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My first book, The Seven Wonders of Washington State, was self-published. My second book, Abandoned Washington State, was published by Arcadia Publishing in 2023. Both are available on amazon, but if you purchase a copy directly from me, you get a signed copy. My series of five books on ghost towns and abandoned places in Idaho will be published in 2025.

My debut novel, Peg Leg Annie, is scheduled to be published in January, 2026. Contact me if you would like a copy.

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	Abandoned Washington State: From Old Barns to Atom Bombs 4.41 avg rating — 27 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Seven Wonders of Washington State: Your guide to exploring the natural wonders of the Evergreen State 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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