Category: Book Excerpts and News
January 15, 2016
“Dad, can I go with you?” I pleaded. “There’s no school tomorrow.” I enjoyed riding on patrol, weekends and sometimes after school—whenever I didn’t have…
January 9, 2016
I first experienced California’s Channel Islands in 1959, as an excited eleven-year-old passenger aboard the Fish and Game patrol boat Marlin. My father, California Fish…
September 18, 2015
In preparation for the release of my new book in March, we’ve moved my author blog to steventcallan.com.
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February 20, 2014
I’m currently writing a sequel to my first book, “Badges, Bears, and Eagles.” One of the chapters in my next book is entitled “The Headhunter.”…
August 2, 2013
Receiving praise from one’s peers is always extra gratifying. I am proud to share an excerpt from a review of my book which appeared in…
April 16, 2013
Publishers Weekly published an excellent review of Badges, Bears, and Eagles yesterday: “This engrossing memoir by debut author Callan lets readers in on highlights of…
April 5, 2013
Chapter 23, “Bears and Bad Guys,” describes how California black bears were unlawfully killed for their paws, as well as their gall bladders. These were…
March 11, 2013
Tom Stienstra, columnist and outdoor writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, has written about Badges, Bears, and Eagles in today’s (3/11/13) issue of the San…
February 28, 2013
If you think California Fish and Wildlife wardens do nothing but write fishing tickets, read Badges, Bears, and Eagles. You may be surprised!
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