Over the years, I’ve gotten hundreds of emails from Spy Goddess fans. Most of them begging me to know when the third book in the series was going to be available. For a long time I had no answer. The story went like this. Author writes first book SPY GODDESS: LIVE AND LET SHOP. Gets [...]
As a kid I loved comics and I loved Robin Hood. I had a toy boy and arrow and I played Robin Hood in the Orchard behind my house for hours. When I started reading comic books, it was only natural that I was drawn to the ‘hero archers’ of the comics world. For DC [...]
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Comments (0) Those of you have heard me speak at conferences or read my previous posts, now that I’m a passionate fan of comic books. As a reader, there is no doubt in my mind that reading comics as a child not only fostered my love of reading, but helped me improve my vocabulary and gave my [...]
As a kid, I dreamed of being a cowboy. I grew up in a one stoplight town in Michigan. A little farming community of about 1500 people. A place where everyone knew everyone else. Before I get all maudlin talking about how life was better then, simpler, less hectic and all the other things I [...]
Writers are like anyone else. We like to win stuff. Hands of gin rummy, power-ball lotteries and awards! And I’m happy to report that I’m finally able to call my self an Award Winning Author for my book OFF LIKE THE WIND! The First Ride Of The Pony Express has won the 2011 Western Heritage [...]
This week we welcome author Debra Ginsberg. Her newest book The Neighbors are Watching was just released this week from Crown Publishers. We first became a fan of Debra’s work by reading her book Waiting about her experiences waiting tables, one of the most universal jobs out there. Visit Debra at her website where you [...]
After giving us a fascinating lesson on the demise of The Knights Templar, one of the most powerful groups in the history of our world, this week guest blogger Stephen Dafoe turns to the origin story. It is said the King of Jerusalem enlisted the aid of nine Knights to protect Christian Pilgrims on their [...]
This week, guest blogger and Knights Templar expert Stephen Dafoe, turns to the tragic story of the death of Jacques De Molay, the last grandmaster of the Order of The Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and King Solomon’s Temple. Much has been made of DeMolay’s curse for it is said, as he refused to confess [...]
This week our Templar Tuesday guest blogger Stephen Dafoe, continues last week’s discussion with the story and events around their eventual downfall. Be sure to visit the fabulous website at www.templarhistory.com and his numerous volumes on a variety of Templar related topics. The Templar’s Demise – a three-part series on the demise of the Knights [...]
As we count down the weeks until the release of The Youngest Templar: Orphan Of Destiny, I am once again offering the popular Templar Tuesday feature. Luckily for me my friend Stephen Dafoe has graciously consented to be the guest blogger for these next few weeks. If you love history and especially Templar History then [...]
