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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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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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Edwin Charles Hopp 1925-2012
Most people consider it the least of their fingers, the pinky, the baby finger, the one least able. Not so with my father. Continue reading
The Giants’ Graveyard
I visited the Giants’ Graveyard to get some detail for describing several scenes in my upcoming novel, Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon. I got that and more. The surf, the solitude, the grandeur and the eeriness will stick with me for a long time. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Indian Country
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Giants' Graveyard, Native American
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Devil Dogs
For a good seasonal chill down your spine, I’d highly recommend you check out “A Dangerous Breed.” Continue reading
Posted in Author, Indian Country
Tagged ebook, mystery, Native American, Peyton McKean
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Got it covered!
The new cover art for my trilogy-completing Dinosaur Wars book, Blood On The Moon, has arrived! Continue reading
Posted in Author, From Outta Space
Tagged Blood On The Moon, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, ebook, science fiction
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Dinosaur Wars 3, done again!
The second draft of Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon is dun. Correction: done. Continue reading
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Tagged Blood On The Moon, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, ebook, novel, science fiction
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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





