A lonely, openly gay high school senior never expects kindness from the hockey crowd—until a handsome Russian exchange student steps between him and a brutal group of bullies. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon grows into a secret romance forged in the shadows of small-town prejudice, frozen hockey rinks, and the aching hope of first love. As Kyle Kane struggles to survive his final year at Riverside High, Vladimir Kostainov becomes both his fiercest protector and his

Not too long ago, I mentioned that I was working on a short novella titled Number One Fan. Well, it is close to completion! I'm just doing some final revisions and tying up the loose ends in publicity. The plan is to launch on or around June 1! It will be available on the major platforms: Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Amazon, etc. Speaking of Amazon... I owe you Kindle fans a bit of an apology. When The Unity Gambit launched, I missed a seperate box to send the book to Amazon. My bad

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Anthony serves as chief of staff to Rep. Kyle Kane. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and later obtained a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Morehouse College, in Atlanta. During his studies, Anthony also developed several community organization programs advocating for continued civil rights progress and better economic development in marginalized communities. Before working with Congressman Kane, he was a visiting professor

Caroline serves as the secretary to Rep. Kyle Kane of Minnesota. She is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Applied Data Science. A lifetime resident of the District, she is a member of the Washington, D.C. Historical Society. Caroline is also a member of New Light Congregational Church. She enjoys traveling to New Orleans where her family has ancestral roots. [Image is

It's hard (at least for me) that it's been one month since The Unity Gambit was released. I'm still a little in awe that this happened, but it has and I am more than grateful for all the support. I hope that if you haven't bought your copy, you'll do so soon! Just as a little update, I am working on a sequel--picking up pretty much right where The Unity Gambit left off. There isn't a title yet, but I will tell you that there will be just as much action if not more. The

Richard Torrance WON the Electoral College BIG (popular vote is overrated!), rode a HUGE conservative wave into government, a VERY successful businessman, and tells it like it is on Squawk—no filters, no nonsense. The people knew! (President Torrance did not win the popular vote in his election and did not win a mandate. While successful in business, those successes were washed by some major financial losses. As he heads into reelection, he does not have many legislative succ

Dimitri Kostainov is the nine-year-old son of Vladimir Kostainov. His Papa nicknamed him “malen’kiy medved’” (or “little bear” in Russian). He is a fourth grader at Riverside Central Elementary; his favorite class is math but also enjoys language arts (since he is proudly bilingual, speaking English and Russian). Like his Papa, Dimitri also enjoys playing hockey. He isn’t sure what he wants to do when he grows up, but he is very happy to have an awesome Papa. [Image is AI Gen

Rep. Daniel Carrington (R-AL 4) currently serves as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He has proudly served in the house for twenty years, focusing on bringing fiscal responsibility to Washington. He rose through the ranks of the House serving on the Armed Services Committee, the Republican Conference Chair, and Majority Leader prior to his election to the Speakership. He firmly believes in protecting life at any cost and strengthening our national de

Gov. James “Jack” Seaward is the Democratic-Republican candidate for President of the United States. He served two terms in Carson City, Nevada, and prior to his election he had been a state senator and a county clerk. Governor Seaward focused many of his initiatives in improving economic conditions for the citizens of Nevada through numerous bipartisan efforts. In a speech to the National Governors Association, he said, “We ought to lead with the people in our minds, in our

I’ve always had a love of American history and government. It’s fascinated me from a young age. This “American Experiment” in governance really is incredible—and it’s something I firmly believe in. In many regards, this love helped build the foundations that would become The Unity Gambit. In high school, I had a couple of experiences that showed me, firsthand, how an idea becomes a bill, goes through the process of being debated and voted on, and is either signed into law or

Vladimir Kostainov played one year with Riverside High School River Raptors as an exchange student before returning to his birthplace of Moscow, Russia. He attended Moscow State University with a degree in Mathematics before playing for two seasons with the HC Moscow. He later signed with the Minnesota Moose as a defenseman (#27). Under team captain, Luc Buchard, Vladimir was part of a Stanley Cup winning season prior to his retirement. Since retiring, Vladimir became a U.S.

Rep. Kyle Kane (D) represents the first congressional district of Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving on the Education and Workforce Committee, where he has sponsored several initiatives improving education for all Americans. Congressman Kane is a proud member of the Congressional Equality Caucus. He has fought strongly for civil rights for all Americans, but particularly for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Congressman Kane is a gr

What happens when the unlikeliest pieces on the board decide the game? In The Unity Gambit , Michael Wolfe delivers a gripping political thriller that explores power, polarization, and the quiet courage it takes to stand between extremes. As tensions rise and alliances fracture, one unexpected move could reshape the future — if anyone is brave enough to make it. With sharp insight, emotional depth, and timely relevance, The Unity Gambit is a story about strategy, identity, a