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Monday, September 22, 2014 8:19:00 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Eight Ways To Get You Started In Getting My Books Banned!:
Michael said, "Dear Readers, This week is the annual Banned Books Week, sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the American Library Association and many other organizations. As you may know, as a writer, I welcome all opinions and all incarnations of..." more
Sunday, August 10, 2014 5:52:52 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled 5 Things You Might Not Know About Sharks! Just In Time For Shark Week!:
Michael said, "It’s the hap-happiest season of all! No I’m not talking about Christmas, I’m talking about Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. It’s must see TV! Will researching my new novel INTO THE KILLING SEAS I needed to learn about..." more
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:14:03 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Julia Child Was A Spy…And Other Things You Learn Researching Novels.:
Michael said, "Writing a book is messy. There are lots of blind alleys, false starts and horrible cliches in your early drafts. (You see what I did there?) One of the biggest distractions to getting your book finished is what we writerly types call..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Friday The 13th and The Knights Templar:
Michael said, "Today is Friday the 13th. Not only that it’s also 2013. Numerologists everywhere are passing out from the tension. Many people of the superstitious sort consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky. There are people who wear good luck charms all day..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled It’s Banned Books Week! You Can Help! By Banning Mine!:
Michael said, "With apologies to Sir-Mix-A-Lot ‘I like Banned Books and I cannot lie.’ This week is Banned Books week. And as I do every year, I’m here to give you my annual take on censorship, banning books, and to also ask you why, why, why none of you..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. My Running Diary Of The First Episode. Because That’s How I Roll.:
Michael said, " 8:00pm. Joss! Back on TV! Let us pause a moment and give thanks. Okay. We’re done. Avenger’s actions figures in the very first scene! And J. August Richcards—Gunn from Angel—is the first actor to appear on screen. I’M SOLD..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Spy Goddess! Back To The Future!:
Michael said, "My very first novel was the intended start of a series. It was called Spy Goddess: Live and Let Shop. It got good reviews. It got an Edgar nomination from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Young Adult mystery. A second book, Spy Goddess: To..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Michael P. Spradlin Helps You Fill Up Your New Nook, Kindle or IPad With His Books!:
Michael said, "Dear Readers If you received a new Ebook reader for Christmas and are wondering what books you should download to fill it up, do not worry! I am here to help! There is no need to get a book from James Patterson of Stephen King. I’ve got something..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:44:46 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Buzz on Killer Species: Out For Blood!:
Michael said, "So the weather outside is frightful. But a new Killer Species book is so delightful. Especially when it’s the next book in the Killer Species series, Out For Blood. And its in flapping its way to bookstores everywhere on February 25th! What..." more
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:13:43 PM
Michael Spradlin added a picture to his Profile Gallery
Title: Jack and Jill Went Up To Kill
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Lone Ranger Rides Again…Right Out Of The History Books!:
Michael said, "On July 3, 2013 The Lone Ranger will stampede into theaters nationwide. Millions of people will venture to their local cinema to check out the newest collaboration of Johnny Depp and mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer. And as usual, given the short..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Texas Rangers And Popular Culture:
Michael said, "With the upcoming summer blockbuster movie, The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, the history of this popular character will no doubt receive extensive media coverage. The origin story is fairly well known. The Lone Ranger began as..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen And Their Famous Captains…:
Michael said, "Though they were composed entirely of citizen volunteers, the earliest Ranger companies were organized as quasi-military units. The number of men in each unit could vary depending on how many were mustered in at any given time. But regardless of..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled How The Texas Rangers Inspired A Radio Show That Became A Phenomenon…:
Michael said, "“In the early days of the western United States, a masked man and an Indian rode the plains, searching for truth and justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when from out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Why Captain America Is My Favorite Avenger…:
Michael said, "It’s no secret to regular readers of this blog that I love comics. I read them all the time as a kid. Batman, Superman, Green Arrow, Spider-Man, Nova, The Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. I was particularly fond of books like The Avengers, The..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled A Legendary Lawman: Texas Ranger Captain Bigfoot Wallace:
Michael said, "It’s just a few more weeks until The Lone Ranger movie gallops into theaters. Based on the fictional exploits of John Reid, a Texas Ranger who survived an ambush by the evil Cavendish gang, the movie is looking to be one of Summer 2013..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Real Lone Ranger…Manual T. Gonzaullus:
Michael said, "Today the newest incarnation of one of the most enduring figures in American popular culture gallops into theaters as Disney’s The Lone Ranger hits the big screen. What began as a popular radio drama on a Detroit radio station in 1933 will..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Back To School Shopping…Help Me, Help You!:
Michael said, "Those of you who have read my books, my blog, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter, have probably come to the realization that I have a pretty wacky sense of humor. It’s true. I believe that unless you have a serious medical issue, happiness is..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled KILLER SPECIES: Feeding Frenzy…It’s swimming your way soon!:
Michael said, "Dear Reader peeps, It’s hard to believe it’s already August. I mean I know it happens every year. An August. But still. How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you’ll soon be going back to school. And..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:59:26 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters and Killer Species Free Book Giveaway!:
Michael said, "Dear Readers, Big news for Killer Species: Menace From The Deep! Are you heading out see Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters at the movie theater this weekend? If you are planning to..." more
Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:52:02 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Get Ready For Killer Species!:
Michael said, "Dear Readers, There are monsters loose! The first book in my new middle grade series, KILLER SPECIES: Menace From The Deep is arriving in your school’s Scholastic Book Fair this month! It will be on sale wherever books are sold in July...." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:48:55 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The Legacy Of A Small Town Doctor…:
Michael said, "The comedian Louis CK has a hilarious routine about how we live in an amazing time with incredible technology and no one is happy. He talks about how we have phones that we carry in our pocket we can pull out and call China, but we complain when the..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:48:55 PM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled Author Suzanne Enoch And I Discuss Our New Novels And More Importantly Which Is Better Star Wars or Star Trek (and it’s totally Star Trek):
Michael said, "Greetings Readers! It’s just a week from today that my first novel for adults Blood Riders goes on sale! How time flies. And speaking of time flying, you’re running out of it if you want to pre-order a copy and get free-shipping to get..." more
Saturday, October 17, 2015 9:03:42 AM
Michael Spradlin wrote a blog post titled The USS Indianapolis and Writing About History for Kids:
Michael said, "Writers are asked all the time ‘what inspired you to write this book?’ Into the Killing Seas, my newest novel, is told through the eyes of a young boy who, along with his brother, stows away about the USS Indianapolis. Almost two days..." more