Talk 5: Dive In! Writing Nonfiction: The Birth of a Book: How Do you Do the Research? #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Do The Research? Talk 6: Sometimes the old fashioned way is the best way #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

I feel extremely fortunate to be currently recovering so quickly after recent knee replacement, especially after U.S. downhiller Lindsey Vonn’s horrific crash at the Milan Olympics and the many surgeries on her shattered tibia. I wish her the best and a speedy recovery!

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Choose To Tell It? Talk 1: Write It Like You Would Tell It #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Choose to Tell It? Talk 2: The Tricky Beginning and the Sonata Solution #mustread #peterstarkbooks #thelostcitiesofelnorte #adventurehistorian #americanhistory

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Choose to Tell It? Talk 3: Sewing a Quilt #mustread #peterstarkbooks #thelostcitiesofelnorte #adventurehistorian #americanhistory

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Choose to Tell It? Talk 4: Breaking Out the Tums #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

I’m delighted that my forthcoming book, “The Lost Cities of El Norte,” has been selected by a high-quality custom press for a “broadside” print run. Bearscratch Press is based at the University of Montana. They use classic old printing equipment to instruct new generations.

Writing Nonfiction: How Do You Choose to Tell It? Talk 5: The Cardinal Rule of Writing #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

The mini talk series has wrapped up with its final episode. Thanks for keeping up, and stay tuned for future projects! #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

The mini talk series has wrapped up with its final episode. Thanks for keeping up, and stay tuned for future projects! #mustread #americanhistory #adventurehistorian #thelostcitiesofelnorte #peterstarkbooks

With much gratitude to the nation's librarians, for all that they do. I'm honored that "Lost Cities" has been chosen as April's "Notable Nonfiction" pick by LibraryReads -- the monthly nationwide library staff book choices to help connect readers with books.

As a semi-retired adventurer myself, I’ve wondered whether this is a good thing to encourage in our children. But, it seems to be in the genes. #adventure #kayak #waterfall #cartwheel

Preorder my upcoming book: The Lost Cities of El Norte now! audible.com/ep/audiobook-d…. This offer is available on Audible.com, Amazon.com, in the Audible Android App and the Audible iOS app for Audible Premium Plus members. #audible #marinerbooks

Still dancing beautifully at age 65+, my wife, Amy Ragsdale, in her solo at Bearbait Dance Co.’s recent “40 Over 40” concert.

Check out my interview with Richard Eeds at: santafe.com/podcast/richar… Join me at Collected Works in Santa Fe, NM on April 15 to celebrate the launch of my upcoming book: The Lost Cities of El Norte! #adventurehistorian #historicalnonfiction #peterstarkbooks

I’m signing the 60 copies of the Coronado book designed and printed by the teaching press at the University of Montana, Bearscratch Press. Many thanks to the great people at Bearscratch. The broadside will be for sale at tonight’s reading, 6 pm Missoula Public Library, 4th Fl.

I enjoyed my talk at BookWorks earlier this month! I also had the privilege of visiting the banks of the Rio Grande where the Coronado party over-wintered. I have many more talks coming up! This week you can catch me at Third Place Books and Orca Books. #adventurehistorian

The Lost Cities of El Norte has hit the Pacific Northwest indie list!! Thanks so much to Third Place, Orca Books, and Powell’s books, as well as all PNW booksellers for your ongoing support! #adventurehistorian #peterstarkauthor #thelostcitiesofelnorte