Boo, a 1.8 pound kitten who is a literal rescue (we won’t discuss her tragic back-story) is now part of the family. This morning is
I’ve started doing daily short videos from Maggie’s Farm. I try to not go over a minute each. I usually feature a book amidst the
New York Minute, the first book in the Will Kane series is free today through the 14th. Also, the first two books in the original
I’m updating my survival slideshows, one a day, and posting them. Here are the ones I’ve done so far. They’re on Slideshare and you can
Free through the 28th, take a Quantum Leap through History on D-Day with the Time Patrol. ‘Now this is not the end. It is not
I took the strategies and tactics we used in Special Forces and put them into a Cycle of Success anyone can use. The Green Beret
The first book in my Atlantis series, which was a #1 bestseller on Amazon, is free today through the 17th. Life’s Little Black is also
For the first time, and only time in the next year, Rocky Start is free for five days. The first book in the Rocky Start
I wrote Z: Final Countdown years ago after reading The Hot Zone. It’s free through the 6th and in Kindle Unlimited. As a fiction writer
I’ve finally, after many years, updated my web site. There’s a lot there and I still need to go through it all. Feel free to
This is the best preparation guide on the market. It walks you through what you need to do, one step at a time. The Green
Free today through the 23rd of August: New York Minute How far can a good man get pushed? Who has the deadly skills to stand
The Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free today through the 21st of August: Download the kindle version and have it on your phone.
Today through the 7th. One in Vermillion is only .99 or Kindle Unlimited. Also, Rocky Start is only .99 or Kindle Unlimited on Amazon UK.
We don’t think of these two things unless something goes wrong. And that’s the worst time to figure them out. The first is where your
When I consult with clients about the Area Study and preparation for disastrous events, I often run into those who favor a fixed position for
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
I wrote this post after there was a snowstorm on the east coast and thousands of drivers were trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in
Hot Weather Preparation and Survival Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or
Someone on twitter asked me about this, referencing several recent disasters, where people experienced flash floods. So here goes. Flash floods are sudden and powerful
Every situation is different and this is a guideline. Always make sure your priority is safety for yourself first, then others. You can’t help others
WHAT TO DO IN A CROWD CRUSH – it happens fast and in varied venues. Even if you think this will never apply to you,
Because understanding the possible threats and dangers where you live is so critical, as evidenced by recent events, I’m giving away my Green Beret Area
We recently had a tornado touch down here. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without power for
If an evacuation has been called, such as for a hurricane, you evacuate as soon as possible. For some situations, smart people evacuate before the
The Area Study focuses your preparation efforts and saves time & money. An Area Study will not only help you prepare, it will also
At the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump
Excerpted from: First, there are several terms stamped on the food. This is what they mean: SELL BY: How long a store should display the
The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. There are 118 elements. They are the building blocks of our reality. But how
Most survival books focus on the survival aspect. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide has that, but first, it focuses on preparation. What to
We recently had a tornado touch down here in Knoxville. We were not in the path and only had a tree broken, but were without
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a
If you need one piece of preparation gear, get the one that has a lot of pieces. Frankly, after researching, there’s nothing wrong with buying
For the first time ever, Very Nice Funerals is free on Amazon; it’s also in Kindle Unlimited. Also, after doing research, we discovered the audiobook
There is a post making the rounds that cadets didn’t want to shake Trump’s hand at graduation and that’s why he left early. It doesn’t
Sometimes movies and tv shows and books are poorly marketed. Number 24 is one of those simply from the image they use; of a soldier
Guy Ritchie seems to be England’s answer to Taylor Sheridan. His dramas are more cerebral and focused on psychology than the American shows, though. Mobland
The first book of my Atlantis series is free today through the 22nd. The full blurb is: “Spell-binding! Will keep you on the edge of
Popular media is full of post-Apocalyptic shows. Walking Dead, The Last of Us, Earth Abides, etc. The same with movies showing Apocalyptic events where a
Seems forever ago we wrote this, starting with just the premise of a female film director and a Special Forces guy. Don’t Look Down is
You need this book. I say that in all seriousness. The first half of it walks you through basic preparation in a step by step
Spoilers ahead. Intentionally. I watched the first season and was good with it (liked Fallout a lot better; loved Peripheral but it got canceled for
Area 51 Invasion is free from 18 April through 22 April. While this book is far into the Area 51 series it can be read
First, as a writer, watching an hour-long episode with zero cuts is stunning. I’ve had to watch several videos of how they achieved this, the
The climactic book of the Rocky Start series, The Honey Pot Plot, is live today in ebook on all platforms (paperback tomorrow, audio in May).
I “what if” for a living. What makes Special Forces elite is our planning before the actual mission. Planning for all possible contingencies, on top of the
I remember this summer. So I wrote about it. New York Minute is the first book in the Will Kane Green Beret series. He’s sort
From today through the 24th. It’s a good resource to download to your cell phone and have on hand in case of emergency or disaster.
