Jim DuffyJim Duffy will help you discover and cherish an American treasure-the Delmarva Peninsula. Think of him as the friendly, knowledgeable local, ready to guide and entertain as you explore the storied Chesapeake Bay and coastal environments on Maryland'sEastern Shore, Virginia's Eastern Shore, and in the state of Delaware.An ace storyteller and travel writer, Duffy spins true tales from days gone by in a conversational style that brings the people and places of the past back to vibrant life in your mind's eye. He puts on storytelling shows up and down the peninsula. He goes on regional TV most every week, telling Throwback Thursday tales on WBOC-TV's "DelmarvaLife."Duffy and his wife, the photographer Jill Jasuta, run a homegrown business called Secrets of the Eastern Shore. Their mission is to spill those "secrets" so that visitors and residents alike can make the most of the time they spend wandering and learning about the region's natural and historical treasures.Duffy worked in journalism for decades before turning his full-time book-writing attention to Secrets of the Eastern Shore. He earned dozens of writing awards over the years while working at newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Baltimore. He moved to Cambridge in 2004. Some of his books deliver travel itineraries while also setting the lay of the historical landscape. Others tell only-on-Delmarva tales that transport readers into the lives of the heroes, villains, and everyday people who shaped key events and exemplify the region's unique cultural character. Whether you want to get out and ride the backroads or just settle into a comfortable recliner with a great read, Duffy's books deliver, helping you discover and cherish that American treasure-the Delmarva Peninsula. Read More Read Less