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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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