As recently as 1850, Tulare Lake, in the San Joaquin Valley, was the largest body of water in the United States west of the Great Lakes, its shores thick with cattails and tule reeds, speckled with brilliant wild flowers, and inhabited by migratory waterfowl and birds of every description. Deer, antelope, and elk drank from … Continue reading Tulare

On a recent trip to Utah, I stayed in St. George for a night. While there, I decided to drive north into the Bull Valley Mountains to visit the site of the Mountain Meadow Massacre, an event that has long fascinated me. 1857 was a tumultuous time in the Mormon ruled enclave with mounting pressure … Continue reading A Massacre

“The Curse Of Matilija” is now an exciting new audio book narrated by Case Matthews. Case's' deep, resonant voice enshrouds the listener in a swirling cloud of mystery and intrigue from the opening moments. The reader drifts helplessly into the vortex of Matilija’s curse within a somnambulant, hypnotic tide produced by this narrator's vibrant expression. … Continue reading NEW AUDIO BOOK WITH CASE MATTHEWS

Those of you who have read CANAAN’S SECRET will remember the splendor of the landscape where jagged red walls rise abruptly above arid plains to proclaim the coming of Zion just beyond their summits. Here nestles a community of the Fundamentalist branch of the Mormon Church split by the border of Utah and Arizona, a … Continue reading Going Back to Canaan

When driving north from Bakersfield in the San Joaquin Valley today, you will experience a variety of sights from oil rigs to vineyards, dairy barns to orchards, and ultimately croplands stretching to the horizon. The primary impression here is flat, dry and hot. It is surprising to learn that this waterless landscape was once the … Continue reading Tulare Lake

THE READERS' FAVORITE review of The Curse Of Matilija came in recently, revealing a rating summary of 5 with 24 out of 25 points, an excellent result. With the book currently in production with ACX for audio, these results should spur purchases of all formats. What did reviewer Edith Wairimu have to say about the … Continue reading MATILIJA RECIEVES TOP REVIEW

Work has begun on Zack Tolliver, FBI Book #10. Zack and his Navajo friend Eagle Feather become involved in a bewildering mystery in a different location, with another Native American tribe, and new adversaries, but it is the same fast-paced, action-filled adventure fans have come to expect. This as yet untitled novel will be available … Continue reading HOME NEWS

The results of a review from READERS' FAVORITE for Johnny And The Comanche came back today (actually last night a 4 am when my watch announced the email). I have great respect for the reviews from this organization and apply for them regularly. They are free (unless you want a speed-up, in which case they … Continue reading “COMANCHE” EARNS A “FIVE”

The third book in the Johnny Alias lineup, Johnny And The Comanche, is now available on pre-sale on Amazon.com. Johnny has left the town of Hebron leaving four men dead in the streets and now seeks refuge from the gunfighters wanting to challenge him. He heads to the loneliest place in Texas, the Llano Estacado … Continue reading A NEW JOHNNY ALIAS

Happy New Year! May Omicron, Flurona, Deltacron, and any and all manifestations of illness go away this year! In the meantime, we will help your leisure moments pass enjoyably with FREE BOOKS, gifted intermittently through the Spring. NEXT will be MESTACLOCAN, Zack Tolliver #2, free this Saturday, February 5, all day, at Amazon.com. Don't miss … Continue reading FREE MESTACLOCAN & Other Business