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.

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.
     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.

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


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