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ISIS in Libya…the archaeological sites

ISIS  theatresabrathalibyaArchaeologists around the world are desperately concerned about what’s going to happen to Libya’s extraordinary archaeological sites.  Libya has a significant Roman heritage, and those ancient sites are especially vulnerable.  Once they are gone, they’re gone forever.    

Fun evening at the Hall of Fame Awards

The CSU Hall of Fame Awards--pics!

The CSU Hall of Fame Awards–pics!

CSUB 10845765_10152763043856915_1464166979398377716_o  On February 28, 2015, Kathleen O’Neal Gear was inducted into the California State University Alumni Hall of Fame, the black-tie affair was held in Bakersfield, California.  The Hall of Fame recognizes alumni whose careers have brought honor and distinction to the university.  Kathy was recognized both for her contributions as an archaeologist and as an author.

We had a great time.  The Alumni committee did an amazing job with the ceremony, and it was wonderful to see old and dear friends, Dr. Jackie Kegley and Dr. Stafford Betty.  Also!  Joining us for dinner were our friends Kat and Larry Martin, both excellent authors of romances and westerns.  We were also celebrating that Kat’s latest book had just hit the New York Times bestseller list for the 4th week in a row!  CONGRATULATIONS, KAT!  

CSUB Kat and Larry

VIKINGS IN NORTH AMERICA, new non-fiction essay!

Vikings-in-North-AmericaWe are so delighted with this cover for our upcoming non-fiction essay on Vikings in North America.  You see, they did not set sail into the blue emptiness.  They had legends of a fabulous alien land to the West, and they were determined to find it.

Only six days left…

People of the Masks

Hi All!

Just a reminder there are only six days left to sign up for the Goodreads.com giveaway of PEOPLE OF THE MASKS.  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/682931.People_of_the_Masks

AND only six days left to get the e-book on sale for $2.99.

 

It’s snowing like crazy here.  We’re hoping the weather gets better for our drive to Bakersfield, California, where Kathy will be inducted into the CSUB Hall of Fame on Feb. 28th.  Keep your fingers crossed for  us.

NEW SHORT STORY COMING ON MARCH 24, 2015!

dead-man's-doll-2-2Our new short story, THE DEAD MAN’S DOLL, will be released on March 24, 2015.  Sorry it’s taken so long to get you this information.  It’s been a hectic past couple of months.  

We had a grand time writing this story.  It’s a sort of prequel for the May release of PEOPLE OF THE SONGTRAIL, so it’s Vikings interacting with the North America’s native peoples at around A.D. 1,002.   One of the fascinating parts of writing SONGTRAIL was researching the magical traditions of the Norse, seidur magic and Darkness-riders.  Great stuff…

 

 

 

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