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 |
| Authors's art |
8.A: Several pages of art inter-linked |
| 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 news |
13. Discontinued - not interesting |
| 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 |
| Exhibits |
16.A & B: Parish Book Exhibits |
Aspiring Authors |
17. Writing tips and how to get your works published |
Writing tips |
17.A: More Writing tips and how to get your works published |
| 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 |
| Synopsis |
24. A review of all three Birch Clump books |
| BC Map |
25. Arial map of the real Cedra River that influenced my Village of Birch Clump. |
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
profession 2003

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

Click picture above for the author's special selections.
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Statue of Jesus
St. Isaac Joques
Sault Ste Marie, MI
 Tomb church of Bl Kateri Tekakwitha Canada

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

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.

Society of St. Paul
Canfield, Ohio

Forest in winter
SSP, Canfield, OH
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