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Month: August 2016
Seeking Kindle Reviewers for ‘The Ghosts of Ukuthula’
I am currently seeking a few good blogger/reviewers who are interested in the subject matter, African Liberation in an adventure, action novel format. Check out my Creat Space Site for the book and after reading it, let me know if you would like a… Continue Reading “Seeking Kindle Reviewers for ‘The Ghosts of Ukuthula’”
Beginning the 3 day Free @ Kindle for Rough Enough
A quick reminder to all of you who have been waiting for that once in a lifetime opportunity to get your hands on “Rough Enough.” It’s now FREE for the days of August 19, 20 and 21 of 2016. Go to the Amazon Author… Continue Reading “Beginning the 3 day Free @ Kindle for Rough Enough”
Take the Quiz! Do you know Africa!
I have just posted a 10 question quiz on Goodreads about “The Ghosts of Ukuthula”. If you have read the cover of the book and the synopsis at Createspace Homestore or My Amazon Books then you will be able to answer some of the questions. There… Continue Reading “Take the Quiz! Do you know Africa!”
Kindle Book Sale – Civil War Nonfiction “Rough Enough” Aug. 19, 20 and 21, 2016
As Advertised in “THE UNION VOLUNTEER” August 2016, Vol. 11, No. 8, I am having a brief free book sale of “Rough Enough,” the story of my great grandfather, Richard Clow, beginning in 1864 when he first enlisted in the Union Army. He… Continue Reading “Kindle Book Sale – Civil War Nonfiction “Rough Enough” Aug. 19, 20 and 21, 2016″
Rick’s New Work – Drug Wars in Peru
My next book, Sendero Rojo, The Path of Blood, spins a tale of South American action and adventure in the highlands and jungles of Peru. Drug lord, Pancho Martinez, has been paying big money to buy off the politicians, police and army so his… Continue Reading “Rick’s New Work – Drug Wars in Peru”
Peace Corps 1966 – White Helmets for Peace Corps Volunteers!
As you look at the scrolling page of my blog you will note the young guy wearing the white helmet (that’s the good guy!>)) me.) In 65 – 66 the mandatory rule for Peace Corps volunteers came out from HQ that if the director… Continue Reading “Peace Corps 1966 – White Helmets for Peace Corps Volunteers!”
Pear Picking Time!
Already time to look at those Bartlett, Comice, Bosch and other pears for picking if you own a tree. I got over 100 nice pears off my tree today. You can tell if they are ready to pick if you lift the fruit just… Continue Reading “Pear Picking Time!”
Next Free Kindle Offering of “Rough Enough” Begins next week!
All you CW brothers and sisters who own Kindle apps on you readers, computers, or cell phones! Here’s the next date for the offering of “Rough Enough,” the nonfiction life story of Richard H. Clow: who fought at Petersburg, VA and through to the… Continue Reading “Next Free Kindle Offering of “Rough Enough” Begins next week!”
An excellent Foundation in Africa to support!
Here’s a great educational and agricultural foundation to support in the Kafakumba area of Zambia. I visited the school two years ago and also met the manager of the farm they write about. This is a grassroots level of working on development and cultural… Continue Reading “An excellent Foundation in Africa to support!”
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