Missionary Max Moment: About the Cover Art
The “backstory” behind the cover art for Missionary Max and the Jungle Princess.
The “backstory” behind the cover art for Missionary Max and the Jungle Princess.
Beginning tomorrow you will be able to follow the adventures of Missionary Max here on this blog. Several years ago I made a brief foray into fiction, trying to write the chapters of the story as I went. After a short period of time I abandoned this as impractical. For the last two years I…
The second book in the Missionary Max series, Missionary Max and the Lost City, is officially available in paperback! Evil is afoot on the tropical island of Cabrito, and ex-Green Beret Maxwell Sherman—or “Missionary Max”, as he is known to the islanders—is standing in its way. Answering a plea for help from a local indigenous…
I’ve written about Mrs. Oliveira’s sixth grade class and their reading of the Missionary Max books before. Every once in a while she sends me pictures the kids draw as she reads to them. Getting these pictures is one of the highlights of my day. Here is some of the more recent artwork I have…
A couple weeks ago I typed out the final words in the first draft of the second (as yet unnamed) Missionary Max book. I have to say, I’m more excited about this one than I was the first…there is nonstop adventure, action, and some pretty surprising twists. They were even surprising to me. If all…
Earlier this week we were pleased to a very kind review by book-blogger extraordinaire (and my sister-in-law) Kalyn Comings. Today, she has continued the Missionary Max mania with an interview with the author–yours truly. I had fun answering her questions, and I hope they give you some insight into the “why” and “wherefore” of The…