Marvelously quirky. That is how we would describe The Old Homestead. Although a fictional novel any attempt to further pigeon-hole this book would prove a disastrous undertaking. For example, two of the main characters never utter a single word, yet their presence is strongly felt throughout the pages of this novel. They are New York City and The Old Homestead itself; A landmark restaurant in Manhattan which has been serving food and drink for over 150 years. Nechoda has succeeded in transmuting what would be mere backdrop into living, breathing characters, every bit as real and essential as the main character of Gregg Hoskins, a producer for NBC Radio Monitor. The Old Homestead is a marvelous read that seamlessly combines elements of humor, drama, and spirituality with a refreshingly imaginative storyline; the ending, of which, will leave you speechless.

Gregg was a real 'looker' as they say in the Upper West Side, or in the Village. Elsewhere, he would merely be described as ‘handsome’ or ‘attractive.’ Many considered his eyes hypnotically alluring as they were an unusual and startling deep cobalt-blue. His hair was raven black and combed like Rudolph Valentino’s, and he still used Brylcreem, a hair dressing considered passé by most men. Gregg’s complexion, although an indoor ‘barroom pallor’, was clear and bright, and every facial feature was perfectly shaped and symmetrically balanced. Gregg’s was the perfect face, if there was ever such a thing. Godblessit! Gregg looked so damn good, it didn’t matter what the current style was. Gregg created his own style… wardrobe, hair, et cetera. FACT: Gregg could sport a burlap wheat sack and make it look sexy. With his boyishly handsome face and those deep cobalt-blue eyes, Gregg could have easily been a highly-paid male model… he could have been a contender. Alas, that wasn’t the case. He was blissfully content in the highly creative role as a producer for NBC Radio’s Monitor, a title Gregg has held for the past ten years, commencing his rise through Monitor’s ranks from a lowly ‘go-fer’.

Although a long-time resident of Manhattan, NYC, Mark is actually a native Chicagoan. He attended Ithaca College, where he studied with award-winning film and television writer, Rod Serling. For many years, Mark was known to his New York fans as on-air radio personality 'World Famous Mark Kelley' and also appeared professionally on stage, film, and television. Mark lived abroad in South Africa and New Zealand for nearly 10 years before returning to the United States in 2002.