John A. Heldt

If the Northwest Passage series was chaos, the American Journey series was order. For the first time as an author, I brought rhyme and rea...

Otto von Bismarck once said, "Laws are like sausages — it’s better not to see them being made." The 19th‑century German statesman ...

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...