I like to write. I enjoy history. I love weird facts, stories and legends. And I've been blessed to be able to combine those things in many of my books.I've written several books along those lines about the wonderful state of Nevada including "Mysteries and Legends of Nevada," "A Short History of Carson City, Nevada" and "The Roadside History of Nevada."Several years ago, I relocated to the state of Illinois (to teach) and since then have written three books about the Land of Lincoln, including "Illinois Curiosities," "It Happened in Illinois" and "Myths and Mysteries of Illinois."In 2007, I received the Nevada Writer's Hall of Fame's Silver Pen Award, which recognizes emerging or mid-career writers who have shown substantial achievement in their work and a demonstrated connection with Nevada in either their subject matter or by living in the state. It was a very cool honor.And, of course, I still like to write, enjoy history and love weird facts, stories and legends. I hope you do as well.