News A Serpent Cherished was named a finalist in the historical fiction category of ForeWord Magazine's 2004 Book of the Year Contest. This contest features the best books from small presses. was designated "Editor's Choice"  by the editorial board of iUniverse. It is also a "Reader's Choice" selection by virtue of number of copies sold. received a five star review from Daniel Jolley, a Top 50 Amazon Reviewer. Check it out on the Home Page or at Amazon.com. The independent book stores in the Mid-South that are listed below have hosted book signings for A Serpent Cherished, which can be ordered through any of them or through your favorite local book seller. A Serpent Cherished is listed with both Ingram and Baker & Taylor distributors. That Bookstore in Blytheville Blytheville, Arkansas Davis-Kidd Booksellers Memphis,Tennessee          Square Books           Oxford, Mississippi Book Signings Thanks to the wonderful people at the following book stores, schools, and museums who have allowed me to sign my books there. They have helped A Serpent Cherished achieve its success.      B. Dalton, the Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury, Maryland      Salisbury School Upper School (Fundraiser for the library)      Salisbury University Bookstore for Homecoming      Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Memphis, Tennessee      Square Books, Oxford, Mississippi      That Bookstore in Blytheville, Blytheville, Arkansas      The Delta Cultural Center, Helena, Arkansas       Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Salisbury, Maryland      Kaleidoscope, Roland Park County School, Baltimore