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Mike

The Answer To What You Seek Can Be Found In Only One Place. Inside Yourself!

About Me

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How I made my profile:
I used Dave & Jay's amazing myspace profile editor . Me? Depends on what you want to know and why. I can be boring or mysterious, or an open book. I pride myself on adaptablity. I'm Sicilian and damn proud of it! Most of my family is traced back to Palermo and Enna.
I have traveled extensively thanks to almost ten years in the military. Eight years with the 82nd Airborne Division and the last two with 75th Ranger Regiment. Seen more than my share of both ends of the spectrum of war and peace in two different conflicts. I prefer peace since I got too many scars from war thanks very much!
I am a budding author, mainly of Science Fiction/Fantasy. I have one original novel already published, and the sequel to that is in print production. I've decided to self-publish the rest of my works since most publishing comanies want nothing to do with unknown or un heralded authors. I have three Star Wars themed stories up on fanfiction.net under the pen name of rangermike.
I'm in the process of writing an adult oriented, futuristic/fantasy book with Elves/Werewolves/Vampires and Dragons all wrapped into one. Not to mention many different Alien Species. I've completed three novels in this series since it's original work and gives me more leeway in playing with the characters and plot. Should anyone be interested just click on the link to the Yahoo Group below. The violence and language is intensely graphic as are the love scenes but I'm a romantic at heart so they blend well within the frame of the story. I do quite a bit of research when I write and try to be as accurate as I can in describing things and history. This latest series revolves around the previously unknown son of King Leonidas of Sparta and the mystique surrounding the Spartan way of life. I've added my own little Sci-fi/Fantasy flare to that and developed a history and background with Werewolves and Vampires being the primary antagonists. Keeps the creative juices flowing!
When I got out of the military I discovered there wasn't much use for unemployed infantry soldiers who jumped out of airplanes for a living so I went back to school and got my degree. I now have a Computer Programing Degree, which in upstate NY where I reside, does not translate to a whole lot of money! So much for Hilary's many promises.
I am a “Yudansha” with a rank of “First Dan” (1st Degree Black Belt)in the Martial Art of Aikido, studying the “Yoshinkan” style, studying first in North Carolina, and continuing in New York. I hold an Open Water Deep Diver Certification with The Professional Association of Diving Instructors, PADI, with a Secondary Certification in Night Scuba Diving. I have participated in organized dives in the Red Sea, The Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. I led a dive on a Chinese freighter sunk in 169 feet of water outside the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal, and a German World War II U-boat off the coast of North Carolina.
I'm an outdoors person and I have a strong affinity for wolves.I have adopted three wolves over the course of the years through Wolfpark.org. I've managed to see them several times since.
Aside from all that... I'm a pretty boring person!
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I am also a die hard Star Wars fan. I am a huge Darth Revan fan, so if you play the video game KOTOR you'll know what I'm talking about. Good to evil, back to good and he still gets the girl in the end!!
Hooah (who-ah), adj. U.S. Army Slang. Referring to, or meaning anything and everything except "no." Generally used when at a loss for words.
Also:
1. good copy, solid copy, roger, good or great; message received, understood.
2. glad to meet you, welcome.
3. I do not know, but will check on it, I haven't the vaguest idea.
4. I am not listening.
5. that is enough of your drivel--sit down.
6. stop sniveling.
7. you've got to be kidding.
8. yes.
9. thank you.
10. go to the next [briefing] slide.
11. you have taken the correct action.
12. I don't know what that means, but am too embarrassed to ask for clarification.
13. that is really neat, I want one too.
14. amen.

My Interests

Aside from everything outdoors... movies... video games... sports... computers... pretty well rounded in terms of interests.

I'd like to meet:

We'll just leave that out there for now! Friends maybe. Associates. People interested in writing and computers.Who knows what else? I've met a few interesting people in my life.

Met Colin Powell, Ronald Reagan, Stormin Norman, Tommy Franks, John McCain, And quite a few other politicians that aren't worth the money they make.

If I truly had to pick someone I would go with FDR.

Music:

I like everything really. Not much I won't listen too.

Books:

Tom Clancy novels, Keri Arthur, Alan Troop, William Johnston, The Inheritence Trilogy, some Star Wars novels, Vince Flynn, Joel Rosenberg, Robert McCammon

Heroes:

My heroes? My fellow Brothers in Arms who still fight the good fight every day no matter the politics.

My Blog

Wolves and Dragons Of The Blood Chapter Twenty-Four

Is now posted in the Yahoo Group! Give a read!   Warning!! Not for the faint of Heart!   Mike
Posted by Mike on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:42:00 PST

Wolves and Dragons of the Blood Chapter Eleven

Is now posted in my Yahoo Group. A little except is below!!     "My people did not do this." Aikiro spoke. "Why would I attempt to draw you into this war when I am trying to obtain your assi...
Posted by Mike on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:47:00 PST

Wolves and Dragons of the Blood

Chapter Ten of this story has been posted to the Yahoo Group for those who are interested.
Posted by Mike on Thu, 22 May 2008 09:38:00 PST

New Story

Ok... haven't posted a new blog in a while. Don;t think anyone reads them anyway! lol! Little excerpt from Chapter Nine of the new story is below. If you would like ot read more just go to my Yahoo Gr...
Posted by Mike on Mon, 19 May 2008 05:12:00 PST

New Story

I have posted the first two chapters of my new story in my Yahoo Group for those who might be interested. Wolves and Dragons of the Blood. Check it out and let me know what you think!   Mike...
Posted by Mike on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:39:00 PST

A Spartan’s War Discovery Chapter Twenty-Three

Haven't posted updates in a while. Open Heart Surgery tends to do that. Chapter 23 is now up in my Yahoo Group for all those interested. For those not interested well... Happy New Year anyway!   ...
Posted by Mike on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:07:00 PST

A Spartans War Discovery Chapter Fourteen

Check out Chapter Fourteen in my yahoo group.   Short blurb is below!   "The hidden rooms will conceal Torma and Miath right?" Martin asked.         &...
Posted by Mike on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:29:00 PST

A Spartans War Discovery Chapter Eleven

Ok... last update for a while anyway. Open heart surgery is scheduled for Friday and I'll be laid up for a couple weeks. The entire chapter is in my Yahoo Group for those interested and a short blurb ...
Posted by Mike on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:21:00 PST

A Spartans War Discovery Chapter Eight

Is now in my Yahoo Group and ready to read! Join away and read for free! It can't kill ya... and it might be entertaining!   Small excerpt is below...   Isra squatted in the middle of the cr...
Posted by Mike on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:05:00 PST

A Spartan’s War Discovery Chapter Four

Is now up in my yahoo group! Short blurb below. Join and read for free! Thanks Mike She turned her eyes back to Daniel. "I can't believe you brought me here!" Sivana spoke shaking her head as she sat...
Posted by Mike on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:02:00 PST