Alan Goldsmith (SMG’47) of Montgomery, Ala., published a novel, Candle in the Glass (Xlibris, 2008), about a world-famous architect of churches and synagogues — an atheist and father of two sons, one a rabbi and the other about to become a priest — who gets his biggest assignment yet: designing a worldwide theological university for all faiths.

V. A. Herbert (SMG’50) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, published Notes on My Recent Abduction by A. Lincoln (AuthorHouse, 2008), a narrative account of John Wilkes Booth’s plot to kidnap Abraham Lincoln. Now retired, he is working on two future books, one an unofficial sequel to George Orwell’s 1984, the other a family history.

Paul A. Andrews (CAS’51) of Waquoit, Mass., published Cape Cod Views (Xlibris, 2008), a coffee table book of some of the 18,000 aerial photos and ground shots he has taken over the past 25 years. Paul, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot during World War II, writes, “Combining my love for flying and photography resulted in my avocation of aerial photography and, eventually, this book.”

Hank McQuade (COM’51) of Atlanta, Ga., published The Bent Nail (iUniverse, 2008), a novel that reconstructs the life of Jesus and the major events of early Christianity through the eyes of a fictional 13th apostle. “At age 83, I think I’m now ready for ‘real’ retirement,” Hank writes.

Mary (Corey) Folsom (SED’54) of Kennebunk, Maine, hosted her old friend Rachel (Dustin) Ferrara (SED’54) of Petaluma, Calif., earlier this year. In bBetween visits to the Maine islands, they enjoyed the Kennebunk beaches, local points of interest, and lots of conversation, and they celebrated the centennial of the Kennebunk Free Library, where Mary worksis employed.

Libby Pockman Hughes (CFA’55) of Cambridge, Mass., published two books this past summer. Barack Obama: Voice of Unity, Hope, and Change (iUniverse, 2008), a biography for young-adult readers, has a front-cover endorsement from U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. A Summer With Socrates (iUniverse, 2008), written under the pen name Parker Lloyd, is a suspense novel about two unlikely friends — a wise homeless man and a young woman fleeing her family — on the run from the FBI. Libby is the author of 17 books and 45 plays.

Liz Gribin (CFA’56) of Boston, Mass., exhibited figurative paintings at Studio E Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., last spring. Liz also shows her work at Newbury Fine Arts in Boston and the Eisenhower Gallery on Martha’s Vineyard. Contact her at gribin@hamptons.com.

Mario Crociati (CFA’57,’68) of Plymouth, Mass., exhibited his stained glass art at the veranda gallery in the Fieldston Restaurant in Marshfield, Mass. He also had glass pieces on display at Cotton’s in Duxbury, Mass., the Village Gift Shop in Sandwich, Mass., and Pinehills art shop in Plymouth. Contact Mario at angeloartglass@yahoo.com.

Harvey Widell (CFA’57) of Boynton Beach, Fla., writes that he “retired only to find myself busier than ever as a freelance writer and the director of the Way Off-Broadway Players, a touring company of 20 actors.” Harvey recently directed a production of Fiddler on the Roof (he also played Tevye), a benefit that raised $20,000 for cancer research. Contact him at hwidell@aol.com.

Mary (Mallon) Nyman (GRS’59) of Wareham, Mass., won a 2008 Mom’s Choice Silver Award from the Just for Mom Foundation for her young-adult book When the Leaves Fall (Writer’s Showcase Press, 2002), a novel about teen drug addiction and recovery. “It is a rather nice perk for a senior citizen and a retired teacher,” she writes.

Marilyn (Christensen) Page (CAS’60, SED’76) of State College, Pa., published her third book, a guide for educators titled You Can’t Teach Until Everyone Is Listening: Six Simple Steps to Preventing Disorder, Disruption, and General Mayhem (Corwin Press, 2008), a guide for educators. E-mail Marilyn at drmarilynlpage@yahoo.com.

