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January 2, 2017
The Wonder of Lichens: A Resource List
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story
In writing my new novelette Holy Trinity, I was able to learn a lot about Pacific Northwest lichens. Lichens are a fascinating species, not merely because they have never been bred or artificially synthesized by human beings, but also because they’ve influenced so much of human history. Yet they’re largely invisible to literature. Perhaps, with my story Holy Trinity, I can go a little way to changing that status.
I am sure my main character, March Wong, would find lichens entrancing. In my story, March turns his bedroom into a lichen incubation laboratory, and discovers something new to science — I’m told by reputable lichenologists that this kind of discovery does happen semi-regularly in real life. So who knows, if you learn more about lichens, you could discover something interesting as well!
Here are a few of the books I recommend to people interested in learning more about this fascinating species:
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story is my own (fictional) contribution to the field of lichen studies.
Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest is a great guide to lichen species in the Northwest area.
Lichens of North America is the definitive guide to lichens across the United States, Canad and Mexico. This comprehensive guide is referenced in my story and used by March as a resource.
Lichens, an overview book that is part of the Smithsonian’s Natural World series, touches on lichens from around the world.
Keys to Lichens of North America is very helpful as an identification tool for lichens, and is used by scientists in the field to identify lichens.
Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of North America is a great photographic field guide and a classic resource.
Lichen Biology is the standard academic overview and a valuable reference for both students and researchers interested in lichenology.
A field guide to California Lichens is a useful guide if you happen to live in California.
The Wonder of Lichens: A Resource List was originally published on NedNote
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story
Ned Hayes worked with Kindle Select to provide a set of New Year specials to thank readers of The Eagle Tree for their support:
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story is a special Kindle-only release for the New Year that is discounted for this week only for US readers to $0.99. The author created a brand-new addition to the Eagle Tree storyline as a “thank you” to readers for 2016.
READ the new EAGLE TREE STORY >>
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story
The Eagle Tree was published by Little A Books in 2016 and became a national bestseller, delivered to over 80,000 readers. Thank you for being part of this marvelous publication journey in 2016!
Ned Hayes worked with Kindle Select to provide a set of New Year specials to thank readers of The Eagle Tree for their support:
UNITED STATES:
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story is a special Kindle-only release for the New Year that is discounted for this week only for US readers to $0.99. The author created a brand-new addition to the Eagle Tree storyline as a “thank you” to readers for 2016. Read the NEW EAGLE TREE STORY here >>
UNITED KINGDOM:
UK 12 Days of Kindle Christmas featuring The Eagle Tree — holiday promo 12/23/2016 thru 1/5/2017. (0.99 GBP) Get the UK Kindle deal >>
AUSTRALIA:
Australian 12 Days of Kindle Christmas with The Eagle Tree — holidays 12/25/2016 thru 1/5/2017. (0.99 AUD) Get the Australian Kindle deal >>
“THE EAGLE TREE” PAPERBACK:
Now available in paperback, The Eagle Tree eloquently explores what it means to be part of a family, a society, and the natural world that surrounds and connects us. This unique novel was endorsed by authors Temple Grandin and Steve Silberman and embraced by readers worldwide. Read THE EAGLE TREE >>
Holy Trinity: An Eagle Tree Story was originally published on NedNote
December 22, 2016
December always means Harry Potter for me. #harrypotter
December always means Harry Potter for me. #harrypotter
This time of year, I always think of the Lantern in the Woods,...
This time of year, I always think of the Lantern in the Woods, in ever-snowy Narnia. #narnia #CSLewis
December 16, 2016
A bookish paradise…. #books
A bookish paradise…. #books
December 8, 2016
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December 6, 2016
December 5, 2016
A book tree for the holidays! Merry Christmas to all ! #booktree...
A book tree for the holidays! Merry Christmas to all ! #booktree #christmas
November 28, 2016
New SINFUL FOLK book translations - in French, German, Italian
Exciting to see three new editions of my novel SINFUL FOLK — now translated into French, German and Italian. If you read these languages, you can get the novel in your language here:
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New SINFUL FOLK book translations – in French, German, Italian was originally published on NedNote
