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Where did it all start ?
The author bug bit me in high school. I wanted to write, to invoke that immense joy of reading a good book. I was amazed how words written on a page could send my imagination into the past, the future or into the world of Hobbits.
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THE INVINCIBLE CREW SERIES
Book One: The boy with no name
In a magical land like no other, children are named for the special abilities they are born with. All except one, and he will remain nameless until he discovers what his magical talent is.
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When the adults are overtaken by a mystical spell, the fate of the village rest in the hands of the children.
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This book is a tale of a boy in search of his name and a village that must be saved.
THE INVINCIBLE CREW SERIES
Book Two: THE RED ORB
There are many secrets to be revealed by the children of the Invincible Crew. And they will need that knowledge if they are going to stop kidnappers and thieves.
And the Evil Lady has returned.
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Magic powers will be found, but they will also be lost.
The village is in big trouble.
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BOOK THREE: PRINCESS MALDIVA
A girl is sick in magical Splendor?
Vince has troubling dreams ... and visitors.
Buster can't figure out ANY riddles.
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The worst news might be that Maldiva is back! And she has an ironclad plan.
She's regaining power and this time she's not alone.
Will it work?
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Find out in the final saga of "The Invincible Crew Series".
There’s a small Arizona town sitting next to the Mexican Border. It has an abundance of poverty, bootlegging, and prostitution. Throw in some smuggling of people and drugs and you’ve got Border Town . . . all of it controlled by one man. Who'll stop him?
Five friends are born in the mid-fifties.
One wears a sheriff’s badge, but is known to look the other way. The second, is a man of the cloth, who can’t overcome his friends. The third, rules the entire town through fear and intimidation. The fourth is in prison for the death of the fifth.
Border Town Book 2
Newton Webb, the newly appointed sheriff, has his hands full. He has family trouble, personal issues, and murders he can't solve.
Despite these challenges, he remains determined to bring justice and peace to the town.
Newton's resolve is tested when a mysterious stranger arrives in town, bringing with him a shadowy past and a connection to the unsolved murders.
The sheriff knows he must rely on his instincts and the few allies he trusts. The web of secrets tighten and leads him to confront his own demons.
In a town where everyone has something to hide, Sheriff Webb must decide how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth.
Border Town has more than its share of new problems—and old problems, but more than anything else ... Secrets.
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
And I have promises to keep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost
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What am I working on?
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I am in the formulation phase of creating a story concept.
In other words, nothing.
I need to get going on book 3 of the Border Town series. Just waiting for my mind to lock in.
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The Invincible Crew was originally a bedtime story?
One night years ago I was put on the spot by my sister-in-law to tell her kids a bedtime story.
Well, with no children of my own, I had no idea of what to tell them. I’d never watched any of those famous Disney movies or anything!
So, there I was, without a net, making up a tale. I began without a clue of what to name my character, so I said he had no name
…and now I’m sharing that story with all kids.
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I am from Springfield, Missouri. I served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Later, I attended the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Glynco, Georgia and was stationed in beautiful San Diego, California. After nearly 25 years, I retired in December of 2016.
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During my career, I served a stint as a public information officer in charge of media operations. I got to supervise the San Diego segment of the hit series “Border Wars” by the National Geographic Channel. While in that position, I gave a ton of border tours to many officials as well as famous celebrities. In addition, I was on the patrol's nation-wide recruiting team and he chaired numerous oral hiring boards. I personally implemented a few highly regarded public relations programs. I was honored with two Commissioner’s Awards plus, the Attorney General’s Award for outstanding service.
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Retirement finally allowed me the time to write. Although I dreamed of producing novels, the journey started with the story mentioned above, “The boy with no name.”
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