John A. Heldt

Once upon a time, I had a plan. I would retire at 65, go through my storage chest of story ideas, and write the Great American Novel. I woul...

I couldn't help myself. Just when I thought I was done with the American Revolution, I helped myself to one more 1770s miniseries. I set...

Everyone has a happy place. For some, it is a cabin in the country. For others, it is a beach or a mountain trail or a tranquil lake. For al...

The Annie's Apple audiobook is now available on Amazon.com , Apple Books , and Audible.com ! It joins every book in the Northwest Passa...

If there is one thing I like about writing a series of books, it is bringing that series to a conclusion. It is solving mysteries, answering...

For decades, American Bandstand showcased and even defined popular music in the United States. Long before MTV put its stamp on the cultur...

I admit this one was a chore. I needed one month to outline it, two to research it, and another three to put it to paper — or what amounts t...

As an author, I have an uneasy relationship with social media. I use some sites, ignore others, and view still others like I might view an e...

The Fountain audiobook is now live on Amazon , Audible , and Apple Books ! It joins every book in the Northwest Passage, American Journey, ...

I am not a world traveler. I have traveled to Canada six times and Mexico three. In most cases, I sampled Victoria or Los Algodones for a ...