“Fifteen years ago, my wife and I purchased an authentic log cabin in M...” — James Luceno Quote

“Fifteen years ago, my wife and I purchased an authentic log cabin in Maryland. Painstakingly restored since, the cabin sits on a forested bluff high above a wide river frequented by ospreys, eagles, geese, herons, and other water fowl.”

“There are aspects of writing that require you to image yourself in various roles and guises, to stand in the shoes of others, to 'act' on an inner stage.”

“I spent about a year traveling overland from Egypt through Sudan and Ethiopia, and eventually into East Africa.”

“People can see through crap pretty easily. Just go out there and be comfortable. Be you. Be authentic.”

“Rather than dispute their shortcomings or hide their mistakes, resilient people are authentic. Their humble, self-aware approach assists them in developing strategies to become better.”

“I think it is great that there are influencers like myself who are true and authentic and let their personalities shine through. I encourage that in my fans.”