I recently used information about the Methuselah tree in Perfect Memories, the book I am working on. Hiking in the White Mountains, we saw Bristlecone Pine trees that looked like…
Baxter Black, large animal veterinarian, America’s cowboy poet, high school and college bull rider, was a favorite poet of mine. Reading his poetry entertains, educates and always provides a unique…
One Hundred Year Celebration – Phoenix Writing Club
I have been a member of various writing groups and even co-founded one. The one I have belonged to for the longest time is the Phoenix Writers Club (PWC) My…
Review from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Revenant “Richard McMaster writes a compelling and complex story of World War II from multiple vantages. This is not…
My favorite novel, Voyage of Life, has been percolating in my mind from the original idea forty-five years ago and more recently how and when to publish it. This novel…
I don’t know exactly why I choose to communicate my experiences, observations and feelings by writing. For sure, I keep writing because the feedback I have received has touched me. Probably…
Lawyers, Trees and Fine Print I recently received a new Visa Cash card. I also received a legal document entitled, Important Information. It was 60 pages front and back, published…
Aaron's War Inspiration Sometimes, it is one thing that inspires the writing of a novel. There were many inspirations behind the story, Aaron’s War but no doubt how WWII affected…
Discovering who I am came a little slow. I remember thinking I wanted to be one of those guys who could wear plaid shorts, with striped shirts. I thought there…
I never thought I’d write an autobiography/memoir—a common man writing about a common man. Writing this started as a COVID distraction, an escape from the drudgery of publishing five novels,…
Several years ago, I co-founded the Arizona Traditions Writers Club. Actually, it was more of a hockey assist on my part. Carol Clavely, author of Western novels deserves the credit. …