Pete deLellis (ENG’62) of Torrance, Calif., recently completed celebrated his 20th year of business in the medical profession. His company provides musculoskeletal diagnostics to the medical and legal communities in the Los Angeles area. Contact Pete at amitest1@pacbell.net.

Richard Lakin (CAS’62) of Jerusalem, Israel, published Teaching as an Act of Love: Thoughts and Recollections of a Former Teacher, Principal and Kid (iUniverse, 2007). Richard has spent more than 40 years as an educator and child advocate in Connecticut and Jerusalem. E-mail him at rlakin@netvision.net.il, or visit www.thanks2teachers.com.

Camilla L. (Corey) Collova (CAS’64) of Lancaster, Pa., won the first-place Arthur Edelstein Prize for Short Fiction in 2007 for her short story “Communion.” Before retiring, Camilla was vice president and director of corporate relations for Armstrong World Industries.

Peter J. Piveronus, Jr. (CAS’64, GRS’66), of Okemos, Mich., published a book on Russian economic reform, The Reinvention of Capitalism: Russia’s Alternative to Corporate Concentration and to the Command Economy (Edwin Mellen Press, 2006). He is completing two more books, one on the formation of a post-Soviet identity in Russia and one on the John F. Kennedy assassination. Now retired, Peter taught history and humanities at Lansing Community College for 35 years.

Barbara Becker Holstein (SED’65,’70) of Allenhurst, N.J., published The Truth (I’m a Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything) (Enchanted Self Press, 2008), a fictional diary of a tween girl. Barbara, one of the first researchers to apply positive psychology to the study of women and girls, wrote the book to help girls and their mothers connect.

Hugh Hennedy (GRS’66) of Portsmouth, N.H., published a book of poetry, Variations on a Natural Theme: A Loon Year (Hobblebush Books, 2008). The collection is centered on the theme of bird-watching.

Marty Morgan (CAS’67) of Gloucester, Mass., a full-time potter, runs a craft gallery and teaching workshop on the Mill River in Gloucester. Since 2001, she has helped run the annual Empty Bowl Dinner, a benefit for the Cape Ann Food Pantry. Last year’s event drew 822 people and raised more than $20,000. She is also a founding member of Cape Ann Artisans, which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Studio Tour. Marty is married to Mark Lindsay, a sailor and boat builder; she enjoys sailing on the river and in Ipswich Bay when she isn’t in her studio. Visit www.martymorganpots.com.

Domenic Cretara (CFA’68,’70) of Long Beach, Calif., had two solo exhibitions last spring, at the Schomburg Gallery in Santa Monica, Calif., and at the Todd Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University. Domenic is resident director of the California State University International Program in Florence, Italy, for the 2008–09 academic year.

Marcel Chotkowski LaFollette (COM’68) of Washington, D.C., a historian, published Reframing Scopes: Journalists, Scientists, and Lost Photographs from the Trial of the Century (University of Kansas Press, 2008). The book contains more than 60 never-before-published photos taken at the Scopes trial, as well as journalists’ behind-the-scenes takes on John Scopes, William Jennings Bryan, and Clarence Darrow.

David Matteson (GRS’68) of Crete, Ill., published Exploring the Spiritual: Paths for Counselors and Psychotherapists (Routledge Press, 2008). The book combines cognitive and social science research with experiential material to encourage counselors to embark on their own spiritual quests. David is a former professor emeritus of psychology and counseling at Governors State University, near Chicago. For more information, visit www.davematteson.com.

Mitchell S. Riffkin (LAW’69) of Warwick, R.I., recently received a captain’s license from the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine. He intends to taper off his law practice in the next few years and is looking forward to chartering his boat as captain for fishing expeditions in Narragansett Bay and near Block Island, R.I.

Mary (Ritz) Walling (CAS’69) of Hudson, Mass., walked 20 miles in the 40th annual Project Bread Walk for Hunger in May. Mary has been involved with the walk since she graduated from BU in 1969.