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The storm eagle.

A couple years back, I was sitting on a cliff and watching a storm roll in over the Bitterroot mountains. As the storm shook the forest canopy, this eagle surged from the dark clouds, right towards me.

Looking back, I was reminded of a few things. Like how my parents raised my sister and I. We were taught to venture out into the world, to carve a unique identity for ourselves, to become our own people. Our autonomous independence was respected…and personal growth encouraged. This was, perhaps, the greatest lesson from my parents. If you truly love something, you don’t try to control it. You let the person blossom organically.

And I think back to that evening in the Bitterroot Mountains, and that powerful storm, and the eagle. And now I know.

A healthy eagle flies far from the nest.

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Snow bison on the Montana plains.

Hey everyone, thought you’d enjoy this video clip of a snowy bison on the Montana prairie. Taken a few days ago.

I’m currently in Missoula working on a new novel and a screenplay. Be well!

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It’s Black Friday. I wrote a novel about that.

Well, since it’s Black Friday, I’m obligated to post this, haha. And this little novel is proving to be one of my post popular works. I really did put a ton of work into this, and thoroughly enjoyed writing the first draft.

I hope you all have been having a great Thanksgiving week.

You can order a paperback of Black Friday from an independent book store in my “home base” town of Missoula here. Or you can order the Ebook here.

Bison on the plains

I had the good fortune of spending yesterday in a unique natural area in Montana. So I thought I’d share an image of bison enjoying the falling snow.
Hope you all are having a nice Thanksgiving week so far.

Bison on the plains. Montana.

Social media update, bald eagle in Montana.

Hey everyone. Recently, Facebook invited me to their fan subscription program. You can sign up here.

In addition, I also have an active Instagram account. Check it out here.

One of my favorite things about living in Montana these last six years or so is the incredible wildlife. This bald eagle was filmed on the prairie.

A bald eagle in Montana.

Novel, short story news coming soon.

Hey everyone, I have some cool novel and short story news coming soon. In the meantime, I’m writing here in Missoula, Montana. It’s a pleasant 40 degrees. Not bad.

It’s the white-tailed deer rut here in Montana, and I was able to film a couple the other day.

A thirsty buck in Montana last week.

The glue keeping this country together.

This week, every time I speak with a cashier, or barista, or waiter, or nurse, or doctor, or pharmacist, or janitor, or gym worker, or mail delivery person or teacher, I thank them for keeping the city of Missoula running, and our country. They are the glue that keeps our lives functioning during these unique times. They are irreplaceable and on the front lines.

Thank you all.

An outstanding bull elk in the Montana mountains.

Montana, big bucks, and winter.

Well folks, winter has arrived here in the great North of Montana. I’m busy writing and about to head to a doctors appointment. But first I’d like to post this image of a great white-tailed deer taken last week on the prairie. It’s been an absolute honor to live in these great mountains the last six years.

My short story collection, “The Gloaming”

Hey everyone, greetings from a wintry scene in Missoula. I’ve been writing all day and keeping toasty. However, I have some cool news concerning my short story collection “The Gloaming” coming soon. Also, Facebook recently made major changes to pages. You can now follow my official fan page here.

Big moose in Glacier, writing update.

Hey everyone. I’m in Missoula working on THE PULLER script and braving winter, haha. I have some cool writing news coming I’m very excited about, too. Also a NEW short story collection is coming soon. Winter is time to write, and get new work out there to you all. I appreciate your patience and having my back over these last few years!

Also, you can now follow my official Facebook page HERE.

A handsome bull moose in Glacier.