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I always enjoy writing about Jack Bauer and 24. This time, I got paid to do it.

I’m very gratified to see Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process named as a finalist for the inaugural Kirkus Indie Awards (History & Biography Category). Thanks a lot Kirkus!

Book interview for Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process. This was a tough grilling, but I think I did okay.

Turnabout is fair play.

Nixon in New York: How Wall Street Helped Richard Nixon Win the White House is available now! In fact it’s been available since 2018. Get your copy today! Or request it at your local library! (Images via ChatGPT)

Thanks to my constant companions during my two book writing journeys.

Read about some of the main characters and themes in my upcoming book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process.

In short: probably not.

But will it matter?

I’ve very happy to announce that my second book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process, will be released March 11, 2026 by Palgrave Macmillan.

UPDATE (07/30/2025): Of course, minutes after I posted this, Kamala Harris announced she would not run for governor in 2026. Oh well. The post is still worth a read, if I do say so myself.

There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.