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FIVE ON FRIDAY with Richard Doetsch

This week’s Five On Friday guest is thriller writer Richard Doetsch. If you love page turning, Dan Brown or Steve Berryesque type thrillers, then I highly encourage you to pick up one of Richard’s Books. You can learn more about Richard at his website, www.RichardDoetsch.com. When did you know that you first wanted to be [...]

Pirate Haiku is
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Copy today! Thanks!

Today’s guest blogger is One-Leg Sterling, the scurvy sea dog who claims to have co-written my new book PIRATE HAIKU: Bilge Sucking Poems, Of Booty, Grog and Wenches For Scurvy Sea Dogs! It can be plundered at Bookstores now! Avast Me Hearties! It’s me One Leg Sterling (otherwise, known as Michael P. Spradlin) droppin’ ya [...]

An Interview with Paul Boehmer, Voice Actor for the Youngest Templar Audio Editions

This week I am honored to say, that Paul Boehmer, the very talented actor who performs and creates the wonderful recordings of the audio editions of The Youngest Templar has graciously taken the time to answer some questions about his work on the productions. If you haven’t heard Paul’s performance on The Youngest Templar, listen [...]

Inning #9: Last Inning!

This has been fun! Lots of people like to email me instead of commenting, and I really do respect that. Thanks for all the emails and thanks for all the comments! But we are here, folks: Baseball From A to Z is now in stores! This is the last inning of my Baseball blog contest [...]

Inning #8: Baseball Season!

It’s here! Baseball From A to Z is now in stores! For many people the long winter days are over and springtime means BASEBALL! (And if you are still in your down coat, just pull out the old mitt, oil it up, and let the sweet smell of leather remind you of a summer day.) [...]

Inning #7: Baseball Legends

Baseball is full of legends. Legendary players, stories too incredible to be true, and rumors… such thrilling drama sometimes surrounds the game. I have always loved reading the lore of baseball and learning the nuances of the game in different eras. It’s partly what led me to write Baseball From A to Z. But baseball [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Jane Kurtz

This week it’s my pleasure to welcome award winning author Jayne Kurtz to Five on Friday. Jane has written numerous YA, Middle Grade novels and picture books and not only that, she has great stories about growing up in Africa. Jane’s newest book is Lanie: An American Girl, her newest entry into the mega-popular American [...]

Inning #6: The Pony Express is at bat!

It’s out! No, no, it’s didn’t strike out, it’s out out! The book, Off Like the Wind: The First Ride of The Pony Express arrived in bookstores yesterday, February 16. Why the baseball reference? Are you visiting my site for the first time? (Hey, if so, welcome!) Well, I will tell you: Baseball From A [...]

Inning #5: Baseball and The Pony Express: a doubleheader!

I have two books coming out back to back — kind of like a doubleheader in the publishing world. Off Like the Wind: The First Ride of The Pony Express arrives in bookstores on February 16, mere days before spring training starts, and Baseball From A to Z arrives on March 23, just two weeks [...]

Russell and Me…

Okay, so according to IMDB.com the Ridley Scott directed, Russell Crowe starring movie version of Robin Hood is coming to theaters on May 14. So you know where I’m going to be that day. The trailer so far looks awesome. And what’s more, take a look at the movie poster for the film. Does it [...]

 

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