Coming February 16, 2010:
Off Like the Wind!: The First Ride of the Pony Express

On April 3, 1860 rider Johnny Fry left St. Joseph, Missouri with the first westbound mail delivery of a brand new venture called The Pony Express. Over a 2000 mile trail crossing some of the most desolate and rugged terrain in the United States, riders would carry the mail from Missouri all the way to California. They said it couldn’t be done. They were wrong.

Follow the first mail pouch on its perilous journey as riders cross the plains, desert and mountains to deliver the mail. Forced to contend with storms, floods, buffalo stampedes, blizzards, wolves, and attacks by native tribes, these men rode into history with courage and determination.

Beautifully illustrated by award winning artist Layne Johnson, see the excerpt and preorder Off Like the Wind, set for publication on February 16, 2010.

Coming March 23, 2010:
Baseball from A to Z: A Baseball Alphabet
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan

Batter up! With BASEBALL FROM A to Z Michael takes young readers on a fun day at the ballpark with this delightful and beautifully illustrated picture book. Don't strike out! Check out the excerpt and preorder it online! PLAY BALL!

Enter Michael's baseball-themed contest! Get the details on the blog.

Coming September 17, 2010:
The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate in Paperback

Coming October 28, 2010:
The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny (Book Three)

In The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny, Tristan, Robard, Maryam and Angel make one last desperate push to deliver the Holy Grail to safety. But the way is full of danger as new enemies are met and Sir Hugh attempts to thwart them at every turn.

Preorder on Amazon.com