Category: Book Excerpts and News
The Road to Plaskett Meadows
Writing the chapter “The Road to Plaskett Meadows” in my sequel, The Game Warden’s Son, was a trip down Memory Lane for me. In it,…
Stakeout at Battle Creek
This is an excerpt from “Stakeout at Battle Creek,” a chapter in my recently released sequel, The Game Warden’s Son. I’m sometimes asked if I…
Greenheads and Muddy Sneakers
“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…
A Trip to the Islands
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…
We’ve Moved My Author Blog to a New Location
In preparation for the release of my new book in March, we’ve moved my author blog to steventcallan.com.
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The Headhunter
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.”…
Praise for Badges, Bears, and Eagles from International Game Warden Magazine
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…
Excellent Review in Publishers Weekly
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…
Inside Badges, Bears, and Eagles: The Dirty Business of Selling Bear Parts
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…