Cover Reveal for An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody by D L Gardner

I am honored that the talented Dianne Gardner asked me to participate in the cover reveal for her latest book by An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody, a comic, vampire murder mystery.  The pre-release reviews are coming in and they’re fantastic! “Campy, fun, for some reason the writing and characterization remind me… Read more“Cover Reveal for An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody by D L Gardner”

Map Monday, Alternate Maps of the US & North America

People have always been fascinated by alternate realities, what ifs, and their hypothetical repercussions.  Whether it’s as mundane as what if Billy Buckner hadn’t booted that ball in the 10th or as complicated (and unlikely) as the Confederacy winning the US Civil War.  There seems to be an endless appetite… Read more“Map Monday, Alternate Maps of the US & North America”

Map Monday, Federal Reserve Banking System

Banking has been around almost as long as civilization itself.  While the two aren’t synonymous many of civilization’s achievements are related to banking.  The earliest known writing and numbering systems were developed to track commercial transactions, while loans from proto-banks facilitated trade between ancient cities.  Modern banking originated in rich… Read more“Map Monday, Federal Reserve Banking System”