Hiking Alabama Anniversary Video-the Photos

The second video I have for you celebrating 20 years of my book, "Hiking Alabama", is a collection of only a few of the thousand or so photos I have taken from the trails of Alabama. Enjoy!

A Short Movie

Good afternoon, everyone! I trust you are all safe, healthy, and practicing social distancing. I have a couple of videos I'd like to share to continue the 20th anniversary celebration of the publishing of my first book, "Hiking Alabama" (back then it was called "Hike America, Alabama"). The first is a short three minute compilation of the hours of video I have taken over the years from the trail. Hope you enjoy it.

Helping Authors During the Crisis

Hi, everyone. I hope you and your family are safe and practicing safe distancing and the hand washing routine during these crazy times.

One upside to this crisis is that it's giving us time to slow down and think about one another, not only our friends and family but the community as well. People all over the country are pitching in to help out anyway they can. I took my lunch break from my day job the other day and donated blood. The need is great.

Even just calling on your neighbors to check on them is a big deal.

When it comes to authors, most do not make a huge sum of money from the books they write. Many times it's the simple satisfaction of having a title published and enjoyed even if by only a handful of people that motivates them to continue writing that next book. I know :)

So, when you have a moment, lend a hand to your favorite author. Visit their website, their GoodReads page, online bookstores like Barnes & Noble, your local bookstore, or the author's page on Amazon and leave a comment and review on one of you favorite books by that author so that others can discover it and in turn, purchase that book and help the author. And hey, give your friends a heads up on a good read!

Every little bit helps.

Thanks. Stay safe, everyone. Till next time - cheers.

Author Conversations Interview

In case you missed it, my interview with Jonathan Foster on his History Press / Arcadia Publishing podcast, "Author Conversations".

WALA Studio 10 Interview

I've been getting some great press on the new book, "Hidden History of Mobile". This is a fun interview I had with Joe Ember on WALA TV's Studio 10.

Today in Mobile History...

Big day in Mobile history today. It was today in 1807, that former VP of the US, Aaron Burr, was arrested just north of Mobile for treason. It's a fascinating story.

Read that chapter and sample other lost Mobile history for free from my book, "Hidden History of Mobile" now on Google Books. And be sure to pick up a copy for more fascinating tales of Mobile's past at your favorite bookstore or online.

Calendar of Events

March 7:
"Hidden History of Mobile" Book Signing
Barnes & Noble
1pm to 3pm
Eastern Shore Center, Spanish Fort, AL

March 28:
Book Signing / 20th Anniversary of "Hiking Alabama" Presentation
Alabama Hiking Conference
Poplar Point Campground, Rockford, AL
Visit the Alabama Hiking Trail Society Conference Website for registration information