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My Dog Wants To Eat You
It’s the haunting season. Prepare to be scared. There’s something not quite right about this dog, wouldn’t you agree? “A Dangerous Breed” is available now as an ebook. Continue reading
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Tagged coydog, genetic code, GMO, Native American, Peyton McKean, Shaman, story
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The Ghost Trees — Published!
I’m delighted to have my story appear in the same book as some very well respected, award winning, and best-selling mystery authors. Continue reading
Posted in Author, Indian Country
Tagged Duwamish Tribe, ebook, ghost, Native American, Peyton McKean, Seattle, Shaman
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Dinosaur Wars vs Terra Nova
I’m convinced Dinosaur Wars will someday be seen as the best dramatic incarnation of dinosaurs, eclipsing Jurassic Park, Terra Nova, and all the others by dint of my having conceptualized the story with all the elements that make up a good tale of action, adventure and romance. Continue reading
Dinosaur Wars: Mapping the Sequel
Here’s a diagram of Western Washington, showing the details of Victor Suarez’ valiant effort to quell a Kra invasion from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula. Continue reading
My Influences: Turok
These comic book tales of two Indian youths lost in a great valley full of dinosaurs were a major source of my view of what’s important in a story. Continue reading
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Tagged dinosaur, Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, Peyton McKean, Son of Stone, stegosaurus, Turok
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Ebook Cover Art
I’d love to have a real artist do my ebook covers, but how? I’ve had a vague idea for a while that’s beginning to flesh out in my mind. Continue reading
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Brian’s Book of Bastards
Before opening The Book Of Ancient Bastards, I’d thought there was only one Cleopatra. Au contraire, there were dozens of ’em, reigning throughout the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt. And, as author Brian Thornton so well illustrates, each new Cleo seemed a little more evil than last. Continue reading
A Rave Review!
I may not have won the grand prize, but my entry in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association annual literary contest garnered some raves from one of the judges. Continue reading
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Tagged 1943, aviators, guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Aviators, herbert hopp, PNWA, Uncle Herb
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Avenger Pilot Found!
I’ve identified the Navy torpedo bomber pilot who was shot down along with my Uncle Herb while they were attacking an Imperial Japanese task force in the battle for Guadalcanal in 1943. It will take more research to get the details sorted out, but a blockbuster story is definitely in the offing. Continue reading
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Tagged Grumman Avenger, Guadalcanal Aviators, solomon islands, south pacific, TBF-1, Uncle Herb, world war 2
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My Rock Band, The Beaters
I do a little entertaining now and then as bassist for The Beaters, a Seattle area band known for its inimitable brand of hard hitting rock’n’rhythm’n’blues. Continue reading
