SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
What Happened? It’s September Already… Okay, it isn’t all that bad that September is upon us. Who all sweltered in the dog days of summer?… Read More »SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
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AUGUST NEWSLETTER
What is the story about the dog days of summer? Is dog days of summer a metaphor? Many people think the phrase “Dog Days of… Read More »AUGUST NEWSLETTER
JULY NEWSLETTER
Thank you for subscribing. Here is the JULY NEWSLETTER with a brief look back at last month and pertintent news as summer is in full… Read More »JULY NEWSLETTER
JUNE NEWSLETTER
Memorial Day Weekend is behind us, and another summer season of family and travel is upon us. What are your plans for this summer? What… Read More »JUNE NEWSLETTER
1969 Still Impacting America 55 years Later
1969 More than a Banner Year… A recent flashback from the Atlanta Journal Constitution offered a reminder of the impact 1969 on American society, culture,… Read More »1969 Still Impacting America 55 years Later
May Newsletter — Irish Spring Luck
After a whirlwind of packing and then unpacking, Connie and Mike have settled nicely into their home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Our development is across 441… Read More »May Newsletter — Irish Spring Luck
April Newsletter… Spring Changes
March’s introduction of spring and the changes it ushered turned into a whirlwind for my wife and me. We ended the month, purchasing a new… Read More »April Newsletter… Spring Changes
History Matters on Sapelo Island!
In a few days, my wife and I join up with Spalding/Wylly descendants and other fans of Sapelo’s long history and board the Sapelo Ferry.… Read More »History Matters on Sapelo Island!
The Last Laird of Sapelo Book Club Guide
Contact mike@tmbrownauthor.com to order signed printed copies of The Last Laird of Sapelo for your book club. Also, you can schedule T. M Brown to… Read More »The Last Laird of Sapelo Book Club Guide
March Roars With News!
March has roared in with an ample amount of rain and wind. But heck, that just means spring is nearly here. Snow-white dogwood blossoms, golden… Read More »March Roars With News!
History Matters: Tribute to the Kit Jones
In the months leading up to the release of my historical novel, The Last Laird of Sapelo, a group worked feverishly on restoring the Kit… Read More »History Matters: Tribute to the Kit Jones
History Matters: 200 year-old Tabby Strain Warehouse Restoration Update
Because History Matters! See the below article from the Darien News, January 25, 2024. Restoration of the 200 year-old tabby constructed Strain Warehouse is well… Read More »History Matters: 200 year-old Tabby Strain Warehouse Restoration Update
Southern Song Lyrics Tell a Story
Inside The Last Laird of Sapelo, militia soldiers sing along to a new inspirational song in a Darien tavern on New Year’s Eve when Colonel… Read More »Southern Song Lyrics Tell a Story
Is “Presentism” The Cancer of History?
Cancel culture threatens the very notion that history matters. It ignores context of the past that history took place. It to examine the past with… Read More »Is “Presentism” The Cancer of History?
Happy New Year 2024!
Thanksgiving and Christmas is always a fantastic time of year. And it has been an exciting time for book sales, book awards, and book events… Read More »Happy New Year 2024!
More Christmas Cheer Coming, but…
So you can take advantage of this Christmas book opportunity, I am sharing this right away! Why, because Christmas in Shiloh is a special, magical… Read More »More Christmas Cheer Coming, but…
Christmas 1861 in Milledgeville
Chapter 20 – Spalding Family Christmas Chapter Twenty 25th of December, 1861 After breakfast, Allen climbed aboard a mule-drawn wagon with Tom, Bourke, and Charlie.… Read More »Christmas 1861 in Milledgeville
A Taste of Sapelo for the Holidays
So many of our book event guests asked, so here is the Sapelo Shrimp and Grits recipe. Merry Christmas!
Does Sapelo Island’s History Matter?
The future of Sapelo Island and its link to its history, as preserved by the descendants of the enslaved workers, remains uncertain. Irresistible Progress is… Read More »Does Sapelo Island’s History Matter?
A Testament of Thanksgiving
A Pastor’s Thanksgiving Reminder, Chapter 30 Several unfamiliar faces filled the sanctuary pews Wednesday evening. Only the Arians were absent among our circle of friends.… Read More »A Testament of Thanksgiving
History Matters: The Last Laird of Sapelo
History matters! The acclaimed historical novel, The Last Laird of Sapelo, shares the story of the Spalding legacy on Sapelo Island during the antebellum years.… Read More »History Matters: The Last Laird of Sapelo
Advance Reviews and Foreword.
Don’t Jump Straight Into the Story! Read the advance reviews and certainly don’t bypass the Foreword in a novel if the publisher thought it worthy… Read More »Advance Reviews and Foreword.
T. M. Brown Book Talk at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, Beaufort, SC
On Tuesday evening, September 12th, Bren McClain (One Good Mama Bone) interviewed Mike at the Pat Conroy Literary Center in beautiful, historic Beaufort, SC-the Mecca… Read More »T. M. Brown Book Talk at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, Beaufort, SC
20 Minute Video from Alpharetta GA
A packed Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern in Alpharetta GA hosted the Novel Idea Author Showcase as I joined Christopher Swann, Georgia Author of the Year,… Read More »20 Minute Video from Alpharetta GA
August 15-19, Book Launch in Darien, on Sapelo Island, and Fernandina Beach Images
Non-stop events at Open Gates B&B, Darien hosting the Book Launch Reception & Signing, a day-long trip with Peter Lukken (spaelo.org) and the GA DNR… Read More »August 15-19, Book Launch in Darien, on Sapelo Island, and Fernandina Beach Images
Latest Reviews & News About The Last Laird of Sapelo
The book tour for The Last Laird of Sapelo begins in Darien, GA and on Sapelo Island, August 15-17 NEW Review From Dana Ridenour, best-selling… Read More »Latest Reviews & News About The Last Laird of Sapelo
What’s the Story Behind The Last Laird of Sapelo?
“My fourth novel, The Last Laird of Sapelo, is a historical fiction story revealing how our past legacy inescapably shapes who we are today. The… Read More »What’s the Story Behind The Last Laird of Sapelo?
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May Supplement Newsletter Article
