Mammoth Cave- off the beaten path.

Go for the Cave, but check out all there is to offer above ground too! This is part one in a series I will revisit about how every park has more on offer than the obvious. Also part one in a different ongoing series as I begin the leadup to the second book in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club series. Stay tuned. (I spent too long writing it, forgive the shoddy joke jpg.)

You can Skip this one, It’s mostly just me goofing off!

In which Nathan W. Landrum of Alienjest Press talks about his plans for the rest of the 2023. (It’s totally not a stalling tactic so that he didn’t have to think too hard about this blog entry as he ran out of time to write it!) There’s a poem at the end, which is not his work. He just wants it out there.

A lot has happened in this year!

Most importantly, at least to the future of this website, my immediate goals and prospects, and hopefully the long-running legacy of the Junior Rangers Investigative Club: The first book was released!!!

Treasure off the Coast – Out now! Check it out!

And while this has been a massive learning curve on my part, and I’ve had to ditch my initial schedule, I still consider this is a hugely fun milestone!!!

Ok, like most things Coffee Chronicles related, this is mostly just for me. However, I hope it entertains. The title spoils what this is. Don’t worry about knowing deep Coffee Chronicles. The poem is simply for fun. Though there is a link at the bottom if you are interested. As for the art assets, they are my design. (You can see why I leave the important stuff to professionals!) Le sigh, I had to compromise formatting for mobile, oh well!! Happy Holiday’s Everyone! Don’t Freeze!

Does it look enough like an holiday apron? I was wondering what to do on this blog for the holiday season. Market Treasure off the Coast again? (Ugh) Photo montage of my past holiday’s in national parks? (I couldn’t find the photos.) Then I looked at the name of my imprint, realized I’ve been too serious recently, and decided to go silly. (and maybe promote Coffee Chronicles again) What do I mean? Stay tuned for Saturday!

Oops I’m late!!!!!

This week I write about stuff, and also give hints towards the upcoming book 2 in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club Series.

Case for Fiction Part 2 -

In which Nathan W. Landrum admits that he is not the first person to insert fiction into National Parks. There’s a long storied history of park…well… stories. Also more about ghosts, Mammoth Cave, and a bit about the story around the island in this image.

I, an author of fiction books set in national parks, have been asked: Why write fiction… about national parks? Here I set out to make my case for fiction… in national parks. Am I doing SEO correctly? No? Oh well, this time I will use the promo image for my book. It’s out now! Check it out!

The dinosaurs are completely superfluous. Also, they come from different eras. What was I writing about? Oh yeah! The case for fiction set in National Parks. Why am I making this argument in first place? Read the blog to find out!

The spooky tales conclude with a surprise find, an admittance of my own poor research skills. And one last tale about Private Winters, the most famous ghost at the Dry Tortugas.

Perhaps the most famous ghost stories from Fort Jefferson come from the tragic tale of a soldier who lost his life in a tragic accident at the Dry Tortugas. If you wanted to hunt for ghosts in the park, this is where I would start.

More Ghost Stories from Dry Tortugas. (ish)

Much work, brick, and mortar went into the walls of Fort Jefferson, and perhaps something, or someone, else.

At night, climbing the winding stone stairs in the turrets of Fort Jefferson, I always worried that there would be someone, something, following me. There aren’t enough ghost stories about Dry Tortugas online. Let me remedy that.

This is a story about a bird. A fleet of birds. I also mention my book again, sorry, but it has only been a week since it’s release. Why did I mention a fleet? What type of birds deserve that descriptor? Find out more. Read the blog. I dare you!

Treasure off the Coast, the Inaugural Junior Rangers Investigative Club Novel is now Available!!!!

I find this to be awesome!

Announcing the New Cover for Treasure off the Coast , Junior Rangers Investigative Club Novel 1. Also a bit of a story and some photos about a recent trip to Dry Tortugas National Park.

This is not the Big announcement. Just the announcement of a big announcement, but it won’t be long now.

Treasure off the Coast: A Junior Rangers Investigative Club Novel

coming soon!

Biggest Announcement yet!!!

Title Reveal. Cover Reveal.