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 menu divded into three categories is found at the bottom of the home page. Section one (birch bark buttons) links to pages specifically realted to the books. Each of those pages have a gray background to the heading. Sec. 1-a: Art The birch bark buttons with grey trim lead to special art pages. The art pages have a tan/orange background in the heading or side columns. Section two (dark wood grain buttons) are ministry and study links. Section three (light blue denim buttons) Are pages dedicated for aspiring authors and for short stories. These pages have a light blue background in the heading or some side columns.

All pages have a "Short Index." Click HOME anytime you want to re-navigate or look for other features on this site.

2. Order Novels: I have provided direct links to my books on some of the major internet book sellers, such as Amazon and others. I've included some tips to order from walk in stores. 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. Please feel free to contact me if you want to include a review.

5. About Us: This page gives brief data about the author, illustrator and the editor of the books I wrote and our collaboration. Links to sub-pages about us are included.

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. This page also has links to other short stories & a writer's work shop.

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.
8.A & more: Several differnt types of art pages are inter-linked
9. Amos A short story still being worked on for my 4th book. Links to other stories are included.

10. Writing Tips: This is page one of a few 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 encourages email inquires.

13. Village News: Discontinued

14. Monthly Short Story: Well, almost monthly. I post a short story I wrote, and on occasion a short story from a guest writer.

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.
16.A & 16.B: Exhibits I set up book exhibits in a different parish almost every weekend during the school year. Visit and see what I do, or to find out how to have a book exhibit at your parish church.

17. Aspiring Authors: Creative writing tips for new writers who want to become published authors.
17.A & B and more: A few pages about successfull writing and some short stories are inter-linked.

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. Basically, it's more art about the village's Baby Boomers in their younger years.

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.

22. Magazine: 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. Perhaps you wrote something you'd like included?

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.

24. Synopsis: A brief synopsis of each of my three books. Pictures of the covers are included and links to buy.

25. B.C. Map: NEW A Google satelite map of the real Cedar River that influenced the novels' Village of Birch Clump.

BIRCH CLUMP PHOTO GALLERY

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