The first books in our two new series are on sale today. Lavender’s Blue is free for the first time ever until the 18th and
I really enjoyed the book, Like After Life, by Kate Atkinson. We didn’t know a mini-series had been made out of it but found it
We binged American Primeval yesterday and while it had its good moments, it left a bad taste in our mouths. Yes, spoilers ahead, but also
I was looking forward to this series based on the classic book. After all, Earth Abides was partly the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Stand.
One in Vermillion is free on Kindle Unlimited today 22 Dec and tomorrow 23 December as our holidays gift to you. There are two other
Our super-fantastic-wonderful book Rest In Pink is only .99 today. or Kindle Unlimited here. There are other free books today, too. One could possibly save
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time here with our son and grandsons. They traded the city life of San
FREE today and through the weekend: The Kennedy Endeavor. A thriller based on facts. Below is Mary Meyer, whose husband was in the CIA. She
The series Bad Sisters is funny at times. But it’s also shocking. And sad. I really can’t pigeonhole this series, which I really like. I
I served in the Special Forces Group oriented to mountain and cold weather operations. In my first six months commanding an A-Team I went to
The Honey Pot Plot Due to popular demand, we’ve made the pre-order live on all eBook platforms. The date listed is in May, but we
50% off. The screenplay has been written by one of the originators of Alien franchise. AREA 51. Our history isn’t what we believe. I keep
This was a fun book to write. I’ve always believed that if aliens did invade, we’re pretty much screwed since they have the technology get
Lavender’s Blue the first book in our bestselling Liz Danger series, is only .99 today; Area 51 the first book in the three million copy
Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins The author uses recently declassified material and extensive interviews to delve into
I think Very Nice Funerals is my 90th book published give or take a few. Given the success of the first book in this series,
Yes, it is finally here. We’re doing a short fuse on this pre-order since the book publishes on 25 October on all ebook platforms and
Things were almost chilly this morning when I went outside to throw a tarp over the load on the trailer I have to haul away.
First off, what’s happened in western North Caroline and Eastern Tennessee in the mountains and adjacent areas is horrific. This will not be a quick
We rely on cell phones and the point has been made that they might be not be reliable. One thing to remember is that a
This meme makes the rounds on social media every few years for some weird reason; about putting your information in your voicemail if you are
Keep on you a list of all medications, allergies, special equipment, along with the names and contact information of doctors, pharmacists and family members. Keep
This is particularly key in moderate emergencies. During natural disasters such as hurricane, flood, extreme weather, wild fire, etc. an organized neighborhood can be essential
For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try
This is basically studying the environment around you in more detail, but with an eye to what it would be like to traverse it (whether
In the latest news, my wife and I have completed our move to Maggie’s Farm in west Tennessee, about 40 miles outside of Memphis. We’re
Before we discuss the ERP, we need to consider when you would use it. The most likely scenario is if there is an event where
How to Prevent Getting Lost We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but
GPS AND MAPS A key step in conducting an Area Study is to have maps. Actual, physical maps. We are a society that is overly
Purpose. Delineate the area being studied—this applies to your home, your work, and any other locations you will likely be. We’ll start with you, your
We’re besieged by advice, information and equipment to help us prepare and survive. How do you sort through it all? What is the most efficient
If a disaster struck, who would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I
There are many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day-to-day basis and long term.
Because we know we need to do something, but we’re not sure what, and there’s just so much other stuff to do in day-to-day living
We’ve likened Rocky Start to the movie Red set in a small town in the Smoky Mountains. It’s the first of what will be three
In honor of Independence Day, I am running my largest sale ever. First, Lavender’s Blue, besides being in Amazon Prime for free, and in Kindle
Civil War: Surprisingly, A Very Good Movie, If Depressing I probably shouldn’t say surprisingly given the director. Its directed and written by Alex Garland who
It is indeed a tragedy. Mandatory reading for anyone wanting to understand Special Operations Forces. I knew some of the stories in here and also
I recently put more titles into Kindle Unlimited across an array of genres. The Jefferson Allegiance was a national #2 bestseller when it came out.
And in Kindle Unlimited. We’re slow, but we get there eventually. We finally realized in our original contracts for our first three collaborations, Agnes and
This is the title of an article making the rounds in the writing world based on Elle Griffin taking a dive into the results of
Shelter from the Storm, the 6th book in the Green Beret series (Will Kane) is out today. Set in late 1978, Will Kane becomes embroiled
We love heroes. We love bravery. Reality? Not so much. Will is a movie set in Antwerp in 1942. It’s in Flemish, so subtitles are
There’s actually a lot to unpack from this movie. At times it’s almost a farce on both race and the world of publishing. But it
Simple is better. Less is more. Those are two fundamentals I try to stick to when writing. So when I read a book or watch
“Would it kill you to go home and see your mother?” Well, it very well might in the first book of the Liz Danger series
That is the question in Lavender’s Blue, the first book in the Liz Danger series and today’s Kindle Daily Deal. As a benefit, Shane and
2023 was one for the record books, although which records are up for debate. Personally, it was one of adjustment after going from never having
One of the best movies of the year. Okay, got that out of the way. And the reason for that is I read the NY
After quite a few proposals and a lot of modifications, we finally have a cover for the first book in our new Jennifer Crusie/Bob Mayer
