her show has been up since March and closes in early June. To our knowledge, it's the first husband-and-wife presentation in Town of Somerset history.

05/17/2025

Let's party! - https://mailchi.mp/f081303dabdd/lets-party

05/12/2025

My novel To Walk Humbly, Book II of the "Chicago Trilogy," will be out in just one week.

The raves keep coming in. Here's the latest:

“The richly developed characters … are among the book’s strengths. … Joseph frequently reminds readers how socioeconomic factors influence how people interact with the world. The cast is large and diverse, and their often charming, relatable interactions will draw readers deeply into the story. A vibrant tale of 1950s Chicago.” – Kirkus Reviews

I wrote about Kirkus previously. Around since the 1930s, Kirkus has become the gold standard for bookstores and libraries. They count on Kirkus for guidance on best books to buy.

To Walk Humbly (the e-book edition) will be up on Amazon in a week or so. Paperbacks will be available on Amazon and in bookstores @ $19.95.

If you wait to order from Amazon though, you may face delays. I will be shipping books next week and they'll be signed copies too. Ordering from me is a good option.

Your price will be $19.96 + $8 shipping. If your address is in MD, please add $1.20 state sales tax.

Here's the link to order: https://square.link/u/kOJPidjb:

Frank S Joseph Author

https://frankjoseph.com

P.S. Watch a 1:09-minute video about the nove herel: https://youtu.be/0SW67_Ea17U

P.P.S. And if you're in the Washington area, come to the Town of Somerset (MD) on Sunday, May 18, and meet me in person. My little town is sponsoring a book launch party ... and YOU are invited.

I'll be interviewed by town historian Paige Whitley. We'll talk about the '50s, placid on the surface but roiling underneath. One topic: the brutal lynching in Mississippi of Chicago teen-ager Emmett Till. This tragedy, which I re-imagine in To Walk Humbly, is viewed as a precursor to the civil rights movement.

There'll be signed books for sale, refreshments, good conversations and more. I hope to see you there.

DATE: Sunday, May 11

TIME: 2-4 p.m.

PLACE: Somerset Town Hall ("the Red House"), 4510 Cumberland Ave., Chevy Chase MD 20815

04/25/2025

Rave reviews for TO WALK HUMBLY - https://mailchi.mp/5aa219cb6a94/pretty-darn-good

04/03/2025

https://mailchi.mp/b624f3072364/another-5-star-reviewAnother great review!