Author Archives: gabrielswharf

About gabrielswharf

gabriel’s wharf is a blog on the random thoughts and writings of author Gabriel Valjan. His stories continue to appear online and in print journals. Winter Goose Publishing publishes his Roma Series.

Guest Post from William Ade: Making a Bad Man Good

Posted on January 13, 2021 by gabrielswharf

An incident fifty years ago planted the seed for the plot of my novel Art of Absolution. I was in college, employed part-time at a large residential institution for the intellectually disabled. I worked at a cottage that housed adolescents, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Writers | Tagged Art of Absolution, Do It for Daisy, evil, Level Best Books, likeable or unlikeable characters, redemption, revision, William Ade, writing | Leave a comment

Excerpt 2 from SYMPHONY ROAD, A Shane Cleary Mystery

Posted on January 5, 2021 by gabrielswharf

The doorknob clicked and two suits off the rack at Filene’s Basement downtown appeared. Tie, black and knotted perfectly, and pressed white shirt walked in first. His sidekick followed him. Same black tie, but his knot, a simple four-in-hand, looked … Continue reading →

Posted in American Writers, Noir | Tagged 1970s, arson, Boston, Gabriel Valjan, Level Best Books, noir, Shane Cleary Mystery, Symphony Road | Leave a comment

Excerpt 1 from SYMPHONY ROAD, A Shane Cleary Mystery

Posted on December 18, 2020 by gabrielswharf

I went to cross the street when the wheels of a black Cadillac sped up and bristled over tempered glass from a recent smash-and-grab. The brake lights pulsed red, and a thick door opened. A big hulk stepped out, and … Continue reading →