When I come to Acadia each year, I stay at the same Motel - along with other artists.... been coming her for 5 years. This Motel has been owned by the Speights for 2 generations. Jack and his wife Linda are the current owners.
Jack Speight is on the right. His eldest daughter is now graduating from high school. The younger daughter is a budding artist.

Jack, a former software engineer... last week I realized that he and  his wife worked in the very same building that I did for Digital Equipment Corporation in the mid to late '80's. Yes, I worked for geeks back then, and I loved my job; however, I love being an artist more than just about anything. Back to Jack. Several years ago, Jack proudly showed his watercolor paintings to me and fellow painter, Cindy Nixon. I realized that this guy (self taught) has talent.

But then when the next summer rolled around, Jack said he was working on a novel. My initial thought was - "Oh, this guy is a serial quitter" meaning that he starts a lot of things successfully, but in the end goes back to just running his motel. While he is a successful motel owner, he is also genius prone. I was elated to hear this year that his book has been published. He will get his first copies delivered tomorrow, and I want a signed copy. I can order it through Amazon, but I'd really rather have a personally signed copy directly from the author.

It is written for a teenage audience - fiction fantasy, but I imagine I will enjoy it as well.

Jack's New Blog: Knuckleball  http://www.jackspeight.blogspot.com/

Several Days ago, I convinced Jack to begin writing a blog - where he could eventually point folks to his book. I was one of the first people to follow the blog. What I discovered is "this guy can really write!" He can talk about the toilet trouble with unit 16 and make it sound completely intriguing. I've never cared so much about toilet handles before... or daughter's graduations. By the way, I've met Jack and Linda's daughters, and they are polite and easy to like. Jack's daughters' attitude toward their father make it apparent that they love and admire their dad.

So, won't you do me a big favor and help Jack get started with his blog by taking a few minutes to peruse it? He's a person worth getting to know, and if you're ever looking for a "no frills" clean place to stay in Bar Harbor,  Robbin's Motel is a clean and inexpensive place to stay.

For more information on his book: Jinda Maige - Bone of Evil:
It can also be ordered from Amazon.com