OK, first off, when I heard about the chance to review the first book released by the author, LeAnn Edmondson, I asked…almost begged, to have a reviewer’s copy of Aftermath, A Story of Survival in order to review it. I have stalked the author from time to time on her blog, HomesteadDreamer.com (click the link […]
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Rule Of Threes
In survival training, many instructors refer to the “Rule of Threes”. Here they are, as taught to me by Hank, of Green Earth Survival School:
Book Review: Sanctuary by G. Michael Hopf
When I’m contacted about reviewing a book, I normally have the same dread. In reading a book to review, I normally come to the end of the book, only to find there is going to be another book in the series…and I have to wait to find out what happens. In this society of instant […]
Book Review: Forsaking Home (The Survivalist Series)
Last December, I reviewed the first three books of the Survivalist Series. I had been contacted by the great folks over at TLC Book Tours, a book promoting firm. The storyline follows Morgan Carter as he is traveling several hours drive away from home as an EMP hits all of the United States, bringing our […]
Review (and the Official Launch of ) Conflicted Deck 2
Earlier this week, I received my affiliate deck of Conflicted Deck II for review. I’m going to be completely candid here – I’ve not yet gone all the way through Deck I yet. (Read more about my thoughts on Conflicted Deck I here.) I can’t. Seriously, every time I read a card or two, and discuss […]
Book Reviews: The End and The Long Road (and a Giveaway!)
I’ve been lucky enough to be included on several book reviews as part of online book tours. The tour managers know what kind of books I like..and what I don’t like…now. (I did get my wife involved doing reviews, but only with any books containing sexy mythical humanoids that sparkle in the sun, or “multiple […]
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Top 5 Christmas Gifts Every Prepper Should Have
Let’s face it, being pragmatic about Christmas isn’t any fun. However, if times are tight, it might be a good idea to approach gift giving in this frame of mind. Not many folks like getting socks or underwear for Christmas…but almost everyone that does CAN use them….so is it wrong to give a gift that […]
Book Review – The Survivalist Series and a Giveaway
To celebrate the release of ESCAPING HOME, the latest installment in A. American’s The Survivalist Series, I was asked by TLCBookTours.com if I was interested in reviewing the latest in the series. I asked a few questions, and was given answers that seemed to almost be custom-made for me. The story is based in Florida. I […]
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Book Review and Giveaway: Recipes & Tips for Sustainable Living with Stacy Harris
Today’s article was brought to you by the fine folks over at Reef-Hunter.com. Go check out their great line of custom apparel, and tell them FloridaHillbilly sent you! (click to open a new page) (See below for my giveaway of a signed copy of this book) I was recently sent a couple of copies of […]
My Bookshelf – Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits
Today’s article was brought to you by the fine folks over at Reef-Hunter.com. Go check out their great line of custom apparel, and tell them FloridaHillbilly sent you! (click to open a new page) As I’ve mentioned before, there are a lot of self-sufficiency, survival, or homesteading books that I own. I will list each […]