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Synopsis of My New Historical Fiction Novel
NICAEA – THE RISE OF THE IMPERIAL CHURCH A 69,956 Word Historical Fiction Novel by William Speir Early in the 4th century, a new religious doctrine threatens to split the Christian churches apart. The Roman Emperor grows tired of … Continue reading
Synopsis of My New Science Fiction Novel
THE OLYMPIUM OF BACCHUS 12 A 79,635 Word Science Fiction Novel by William Speir The year is 2614 – 206 years after Earth was destroyed in a natural cataclysm and the United Earth Planets Confederation (UEPC) became humanity’s new … Continue reading
The United States of America (b. 1776, d. 1865)
July 1, 2016 is the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, PA, the high water mark of the Confederacy. After this battle, the War Between the States raged for another two years, but the South never regained the success … Continue reading
You Must Have an Agent, And Other Myths about Publishing
For years, I thought that the only way to get published was to be represented by a literary agent. The publishing industry perpetuates this myth – just look at how much Writer’s Digest talks about finding and keeping agents if … Continue reading
Muzzle-Loading Artillery for Reenactors – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Speir’s Artillery Manual is the Definitive Work for Reenactors, Living Historians, Ceremonial Artillerists, and those interested in Using Antique Artillery Safely. Progressive Rising Phoenix Press is proud to announce the release of Muzzle-Loading Artillery for Reenactors, the … Continue reading
Press Release: William Speir Wins Second Royal Palm Literary Award
“Writers Helping Writers” Contact: Chris Coward President, Florida Writers Association Email: chrisbusiness@comcast.net FWA Website: http://www.floridawriters.net LOCAL WRITER WILLIAM SPEIR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, ANNOUNCED AT FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 17 October 2015: Orlando, Florida The Florida Writers Association, … Continue reading
The Courage to be Unpopular
It is sad that my generation, and the ones that followed, are so hyper-concerned about conformance to the current fickle, fashionable, popular thought that anyone who stands up for what’s right, for what’s true, for what’s proper, for what’s unpopular, is … Continue reading
Speir’s Latest Novel is a Cross between Mission Impossible and the Knights Templar
The Knights of the Saltire, the first in a seven-book action adventure series, is released by Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Progressive Rising Phoenix Press is proud to announce the release of The Knights of the Saltire, the first of a … Continue reading
By What Right?
Honestly, when did having a different opinion or belief become synonymous with being evil or despicable? In the past week I’ve been called a loser, a homophobe, a racist, a hillbilly, a nazi, a redneck, an uneducated fool, a backward-brained … Continue reading
Tolerance
As I watch the news about recent events, I keep hearing jubilant spokesmen telling me that I must be tolerant of their cause and their victory or I’m an evil, backwards, despicable person. Since when is holding to differing opinions or … Continue reading
