Author: sparks1524

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

Pierside Preview – Tomcat Tails!

Coming this September is a remarkable documentary about those magnificent men and women and their flying machine – the Grumman F-14 Tomcat!  “Pierside” now proudly presents a special sneak preview of one chapter from this remarkable story, told by an airdale who turned wrenches on what is arguably the greatest aircraft ever built!  “Pierside – … Continue reading Pierside Preview – Tomcat Tails!

Coming soon: Black Lion

A brief excerpt from "Black Lion," the sixth "Accidental Detective" novel, coming this September! Join the adventure as Isaac Shepherd and Dionne Robertson initiate the final battle with the greatest psychopath they've ever encountered!Available in paperback or ebook format on Amazon Sept. 20th!----------------------------------------“Good evening, Mr. Lýkos,” Shepherd said clearly in a ringing tone, “Would you … Continue reading Coming soon: Black Lion

Short Takes- Gateway to Adventure

The Gateway Arch is a stunning architectural achievement, and also a stunning monument to the expansion of the American story.  Come along for a short visit to this most unique of American monuments! https://youtu.be/wFliaO-mEmk #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #shorttakes, #StLouis, #Missiouri, #nationalpark, #nationalparks, #NPS, #GatewayArch, #Arch, #ThomasJefferson, #museum, #museums,

Short Takes – Aloha Tower

Discover an oft-overlooked landmark standing tall along Honolulu’s waterfront: the Aloha Tower!  Providing an island welcome to visitors arriving by ship since 1936, the Aloha Tower is a cornerstone of Honolulu’s economic life, and an icon of the Hawaiian islands! https://youtu.be/hqrq5e4psNc #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #shorttakes, #alohatower, #aloha, #hawaii, #oahu, #hawaiianislands, #oceantravel,

Frontiers – Studebaker

Moving right along into 2025, let’s explore one of the great gems of automotive history—the Studebaker National Museum!  Located in South Bend, Indiana, the Studebaker National Museum tells the story of a remarkable American family who built remarkable American cars.  Come along for the ride through an automotive tale forever immortalized in 1979’s The Muppet … Continue reading Frontiers – Studebaker

Pierside – Holidays in Uniform (Full Episode)

Christmas shenanigans!  Cone along on a military sleigh ride through the full episode of “Holidays in Uniform!”  Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Years in sunny Spain, on tropical islands, and aboard USS Ponce!  Parts 1 and 2 combined here to make an hour of must-see TV! #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #Pierside, #Navy, #veterans, #military, #Christmas, #holidays, … Continue reading Pierside – Holidays in Uniform (Full Episode)

Pierside – Holidays in Uniform, Part 2

The holiday shenanigans continue as we travel Part 2 of our journey through stories of the Holidays in Uniform!  Join me relaxing on a tropical beach for two memorable Christmases, and then a very busy holiday season at sea in 2010.  Sharing this episode’s journey is an old shipmate of mine, the son of an … Continue reading Pierside – Holidays in Uniform, Part 2

Just My Thoughts – The Evil of Identity Politics

NEW VIDEO! The ugly rhetoric from the Democrats and the Cultural Marxists on the left that Republicans, conservatives, and Donald Trump constitute an evil, fascistic threat is slimy propaganda.  The cult of identity politics is an evil ideology that divides us into check-box groups, making us fearful of others and pitting us against each other … Continue reading Just My Thoughts – The Evil of Identity Politics