The Silver Wreath

18/10/2024

Last chance to breathe ... Christmas and all of its wonder are just around the corner, barely more than a few heartbeats. My calendar began filling last January and while it is not what others may call "filled," it is what I can handle and enjoy. The key here is to enjoy the holidays, not matter how hectic they get. If your Christmas list begins early, like mine, take a deep breath now and let it out slowly. Blink twice and begin with a glorious smile on your face. What? Too early to consider this? No, Christmas began yesterday, I saw it on the faces of many people reaching out to be lifted from storm damage, lifting people out of storm damage, and folks helping folks. What a wondrous Christmas gift, and it's only October. Imagine who you can help in the coming weeks. Merry Christmas, it comes anytime you help another.

06/09/2024

Going back to the forest and the tale about camping. If we used this image, or a similar one, for the cover, what would you expect from the story? Now, a few more clues, a synopsis if you will. Matt and Barb were running late arriving at the campground. First a problem at Matt's job called him into work then a flat tire while enroute to the campground. Arriving just ahead of the host locking the gate, the host advised them to change sites, "campground is basically empty any way. Only two other guests, but your choice." Waking the next morning they found the bathhouse gone, and trees growing in front of their vehicle and between their vehicle and camper. The campground had been removed and they were now isolated from the world.
There you go, a bit of a mystery. So four titles to go with this image - "Campground" (the working title), "Wrong Forest" (suggested previously) and now two new possibilities - "Isolated" and "Removed". Comments? What does this image and synopis congure in your imagination?

30/08/2024

Labor Day is not the end of Summer, but an opportunity fly with dragons, explore the Highlands of Scotland, dance with time, and discover a lost identity. All Speurach Press kindle volumes are FREE from Friday, 8/30, through Labor Day, 9/2. Grab an adventure NOW, or pay for it later. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBMRX78X

16/08/2024

I returned to Storytelling yesterday. Getting ready for this event I reviewed a collection of tales to share and was actually quite worried about them coming with me - memory aint' what it used to be. But I had a wonderful and responsive audience of fifty or so retirees. I got so involved in the stories I had to shorten my prepared program - still ran over the hour they had requested. A wonderful afternoon - old friends are alive and well.

02/08/2024

Okay, here's a puzzle for all of you who read / buy books. If you saw this image wrap around on the cover - (a) would it interest you? (b) what type of story would you expect behind it? Now the clue - we are pondering two titles - working title is "Campground" however we are now leaning toward "Wrong Forest". Any and all comments are welcome and would gratefully appreciated. Thanks.

12/07/2024

"Lost Finder" is live and can be added to YOUR bookshelf!

05/07/2024

Available to read in 6 days! https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Finder-Gale-Buck/dp/1736023063/

28/06/2024

99 Cent special is only good through release date - 7/11/24.
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21/06/2024

Lost Finder is now available for preorder. Release date is July 11. Now a tickler - the Kindle version is only 99 cents, until release date, then back to 2.99. So, order early and save a buck or two.

Awakened in a rolling boxcar by something tugging at his boot, a man snatches a name from thin air. Stan Winthrop. He finds two clues to his identity hidden in his boot, a business card and a pocket menu for a restaurant in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. The card has two sets of letters and numbers w...

20/06/2024

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07/06/2024

[Standing in the restaurant kitchen] He had just finished fixing his first cup of coffee, in a heavy ceramic mug, and was heading toward the kitchen table when another woman came through the back door. Dressed in a light-green waitress uniform, she was a medium build and stood about five feet nine inches tall; a very pleasant picture to Stan’s eyes. Her soft brown hair just reached her shoulder and framed a warm, friendly, oval face. Brown eyes, a medium refined nose, and oval mouth were accented by a dimple on the left side of her growing smile. Rushing over to Stan, she took his cup from him, placed it on the table, and wrapped her arms around him.
“I wasn’t sure I’d ever see you again!”
Stan reacted in the only manner possible under the circumstances. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. It all seemed right, but he still had a big problem. Speaking just over a whisper he said, “I sure hope you’re Siobhan.”

Lost Finder - release date 7/11/24. Available for pre-sale now through Amazon and other fine book sellers.

Awakened in a rolling boxcar by something tugging at his boot, a man snatches a name from thin air. Stan Winthrop. He finds two clues to his identity hidden in his boot, a business card and a pocket menu for a restaurant in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. The card has two sets of letters and numbers w...

