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Writings from the Northwest Corner
The Neah Virus arises seemingly out of nowhere. In contrast to the smallpox epidemics of the 1850s, it kills outsiders but leaves Makah Indians untouched. Hmmm. How could that be? Better ask the old shaman, Gordon Steel. He seems to know more than he is saying. Or better yet, ask Raven, the trickster spirit. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Indian Country
Tagged mystery, Native American, Peyton McKean, Seattle, Shaman, The Neah Virus
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The FLAG versus the norovirus
It’s a unique feeling to read about a virus from which you yourself are suffering, and learn that a weapon you invented is being used to combat it. Continue reading
Posted in Real Science
Tagged FLAG epitope, Immunex, norovirus, Seattle
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Even more dinosaur skin
Dinosaur artists take note. The look and feel of dinosaur skin has come into a new age of fashion and taste. Dinosaur fans, prepare to be amazed at the new look of the old beasties. Continue reading
More Dinosaur Skin
With so many variations of feathers and scales among dinosaurs and birds, it’s clear that the author describing dinosaurs in fiction has a “free range” of possibilities to choose from. Continue reading
Posted in Real Science
Tagged dinosaur, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, feathers, fur, fuzz, pachyrhinosaurus
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Dinosaur skin — scaly or furry?
Whatever is the paleo-artist to do? Scaly dinosaurs? Furry ones? Feathery? All of the above? None of the above? Only time and a lot of fossil digging will tell, but I’m in favor of trying out a new concept now and then. Continue reading
Posted in Real Science
Tagged dinosaur, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Tales, Saving Pachyrhinosaurus
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New year, new book
Three novels are on the way this year: a medical thriller, a war story, and a dinosaur science fiction. Don’t fall behind in your reading. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Indian Country
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, ebook, herbert hopp, military, mystery, Native American, Peyton McKean, science fiction, Uncle Herb
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My bad reviews
These few nasty reviewers are doing their best to slow down the progress of my books and my writing career. You can help me get past them. Continue reading
Posted in Author, From Outta Space
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Earthfall, ebook
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Sober Thoughts At Pearl Harbor
What if you had been there and seen those bomber squadrons roaring in to wreak their carnage? Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, military, Uncle Herb, uss copahee
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Let The Hukilau Begin
Aloha Continue reading
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Fun and games with T rex
Here’s an excerpt from the book, Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon, in which Chase Armstrong, the wildlife biologist hero, tranquilizer darts and radio collars a big nasty T rex. Continue reading
Tagged Blood On The Moon, Chase Armstrong, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, ebook, Kit Daniels, tyrannosaur
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