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Area 51: Invasion is free
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
November 9, 2024
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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
The Pigeon Tunnel is a documentary on John le Carre, whose real name is David Cornwell. As a writer I found it fascinating as his
A single event can have strange historical ripples. In 1702 a yellow fever epidemic wiped out 10% of the population in less than three months.
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That Dark and Bloody River by Allan W. Eckert is a historical novel that tells the story of the American frontier in the late 18th
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Happy Valley is a British crime drama series created by Sally Wainwright and starring Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood, a police sergeant in the West
Introduction In the middle of nowhere on the way to nowhere is the way I describe Area 51 in my books. Nestled in the remote
As usual, the first of the month brings a plethora (Yes, I know what the word means) of free and discounted books. Free today only:
How AI Will Cripple Authors’ Livelihood versus the Uncanny Valley Something lost in all the talk of ChapGPT, Bard and the newer programs focused specifically
Understanding Wet Bulb Temperature and Its Dangerous Implications I saw Wet Bulb temperature used in a science fiction short film and decided to investigate further
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
I saw someone pose the question on twitter the other day about what would happen in Phoenix if the power went out for three days
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a film do so much with so little dialogue and action. The Quiet Girl is a very quiet film.
A lot of discussions lately among those of us in the creative fields such as writers, whether AI will replace us. So I went to
I stumbled on this series on Amazon Prime knowing nothing about it. I thought “that actress is familiar” and, of course, it’s Emily Blunt. Loved
Who Are Patience and Fortitude? My two favorite lions guard the front entrance of the main branch of the New York Public Library. Long before
Every disaster requires seven things to go wrong. Six Cascade events leading to the 7th event, the disaster. At least one of the Cascade events
I just rebinged Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. I noted a number of things I hadn’t picked up on the first time
April Fools Book Blowout from Bob Mayer. For Real. Lots of good deals today. This is not a prank. So many, I just have to
On July 29, 1976, serial killer David Berkowitz – who would become known as the Son of Sam – committed the first of his murders
The first rail tracks on the lower west side of Manhattan were laid along 10th and 11th Avenues south from Penn Station. The problem was,
For today, 1 March, both these books are free for the first time on my Freebies page. I’m making the Area Study Guide free because
With multiple plot lines running in 1923, one constant is the epic “waiting on Spencer” to come back home so they can fight for their
Let me start by saying this is an entertaining movie. And it was very successful given its budget of 3 million. And kudos to the
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This series from the BBC and on Epix is amazingly true to history, although you might not believe it when you watch it. At the
I love writing fiction that finds amazing fact and “coincidences” of history and weaves them together into a thriller. These are facts: On the 25th
When I was with the 10th Special Forces we initiated a program initially called, believe it or not, Jedi Warrior. That was changed to Trojan
Gary Oldman reprises his Smiley character, albeit with a different name and a different time, in the series Slow Horses. The title refers to the
I’ve got a lot of free and discounted books—the most ever, but let’s focus on what your priorities should be for 2023. First, real basic,
As a caveat, I’ve never been into the Star Wars universe. Saw the first one in 1977 and I think that’s it. I enjoyed it
In 2019 the Whakaari Volcano erupted. Briefly. For just a couple of minutes. 22 people died. Tourists. Visiting an active volcano that had erupted twice
As we went the “we’ll circle back to that next year” time of year, I’m giving away a free book many have found useful. Life’s
A conference held on the southwestern tip of Staten Island, New York on 11 September 1776 A.D. in the Billop House, which still stands. This
They nailed it. Each character’s plot line ended up where it should have. Spoilers ahead. Let’s start with the deaths. Did Tanya deserve to die?
A quick note to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Some thoughts on unusual and thoughtful gift ideas. The Green Beret Pocket Survival Guide makes
The recent attack on the power grid in North Carolina raises a lot of questions and also signals how fragile our infrastructure is. The area
‘Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’ Winston
Years ago I pondered the problem of increasing Presidential power. It seemed we were losing our ability to hold in check the executive branch. The
I went into the University of Tennessee cardio unit yesterday for a scheduled appointment to check out my heart. I ended up getting a stent
One of the mantras of my Area 51 books, indeed all my science fiction, is we don’t know as much as we think we know.
Unless you’ve actually done it, starting a fire seems easy. I see so many movies and shows where people get a fire going with no
The original idea for this book came from my son, who wondered what would happen if a natural disaster occurred at a nuclear missile base.
Branching off from serious military thrillers and the other extreme of epic science fiction, I wanted to write something a bit more fun and personal.
Interstates are a necessary evil. You can get from here to there in your auto fast. But they’re numbingly boring. And you’re competing with a
Cades Cove is one of the top destinations in Smoky Mountains National Park. Because it is indeed beautiful, especially early in the morning. But because
This was a very depressing book to read. It also should be required reading for all involved in Special Operations, especially the Navy Special Warfare
Out 10 days early as a Halloween treat, Phoebe and the Traitor is out in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, trade paperback and hardcover. The prequel, Shane
I remember watching Led Zeppelin’s last concert in the current Garden from ‘Blue Heaven’. Also attending the Millrose Games when they were held at the
New York City was not where the first Europeans settled in the area. They bypassed it. Maybe they knew something? The reality is that the
Yesterday I did a one-day loop along the border of TN and NC. I’ve done all these roads before and camped in the area a
If you fly into or out of LaGuardia, coming in or going out over the Bronx—which a plane seemed to do every two minutes while
I tracked down his grave while doing research for a book, The Jefferson Allegiance, which has as the premise that Hamilton and Jefferson brokered a
NEW YORK CITY’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK Today is publication day! It’s in Kindle Unlimited so feel free to thumb through and check out all this
In addition to the usual permanently free titles. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide is discounted to .99 or Kindle Unlimited. Today, Psychic Warrior
This Danish Movie from 2021 was titled in its home country as The Shadow In My Eye. It is a devastating movie about a real
Prison ships in New York Harbor. More American soldiers and sailors died in prison ships (primarily Wallabout Bay in the East River, now Fort Greene
Will it finally cool off a bit? Labor Day weekend looms. Fall beckons. On a more serious note, because you know me, here’s a link
Since people have been asking, I’m going to start posting quick notes on various survival, camping, and boondocking gear. It’s taken me a while to
Part of the history of the north-east Bronx, but more recently, was the short lived amusement park, Freedomland. It was a theme park built in
The Battle of Long Island on 27 August 1776. We lost. George Washington, fresh from his victory pushing the British out of Boston, came south,
Yep, that’s a lot. To start with the Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free on kindle today and through Saturday. Other book deals