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Interview for Flunky: Pawns and Kings

The good folks over at Canadian Bulldog's World (whose site I write for) were kind enough to interview me about my upcoming book, Flunky: Pawns and Kings. Click hereto check out the interview and don't forget to enter for a chance to win a free digital copy of Flunky: Pawns and Kings.

Boz and Charles Dickens: A Tale of Two Writers

Copyright 2018 by Michael RickardCharles Dicken, a figure synonymous with Victorian England and recognized as one of the first authors to become an international celebrity. His timeless works such as A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and many others continue to resonate with audiences and yet for several years Dickens looked as if his writing career was doomed to mediocrity or failure. Join me for a look at "Boz and Charles Dickens—a Tale of Two Writer...

Feminist Icon Harriet Martineau: Challenging Victorian Society

Although the Victorian Age saw tremendous changes in England including the expansion of the Industrial Revolution and a new voting class, women remained in rigidly defined roles. However, not everyone agreed. Harriet Martineau would challenge English society on many levels. Click here to watch my video,Harriet Martineau, Challenging Victorian Society.

Book Review: "Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later."

Brian Pillman remains one of wrestling’s greatest what-if stories, with fans wondering what would his life been like had he not died twenty-one years ago. In a world full of colorful characters and off-the-wall personalities, Pillman arguably was the poster child for everything good and bad about professional wrestling, epitomizing athleticism and charisma while also showing wrestling’s personal pitfalls.Author Liam O’Rourke presents a well-written examination of Pillman’s life in the 2018 bi...

Enter to win a digital copy of my new book, "Flunky: Pawns and Kings."

100 lucky individuals will win a digital copy of my upcoming release Flunky: Pawns and Kings. It's easy to enter. Just sign up for Goodreads and enter the contestant. Click below for more information on this free giveaway of Flunky: Pawns and Kings. Good luck! If the link doesn't work, click here.

A Look Back at Ric Flair Finance

Editor's Note: Back in 2007, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair launched Ric Flair Finance, what seemed like the next step in "Slick Ric's" storied career. Sadly, Ric Flair Finance only lasted a year (arguably because it was ahead of its time). Join me as I look back at Ric Flair Finance.Copyright 2007 by Mike Rickard II Originally published at World Wrestling Insanity Sep 14, 2007 Like most wrestling fans, I feel the financial pinch from time to time whether it's buying tickets to Wrestlemania, keeping...

The Big Announcement Revealed!

My first novel, Flunky: Pawns and Kings debuts on Amazon.com on November 25, 2018. You can purchase it through Kindle or order a paperback. Say hello to the bad guys—well at least the people who work for the underworld’s costumed villains; the anonymous thugs whose only role is acting as cannon fodder against the world’s mightiest heroes. However, things are about to change…Every dog has its day – and every criminal has a good side.Growing up with his friends Paul “Dizzy” Stevens and Ric Evan...

Madison Square Garden Magic: The Pat Patterson vs. Sgt. Slaughter Alley Fight. Part Two of Two.

Madison Square Garden has been home to some bloody brawls but they were a shadow of what happened on May 4, 1981 when Sgt. Slaughter and Pat Patterson wrestled (and I used that term loosely) in no holds barred bout known as the Alley Fight.Click here to read part one.Click here to read part two.Originally presented at Canadian Bulldog's World.

The Countdown Begins!

On Thursday November 1, 2018 I'll announce the details on my new book. Will it be another wrestling book, a sequel to Laughing All the Way to the Bank Robbery (How an Attorney Survived Prison), a coloring book, or something even crazier? Check back next week to learn all the details.

Madison Square Garden Magic: The Pat Patterson vs. Sgt. Slaughter Alley Fight. Part One of Two.

Madison Square Garden has been home to some bloody brawls but they were a shadow of what happened on May 4, 1981 when Sgt. Slaughter and Pat Patterson wrestled (and I used that term loosely) in no holds barred bout known as the Alley Fight.To understand what led to this match we need to go back to early 1981 in which Sgt. Slaughter was offering $5,000 to anyone who could break out of his Cobra Clutch submission hold. For weeks, Slaughter had been goading Pat Patterson into accepting the chall...