Category Archives: Books

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 [...]

Inning #4: What does Daniel Boone have to do with Baseball?

Not much on first glance, it’s true. Baseball hadn’t even turn professional when Daniel Boone made that famous run. But then you might think: Well, Michael, there is a lot of running in both Baseball and in Daniel Boone’s story. And then you might follow that up with, Hey, Michael, don’t you have beautifully-illustrated books [...]

Inning #3: Baseball on the Brain

I don’t think any sport conjures up more pleasant memories than baseball. Whether you played it as a kid, watch it as an adult or take your kids to t-ball games, baseball is an indelible part of our culture. I can remember as a young boy falling asleep to the dulcet tones of Hall-Of-Fame Announcer [...]

Inning #2: Rounding the bases, running like the wind.

Or in the case of this Second Inning of my Baseball From A to Z contest, riding like the wind, as in Off Like the Wind, The First Ride of the Pony Express, my next picture book about the beginnings of transcontinental mail delivery — it’s brand new on this site and due in stores [...]

Inning #1: Batter up, Zombie at the plate.

Sure it might be winter outside, and It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies, but it won’t be long until spring is here. And nothing trumpets the arrival of spring more than the beginning of the baseball season! And this spring my newest picture book Baseball From A to Z will arrive in stores [...]

A Whole Lot of Shaking Go On!

Hi Readers! Your authorness here. Yes I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, but well, a LOT has been happening. First, my publishers are trying to kill me. Yes, you heard me correctly. By releasing two books in the same week! I have to say, I know I’m lucky, but I’m [...]

TEMPLAR TUESDAY: Going to the Chapel

In two days The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate goes on sale. If you haven’t yet I hope you’ll take an opportunity to visit your local bookseller and pre-order a copy. If you haven’t yet, please take a gander at the sneak peek here. And remember, it’s a sequel to The Youngest Templar: Keeper of [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Michael P. Spradlin

Our FIVE ON FRIDAY guest this week… is me. Yes, yours truly, author of the International Best-Selling The Youngest Templar. So visit my website… again. And make sure you’ve pre-ordered a copy of The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate which goes on sale 10-29-09. – - – - When did you know that you first [...]

 

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