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Mystery Writers Northwest
The Northwest Mystery Writers of America, brings together a very companionable group of like-minded creators of fictional plots and intrigues, gabbing over dinner, drinks, and other diversions. Continue reading
Canoeing at Tofino
Went paddling in a hand-carved cedar dugout canoe with the granddaughter of a hereditary chief of the Clayoquot (Tla-oo-qui-aht) Tribe. I’ll write more when I catch my breath.
Posted in Indian Country
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Another look at book three
Ah, the moon. What a great place for young lovers to visit. No wait. Young warriors? Continue reading
Posted in From Outta Space
Tagged Chase Armstrong, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, ebook, Kit Daniels, science fiction, story
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How’s this, for starters?
Here’s an excerpt from the first few pages of Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon, coming soon to an ebook seller near you! Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Chase Armstrong, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Kit Daniels, science fiction, story, tyrannosaur
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Dr. Ogilvey’s Exaltation Theory
Scientists need to get a new view of dinosaurs that includes thinking about the high end of their behavior, not just the usual lizard-like, low end ideas. Continue reading
Posted in Real Science
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, dinosaurs, Dr. Ogilvey, evolution
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Maddy, meet Rexxy
Going off by herself in Yellowstone to snap a couple of cool photos has proven to be one of the worst choices of Maddy Meyer’s young life, and maybe the last. Continue reading
The practice of writing
Each story I release is the product of what I learned in writing the previous one, plus some new insight I’ve come up with for the new effort. Continue reading
Posted in Author, From Outta Space
Tagged mystery, Peyton McKean, story
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Furiously writing Dinosaur Wars 3
It’s been awhile since I’ve published a story. There’s a good reason, trust me. You see, I’ve been assailing my computer keyboard with a mad flurry of prose. Dinosaur Wars book three, Blood On The Moon, is on its way. … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Uncategorized
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Kra, science fiction, Tule Elk
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Gotta Love Those Secret Space Missions
The day of the super-secret “Moonraker” James Bond type of high adventure spaceflight has arrived. Continue reading
Posted in From Outta Space
Tagged science fiction, secret mission, space shuttle, X37
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A Molecular Weapon
I’ve got a feeling that my biotech sleuth, Dr. Peyton McKean, will soon embark on an adventure that involves tracking down a murderer bent on using this deadly molecular weapon. Continue reading
Posted in Real Science
Tagged anthrax toxin, bioterror, mystery, Peyton McKean
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