FAQ

Q: What inspired Renaldo?

A: Renaldo was written following the tragic loss of McCreath’s first wife, Carol. Crediting the therapeutic power of passion, the author dug deep into his longtime admiration of soccer and his own experience with sports management.

Q: Is Renaldo about the Brazilian soccer player, Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima?

A: No. Renaldo was begun many years before Ronaldo rose to fame.

Q: How long did it take to write?

A: McCreath wrote and researched Renaldo over seven years, resulting in the first hardcopy edition in 1997. He then took it around to exhibitions in Toronto, Chicago, and Frankfurt. In 2006, when the World Cup of Soccer was taking place, McCreath brought Renaldo out again with the intention of having it published through BookSurge Publications. It’s now available worldwide here [hyperlink].

Q: Is McCreath remarried?

A: Happily so. In 1994, McCreath married Anne Smythe, a longtime family friend. Their extended family now includes McCreath’s two children, Kari and Carly, and Anne’s two children, Christie and Tommy. Thirteen years later they have two granddaughters, Coco Mathieu, and Annabella Dougherty.

Q: What did McCreath do before writing Renaldo?

A: McCreath has had a varied professional life: In 1973, he wan involved with the formation of the Ontario Franchise of the World Hockey Association, which later became the Ottawa Nationals and the Toronto Toros. He also has experience with music and entertainment business, restaurant management, and real estate brokerage.

Q: How does the author spend his time now?

A: Mostly between Toronto and West Palm Beach.

Q: When can we expect a sequel to Renaldo?

A: McCreath is busy plotting the follow-up. We’ll keep you posted!