Author: sparks1524

I am a novelist, photojournalist, teacher, poet, writer, and story teller.

Travel Log – Falling for Water!

(Silverdale, Washington; May 4, 2021) – Waterfalls wash away strife and care, the rushing cataract mesmerizing the eyes even as it soothes the soul. As I near my departure from Washington State, I wanted to share a few more memories of the amazing places we have here.  I’ve found much solace, wonder, and water droplets … Continue reading Travel Log – Falling for Water!

Photo Finish: Mount Baker and Glacier Peak!

Mount Ranier is the tallest, Mount Adams contains the most volume, and Mount St. Helens is the grumpiest, but Washington State boasts four more active volcanoes. Two of them, Indian Heaven and West Crater are not nearly as well known because they aren't stratovolcanoes and don't possess the classic volcano shape. Indian Heaven and West … Continue reading Photo Finish: Mount Baker and Glacier Peak!

Just My Thoughts: Momentous Triumphant!

(Silverdale, Washington; April 23, 2021) –  The pandemic has impacted everyone across the globe.  Our nation has been riven by fear, strife, super-spreader events justified by politicians and media pundits who preferred to advance a political agenda at the expense of safety, and the loss of time with loved ones…if not the loss of the … Continue reading Just My Thoughts: Momentous Triumphant!

Photo Finish: Mount Adams!

The second-highest mountain in Washington State is, of course, another volcano: Mount Adams! Known as the 'brother' to the more famous (and active) Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams soars upwards to 12,821 feet (3,743 meters). Mount Adams is shorter than Mount Rainier, but actually contains more volume than Rainier. Mount Adams' early eruptive history begins … Continue reading Photo Finish: Mount Adams!

“The Norfolk Murders” is on SALE NOW!!!!

The newest adventure of the Accidental Detective is on sale now!!!! Murder! Mayhem! Mystery! Check out the latest cases Chief Petty Officer Isaac Shepherd and Special Agent Abraham Gray face! #nathanaelmiller; #sparks1524; #accidentaldetective; #isaacshepherd; #murdermystery; #mystery; #novel

The Accidental Detective is Back!

The Accidental Detective is back! A psychopath stalks Hampton Roads. The Accidental Detective is back on the case! "The Norfolk Murders" is on sale now in paperback and e-book format on Amazon and other fine online retailers! The new mystery thriller by Nathanael Miller is here! nathanaelmiller; #sparks1524; #accidentaldetective; #novel; #novelist; #isaacshepherd; #mystery; #murdermystery; #writing; … Continue reading The Accidental Detective is Back!

The Accidental Detective Returns Tomorrow!

A psychopath stalks Hampton Roads. The Accidental Detective is back on the case! "The Norfolk Murders" sets sail April 20, 2021! The new mystery thriller by Nathanael Miller! #nathanaelmiller; #sparks1524; #accidentaldetective; #novel; #novelist; #isaacshepherd; #mystery; #murdermystery; #writing; #writer; #writerslife; #writerscraft

Photo Finish: Mount St. Helens, Part 2

I had intended to focus today's Photo Finish to Mount Adams, but yesterday I had a chance to go hiking near Mount St. Helens. I spent the day on the Hummocks Trail. The Hummocks are the piles of debris leftover from the collapsed north face of the mountain. The collapse of that side of the … Continue reading Photo Finish: Mount St. Helens, Part 2