Coming Soon: From Normandy to Las Vegas — A Story of Legacy, Grit, and One Unbreakable Line

A Story From Normandy to Las Vegas Nearly 1,000 Years in the Making

In 1066, a Norman knight named Arnold Travers crossed the English Channel with William the Conqueror. He had no idea that his determination would echo across generations — through pioneers, pilots, and even a 90-year-old man who decided it wasn’t too late to start something new.

That man is me.

And this is our story.

From Normandy to Las Vegas A Legacy of Warriors, Dreamers, and a Lifelong Refusal to Quit. Book Coming May 1, 2026

This upcoming book traces 30 generations of grit — from a battle-worn Europe to the pool halls of Las Vegas. It’s a story of people who didn’t back down, who chased meaning, and who believed age was no barrier to purpose.

You’ll meet:

• A knight who helped conquer England

• An immigrant who braved the Atlantic for freedom

• A frontier family carving life from Tennessee hills

• A farm boy turned Pan Am captain

• A late-life pool player chasing one last shot at greatness

Follow the Journey

I’ll be sharing sneak peeks and updates as the book comes together:

• Behind-the-scenes writing process

• Ancestry research and stories from the archives

• Pool tournament preparation and coaching insights

• Reflections on legacy, family, and second chances
  

Want to Be Notified?

Go to our New Book, Page to fill the Contact Form to be kept up to date on the book progress an advance notification of when the new book, From Normandy to Las Vegas is released in May 2026.