Paul Shadinger

Famous Sun Studios in Memphis Tennessee Greetings. BOO! Trick or treat. There, I got that out of the way. I grew up in Seattle and when you planned your Halloween costume you wanted to make sure it was rain proof or at least offered you some protection from the elements. Sandy, my wife, who grew up in Minneapolis, says she remembers going trick or treating in a snow suit. DAMN! Which is worse: getting drowned or frozen to death? Anyway, wherever you are, Happy Halloween.

Last August I went to Minnesota for a family reunion. One of the unexpected pleasures was the weather. It was nice and cool at night, and...

1932 Ford Tudor after 5 years of restoration Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve shared anything with everybody. I finally closed the...

Well, to be honest, I never thought I’d see the day I’d get to write this blog, but here it is, finally! 347 Million, Matt Preston’s...

I hope anybody who reads my posts is being very careful. Each and every one of you are very special and I don't want anyone to get sick....

Sunday, 1/19/20 What a great day yesterday. After the fiasco in Venice and the bummer on Matlacha I wasn't too sure what to expect but...

I don’t know what I am more excited for regarding this coming Saturday: having a book signing party or spending two and a half hours in...

I guess I need to start with apologies. I’ve been sadly remiss in posting to my blog. In my defense, last July I ended up with a...

Just found out that my book Snookers Legacy won a Bronze Award in the Fiction Intrigue Genre. Guess it's time for me to get back to my...

Good morning, First off, I would like to thank everyone who sent me cards and birthdays wishes while I was gone. I had my most...

I am pleased to say that I have received several 5 Star ratings and reviews for Snooker's Legacy: ….Snooker’s Legacy is well written, and...

It is with a great deal of excitement I announce the release of my fifth novel, Snooker’s Legacy. It is available at...

Last night was an important evening. Snooker’s Legacy has been edited in the print proof version and was sent back to Kevin, my...

For those of you who were not aware, we lost our little buff cocker, Max a month and a half ago. We have been toying with the idea of...

"Quick, Quick, Slow: A Matt Preston Novel is most highly recommended." Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Mystery -...

Don't miss the Venice Book Fair at Blalock Park, March 16, 2019 - 9am to 3pm 401 West Pensacola Road Venice, Florida Stop by my Tent in...

My new novel, Quick, Quick, Slow, has received a 5 STAR rating from the reviewer at Reader's Favorite.com. ... Quick, Quick, Slow is a...

At last, the long awaited 4th novel in the Matt Preston series is available in both Print and E-Book form. Don't miss the new adventures...

Don't miss your chance to get the third novel in the Matt Preston Series on Amazon.com for only $0.99 "The Gypsy Queen". The sale price...