CLICK FOR LINKS TO ORDER THIS BOOK CLICK FOR LINKS TO ORDER THIS BOOK General information
and site guide
for The Birch clump Novels:
Hawk Dancer and Cloudburst


This page has been updated February 26, 2010.
www.hawkdancer.com web site is © by Joshua Seidl, SSP
Site Index
HOME 1. Front page
Order novels 2. Links to major on line book stores.
Full SITE MAP 3. Synopsis of each page
Reviews 4. Media Reviews
About us 5. About the Author, Illustrator and the Editor
Read a selection 6. The little christmas story that grew to become two novels
Illustrations 7. Art for the novels by Kathy Johnson
Photos & art 8. Photos and web art by the author
Amos: 9. Another short story
Writing Tips 10. How to write to become published
Ministry Links 11. Inculturation ministry links. Students and workers in cultural diversity ministries and jobs
Facts & FAQs 12. General replies to frequent inquiries
Village of Birch Clump 13. Fun facts about the village and villagers
Monthly Short Story 14. A new story every 4 - 8 weeks
Research & Resources 15. Links and media resources for teachers, students, professionals in cultural diversity. Books, Cd, DVDs.
Events 16. Schedule of events. Author signing. Powwows and more
Publishing tips 17. discontinued
Sherris Neary 18. Guest Author's pages and short stories
More Art 19. More art by Joshua
CSJ 20. Congregation of St. James. OFM TOR.
Why Write? 21. Joshua, SSP explaines why he wrote these novels.
Contact Us 22. Email, post, phone
Magazine 23. Two magazines published by Joshua Seidl
Additional links in this column. Pages added since this guide first appeared include:


Birch Clump Novels link to a video synopsis on the novels by Bro. Joshua. The video is hosted on the "St. Pauls Tube" web site.


Bro. Joshua
Bro. Joshua
profession 2003


powwow veterans honoring
Bro. Joshua in Grandparents' Ojibwe Regalia. Photo 2003; regalia apx. 1954

Index and synopsis of each page of this site

1. Home: This provides a brief introduction to the books and my purpose for writing. An index divded into categories is found on the home page and here. All other pages have a brief index so that you can always return to this page or to the home page for a complete index listing.

2. Order Novels: I have provided direct links to my books as listed on some of the major internet book sellers, such as Barns and Noble Barns and Noble, Amazon and others. A few select walk in stores are also featured. Directions on how to obtain signed copies from me at a dicount price are also mentioned.

3. Full Site Map: You are here. This page gives a summary of the main pages on this site.

4. Reviews: Reviews of my book by other readers are posted on this page.

5. About Us: This page gives brief data about the author, illustrator and the editor of the books I wrote and our collaboration.

6. Read a Selection: The short story, The Cure is posted on this page. The Cure makes an excellent traditional Christmas story. It was the catalyst that spawned the two novels and expected upcoming books. A must read.

7. Illustrator: Select art by the books’ illustrator, Kathy Johnson.

8. Photos & Art: Photos and artwork by me, Joshua Seidl, ssp of actual places found in the novels or drawing I have done for this web site regarding the novels.

page 1 of writer's guide 9. Amos A short story still being worked on for my 4th book. This is submitted as is, and will be updated over time as part of the Writer's tips pages included on this web site.

10. Writing Tips: This is page one of at least three pages of tips and discussions on writing to become published. #9 above is part of this project. Excellent sourse for aspiring authors who already had, or is currently taking, a creative writing course.

11. Ministry Links: this is one of my more popular pages. You can look over the agenda or works of various Native American Ministry concerns provided by a number of different religious denominations.

12. Facts & FAQs: Almost every web page has a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. Unlike other web sites, my Facts & FAQs page is not designed to discourage email inquires. In fact, I welcome inquires. This is a page listing some of the basic facts about my novels (mostly concerning Hawk Dancer) and my general responses to some frequently asked questions because I know these kinds of pages are popular with visitors.

13. Village of Birch Clump: This is a fun page for me. I have drawings and brief stories of some of the villagers. Click & Read
     There are even actual photos and maps.

14. Monthly Short Story: Well, almost monthly. I post a short story I wrote, and on occasion a short story from a guest writer. Sherry Neary is my more popular guest writer, but I am willing to consider works by visitors like you. (Click Aunt sherry's photo, right, to read her stories.) Or click here for my short story of the month.

15. Research and Resources: This is a well visited page. Folks from around the globe have benefited from the books, CDs, DVDs and direct links I provide to top research papers and documents, including Vatican documents regarding peace and justice, inculturation issues, and various social science materials. This page is excellent for students and professionals. Visitors can contact me and recommend links to papers or documents, or provide me with details of top books or other media available for researchers.

16. Events: This page has a listing of events and my public appearances where you can meet me and perhaps pick up signed copies of my books. I also list the events of some other Native American related activities including Native Masses offered in Los Angeles.

17. Want to be published?: Discontinued

18. Sherris Neary: These are my regular guest author’s own pages featuring some of her short stories.

19. More Art: Almost a 1969 Birch Clump High School year book. Mostly, though its just more art about the villagers

20. CSJ: Congregation of St. James. This is a rule and constitution for the order of friars (monks) found in my two novels and mentioned in my nest two books. This is is an example of how fuller implemtation of inculturation can work to promote Indigenous cultures within the Churches. Such an order does not official exist at this time, but the possibilities are spelled out.

21. Why I Wrote: An essay of reasons and motivations for writing these novels, and for writting in general.
Birch Clump magazines
22. Magazine: NEW Links to the magazines I write so you can order a copy. These are real, hard copy printed magazines that you can order from MAGcloud that I produce.

23. Contact us: This tells you how to contact me via email, postal mail, or phone, or how to visit me. I normally respond in a reasonably short time; but be patient in case I am on vacation when you first try to contact me.

NEW Why I wrote: See #20 above


BIRCH CLUMP PHOTO GALLERY
Author's Photo Gallery
Click picture above
for the author's special selections.

Ojibwe Jesus
Statue of Jesus
St. Isaac Joques
Sault Ste Marie, MI


Come visit the Order of St. James The Order of St. James

Kateri
Tomb church of Bl Kateri Tekakwitha Canada

Indian River, MI
come see the Shrine Indian river, MI click to see the world's tallest Crusifix.

living sculture
Petunia Tree
A copper sculpture
with interior plumbing
to water hanging
Petunia Flower Plants
Michigan Welcome Center
Marquette

Google Book Search

     The big blue button above with the gray background peeks inside HAWK DANCER.
     The big blue button below with the RED background lets you read portions of CLOUDBURST, the second book I wrote.


God is with us
Society of St. Paul
Canfield, Ohio


Winter trail
Forest in winter
SSP, Canfield, OH


Short Index
HOME Home page and general site index
Order novels Links to major on line book stores.
SITE MAP detailed synopsis of each page
Contact Us Email, post, phone