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Tag Archives: history
Seeking Some Thrills? Join the adventure!
That’s right! I’ll have stories in all four issues of Thrill Ride this year–but only with your help. Want to know why Nigel’s so attached to his teeth? Or what’s the deal with the world’s largest pistachio? Oh, wait–that doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in thrillers
Tagged anthology, history, kickstarter, short story, thriller, thriller novel, writing
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The Brief Life and Tragic Death of an Old Master
My latest release, The Roman Candle, was inspired by my interest in the Baroque artist Caravaggio (his given name is actually Michelangelo–which isn’t confusing at all!) Born in 1571 in Milan, Caravaggio lost most of his family to the plague … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Guard Books, fiction, history, profiles, thrillers
Tagged books, Caravaggio, character, history
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A Sunken Sub, a Secret Past…and a #1 best-seller!
A lost U-boat, a desert hit squad, a secret that might bury this veteran forever! A furious hunt explodes in the desert: will a former spec ops intelligence officer recover the most famous skeleton ever lost—or will he join the … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Guard Books, books, fiction, thrillers
Tagged books, historical fiction, history, Papago Park, POW escape, submarine, thriller, Tohono O'odham, U-boat, World War II
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The Fascist Frame Launch Day footnotes!
Today’s the day! Launch Day for The Fascist Frame, book 5 in my Bone Guard archaeological adventure series! Those of you who’ve been following my work for a long time (Since Elisha Barber) will know I have a long-standing tradition … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Guard Books, fiction, history, thrillers, warfare
Tagged book launch, book release, flak tower, history, international thriller, Operation Gladio, thriller, WWII Italy
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Sharing some faves!
I recently took up Shepherd.com on their offer to make a list of the Best Books Weaving Adventure and History–and yes, one of those titles is non-fiction–because history itself is often an adventure! This list includes a few of my … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Guard Books, books, fiction, history, thrillers, Uncategorized
Tagged Andrew Clawson, author, books, Dan Brown, Daniel Silva, history, international thriller, Robert Kurson, Steve Berry, thriller novel
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Everything Drakemaster (or Nearly So)
My latest historical fantasy novel is hitting the shelves! Along with that, are all kinds of podcast, interviews and blogs! So, you can now buy the book! find it on Amazon| Barnes and Noble| Apple| Kobo or order from your … Continue reading
DRAKEMASTER! Forthcoming historical fantasy
I am thrilled to share the cover and concept for my next historical fantasy novel. Set in China during the Mongol invasions, DRAKEMASTER brings together an unexpected team of rivals to find a mechanical wonder based on Su Song’s astronomical … Continue reading
Posted in fantasy, fiction, history, medieval, medieval technology, Mongolia, Uncategorized
Tagged fantasy, fiction, history, medieval
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The Medieval Engineers of Islam
Many of my historical projects have delved into the technology of the Middle Ages, and it’s a topic I enjoy researching. I am always discovering cool things–sometimes things I’m not, alas, in a position to use. One fantastic example is … Continue reading
Posted in history, medieval, medieval technology, technology
Tagged al Jazari, Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Devices, historical technology, history, history of technology, inventions, Islam, Islamic engineering, Islamic technology, medieval engineering, medieval history, medieval Islam, medieval technology, Muslim engineer, Religion
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The Seasons of War
As I set out from my home to do battle, once again, with the forces of Winter, I mused upon my recent reading, a historical novel, which, in part, depicted battles between Mongols and the knights of the European High … Continue reading
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