October 19, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]
October 12, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]
October 6, 2010 – 2:33 am
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 [...]
October 1, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]
September 15, 2010 – 4:40 pm
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 [...]
August 9, 2010 – 12:29 pm
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 [...]
March 31, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]
March 17, 2010 – 8:00 am
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.) [...]
March 3, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]
February 19, 2010 – 8:00 am
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 [...]