The Third Man

 Around my writing adventures on Saturday, I squeezed in some time watching music video. The music was Anton Karas on the zither and the video was The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene. It stars Joseph Cotten, Al...

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Jan 15, 2024
YA Baylor

 Author Interview with Y.A. BaylorAuthor ofThe Jack Stern Series<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US...

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Jan 08, 2024
The British Empire Strikes Back

 Fun Facts:Forbes' first attempt at taking Fort Duquesne had met with disaster. In late November 1758, he remained the only British commander in the north still pursuing his campaign. Negotiations neutralized the influence of the French Indi...

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Jan 01, 2024
Back to Fort Duquesne

 Fun Fact:Although Abercromby had been defeated in his poorly executed attack on Carillon, Louisbourg and Frontenac had fallen to the British. The English next moved on Fort Duquesne--again--hoping to achieve a different result than the disa...

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Dec 25, 2023
D.L. Gardner

 Interview with D.L. GardnerAuthor ofDarkness Holds the Son, and more<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US...

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Dec 17, 2023
Crisis in Fire and Snow

 It's here! Book 6 in the Tomahawks and Dragon Fire Series arrives with nearly 350 action-packed pages of adventure. You'll want to make this succulent flintlock fantasy part of your Christmas feast. Click on the cover picture to check it ou...

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Dec 11, 2023

Fun Fact:Following Abercromby's defeat at Carillon/Ticonderoga, he granted permission to Colonel John Bradstreet to undertake a bold mission that would have greater consequences than the taking of Ticonderoga. Bradstreet had mastered the use of flat-...

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Nov 27, 2023
Miniature Wrestling

 There were two items of note this week. First, regarding this picture:Somebody gave my wife some of these candies a while back. I ate them. I wanted more. When I suggested that she get back in touch with the friend who gave them to her, she...

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Nov 20, 2023
Spectacular Villains

 Before I get to the discussion of great villains, let me shout out that I've completed Book 6 in the Tomahawks and Dragon Fire Series. By "completed" I mean that I finished the first draft--it only took me six months longer than i...

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Nov 13, 2023
Anat Eliraz

Interview with Anat ElirazAuthor of Jewels of Smoky QuartzPlease tell me a little about your current work in progress.I actually have two WIPs right now.One is the sequel of my published book and continues the adventures of the characters. T...

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Nov 06, 2023