31/05/2024

It's coming soon! The newest escape from that "creative" mind that produced Treasured Adversaries and The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade. Current scheduled release: July 11, 2024. More later.

17/05/2024

This book ranked #1 in Theology on Amazon. Five days after its release, “Excuse me . . . My name is God: . . . do you have a minute, or two, to talk?” was ranked NUMBER ONE! Not there now but this slender volume with the very long name has received a bit of note. Most of you realize, maybe even appreciate, that I generate rather long works - either spanning multiple volumes or sitting heavy in your hands. Hey, a lifetime or generations are not easy to squeeze into a pocket, but this one does. Not the lifetime of a character, but yours. I am not an ordained minister nor a studied theologian, but I have had a few conversations with "The Boss." THAT is what this visit is about. The price barely covers the cost so no price break on this one, but if you have ever had a feeling that somebody was trying to get your attention, spend a few pennies and invest a few minutes. Spend time in your garden with a friend.

Have you ever felt that someone was trying to get your attention, but when you look around, nobody is there? God may be trying to get your attention because he would like to talk with you, to have a relationship with YOU. I am not a minister or a student of world religions. I am an analyst by tra...

03/05/2024

It had been four generations since that stone had moved revealing a tunnel that led into the heart of the mountain. Eleven volunteers were needed for the journey. Brothers, lovers, mothers, fathers, sons came forward. Eleven who might reach the heart of the mountain and rediscover a secret that was about to be lost. Eleven who discovered what it truly meant to rely on another as the stone rolled back into place and their quest began in total and absolute darkness. Join the adventure if you dare, but be warned that you might not be the same once you discover the Secret of the Turquins. Kindle version will be available for free download May 3 - 5, 2024.

Eleven are chosen from the entire community. Eleven souls willing to enter an unknown world in search of the secret that defines who they are. The youngest is only 12 years old. The oldest, his father, is 35 years. Two are parents. Three are women and eight are men. They have known each other as ...

12/04/2024

“. . . what IS time? We all deal with it. We all seem to be able to fill it, but . . . what IS it?” This question was put before a creative group of college students in a local pub. Unable to get an answer, a workshop was started to explore the question. One stipulation by the Provost - NO Time Travel. Ah, but what might happen if they figure out how to manipulate the past? Young couples who find each other today, will their relationships survive a change in yesterday? The power hungry politician, can he use yesterday to restore his standing tomorrow? How can we tell in today if yesterday was changed? Just what is it that is being chased, pursued, or changed? If you want an adventure where you don’t travel in time but explore its nature, fall in love, find out how much you can grab, reach into the past to protect tomorrow . . . then pull up a chair and join The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade. Download Kindle version for FREE this weekend (4/12-14/2024).

The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade

03/11/2023

I enjoy my "recreational reading." Normally I take on authors such as Dan Brown, Jack Whyte, James Rollins, and the like. Authors who not only tell a good story but write well. Currently, I am reading a lesser known author but still a great story - "Vrenessbith Awakening." I plan to continue this story by going straight to "Catarrachd." I published these stories in 2018 - 2019 and haven't been back to visit since then. I must admit, this is a GREAT story. Now for one of the reasons I am on this journey. With two works racing toward completion, I am looking for my next challenge. At the request from a special fan, I hope to begin the third part of this yarn early next year. Working title at this moment is "Vrenessbith - The Return." I must warn you, those who have taken the Vrenessbith journey, a lot is happening on the hillside above the loch and it ain't all "natural."

11/08/2023

Short note with a request. Sales of The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade has been surprising and I THANK YOU! A few of you even picked up a copy of Treasured Adversaries - double THANKS. Now, a request. Where ever you purchased your copy, please go back and leave a review - a few comments. Thank you and enjoy the journey - we have two more adventures being built at this time. Oh, if you haven't captured your copy yet, here's the link -

The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade

21/07/2023

It's that time! Well, almost. Tomorrow. The Thirstday Cognizance Brigade will be delivered to those who preordered on Kindle (at 99 cents - going to $5.99 sometime tomorrow) and you will be order the print copy from Amazon or your favorite book store. Not just a look at Time and how little we understand it, but a tale of budding romance, long lasting love, power struggles, and more ... much, much more. But be careful, it could twist your mind and leave you thinking.