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Friday, November 22, 2013

A 51-year old Message to the American People

On the 50th anniversary of JFK's death, I remind everyone that on August 15, 1962, John F. Kennedy spoke to delegates from some 90 tribes on the South Lawn at the White House. He told them: “I hope that this visit here, which is more than ceremonial, will be a reminder to all Americans of the number of Indians whose housing is inadequate, whose education is inadequate, whose employment is inadequate, whose health is inadequate, whose security and old age is inadequate—a very useful reminder that there is still a good deal of unfinished business.” 

It is indeed sad that after more than 51 years many of these issues that President Kennedy spoke of are still unfulfilled today.


President John F. Kennedy greets a group of delegates to the American Indian Chicago Conference, August 15, 1962. White House, West Wing Lawn. (John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum)

Picture and quote reprinted from Indian Country Today.

Montana Harvest Customer Review



A customer posted the following review for Montana Harvest on Amazon.com:

"Colorful and descriptive writing. A suspenseful story. Tension and excitement builds with each chapter. Speaking as a medical professional, his research was impeccable; as well as the research on Native American spiritual customs and law enforcement. Very enjoyable read -- 5 stars"

If you've read Montana Harvest and care to post your own review on Amazon, you can use the following link:

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?ie=UTF8&asin=B00G5FFIBU&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=133140011&ref_=cm_cr_dp_wrt_btm&store=digital-text

Montana Harvest Signing Event



Just 22 days until CAPA Holiday Authors Event: Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT, 12/14/13, 9:00 AM

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Montana Harvest Novel Excerpt

I have added an excerpt from my novel, Montana Harvest to my website. The excerpt includes chapter 16 in its entirety, pages 87-94. Clicking on the title link of this blog entry will bring you to the excerpt on my website.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Website Makeover

I converted to a more professional template for my website that also gives it a rustic feel. I included additional photos from my Montana trip on each of the individual website pages. Tell me what you think.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Montana Harvest's Barnes & Noble page

The paperback edition of Montana Harvest is now available for purchase on Barnes & Noble's website. Click on the title link to go to my novel's page.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Montana Harvest Now On Goodreads

Montana Harvest is now available on Goodreads, a site where you can explore, rate, and recommend books to other readers. Click on the title link to go to my Goodreads page for Montana Harvest.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Copy of Montana Harvest to be donated to a Connecticut homeless shelter

This newly purchased copy of Montana Harvest will be donated through my membership with the Connecticut Authors & Publishers Association to one of the following homeless shelters In Connecticut: South Park Inn in Hartford, Columbus House in New Haven, or Operation Hope in Fairfield.

Friday, November 8, 2013

MONTANA HARVEST


Montana Harvest, a Jim Buchanan series novel is free for Amazon Prime members via the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. Click on the title of this blog entry to go to the Amazon store where you can download my novel for free if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber and have a Kindle.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Holiday Authors Event


I will be signing copies of my new novel, Montana Harvest at the Connecticut Authors & Publishers' Holiday Authors Event on Saturday, December 14 at the Willington Public Library, from 9 am - 3 pm. 

Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT 06279

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Montana Harvest Now Available In Paperback

Montana Harvest

Torn between two different worlds, Jim Buchanan, the son of a Scottish immigrant and a Native American woman, had it all--a lucrative sports career and celebrity status. But it wasn't enough to satisfy a deeper hunger. So he sacrificed it all to return to his roots, to the land he knew and loved.

In fictional Cedar County, Montana, Sheriff Buchanan is the law. When the FBI approaches him concerning a missing persons investigation, it threatens not only his own life but also the life of the person dearest to his heart.

In his attempt to crack the case, Jim comes to grip with a long-held family secret and experiences the mystical nature of his Native American heritage.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author:

The son of a Scottish immigrant and a Native American woman, Jim Buchanan found his glory on the gridiron. After a star-studded college career and three years with the Chicago Bears, Jim Buchanan retired from football. A deeper hunger within his soul compelled him to yearn for something more.

A hitch in the United States Air Force as a military policeman piqued his interest in law enforcement and upon returning to the states he joined the Montana Highway Patrol. Three years later he was elected county sheriff.

Montana Harvest begins in the spring of Jim Buchanan's first year as sheriff of Cedar County, Montana.