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Michael Allender

Biography

I was born in Dalhart, Texas, received degrees at Texas A&M in Wildlife Science and Psychology, and did post graduate work at Utah State in ethology. I worked as a professional photographer and wildlife artist, and authored "The Guadalupe Mountains Of Texas", published by the University of Texas Press, a coffee table book of a west Texas national park. I then worked for 25 years as a wood craftsman and entrepreneur. I currently live in Redmond, Oregon, and avail myself of every opportunity to paddle the wild rivers of the Pacific Northwest, from California to northern Canada and Alaska.

Series

The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules by
Bendigo Joules, raised on a small farm in east Texas in the 40's and 50's, scratched out a life filled with the joys, surprises, trials and love that only an adventurous and giving spirit could produce. His life ended tragically in his sister's company at the age of eighteen, and Abbie Joules is determined that his memory not vanish forever. Fortunately 'words work' is her specialty, and she has sculpted an image of a bygone era in which her brother stars in riveting tales filled with humor, adventure, and the full warmth and foibles that humanity has to offer. You will not soon forget the life of Bendigo or his loving sister, Abbie, nor the many characters she paints with both sensitivity and vivid colors: Price and Pleasure Walker, Booptriska Kazmierski, Ziggy Pugh, Cat-Fish and Fish-Cat, and many others. It is a book for readers of any age who want their day to feel warm, bright and friendly.
Bendio Joules--If Not For You
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Sow-er Entertainment
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Born Trouble
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Cat-Fish & Fish-Cat
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Price And Pleasure
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Everybody Loves A Good Watermelon
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Books

It's About Time by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 14. Price: Free! Words: 5,540. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Adventure » General
No sister, much less a young girl who reveres her older brother, should ever have to witness her brother’s death, much less blame herself for such a tragic event. But if it happens, the grief that follows must be allowed to surface at some point, however long it takes. It is time for Abbie.
5 Seconds for a Winner by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 13. Price: Free! Words: 4,390. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Ziggy Pugh wants to play football— just once in his life. Ben Joules wants to play football in college. The last play of the district title game has arrived, and only one of them can fulfill his dream. What transpires has huge consequences for Ziggy, Ben, and Ben’s sister, Abbie.
Harley's Last Ride by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 12. Price: Free! Words: 3,720. Language: English. Published: April 13, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
Bendigo and his friend join Booptriska Kazmierski to dole out a form of revenge on a motorcyclist town bully that he could only admire had he pulled it off himself. The planning and intrigue carry the reader to the end result, which culminates in a ride for the Harley Hog that he will never forget.
Little Stinkers by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 11. Price: Free! Words: 4,260. Language: English. Published: October 4, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
Abbie Joules' brother, Bendigo, tries to evade a local female "hustler" named Cat, who is determined to add Ben as a notch on her garter belt. A resulting fiasco at the country club embarrasses Ben's girlfriend, Sarah. Ben's revenge, orchestrated at the county fair, is rewarded with the not so sweet smell of success. Come along for a hilarious story of country style eye-for-an-eye retaliation
Death and Life and Death by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 10. Price: Free! Words: 4,000. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
Abbie Joules and her older brother, Bendigo, have to face the reality of mortality as their favorite aunt--Sherry--succumbs to a deadly disease. Fighting despair, Bendigo volunteers at the hospital, trying to drown his sorrow in good deeds for the less fortunate, a tribute to his beloved aunt. But in an act of devilish irony, he encounters evil incarnate.
Revenge of the Rats by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 9. Price: Free! Words: 3,480. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor, Fiction » Coming of age
Abbie's brother, Bendigo, and his friend, Lydel, are partly responsible for dump ground rats invading Ben's family chicken coup. Ben hatches a plan to use the rats themselves to act as the instruments of their own demise. The plan, although effective, proves far more costly than expected.
The Rat Stomp by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 8. Price: Free! Words: 2,890. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
Abbie Joules is familiar with her older brother's earthy high jinks, but she is shocked to learn that he would share one of his strange ideas for a good time with his high society date. A night at the town dump on a double date, in his best friend's mother's pink Imperial, does not end well as the boys entertain their dates with The Rat Stomp.
Ticks Gars and Memories by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 7. Price: Free! Words: 7,040. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
Abbie and Bendigo Joules, teenagers on a farm in east Texas, share three days canoeing down a creek in the Big Thicket. For Ben, it involves a high school project on memory. For Abbie, it's a chance to spend time with her older brother, doing what she loves the most--canoeing. For both of them, it's a lesson on wilderness living and their connection with the animals that live there.
Everybody Loves A Good Watermelon by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 6. Price: Free! Words: 3,980. Language: English. Published: June 9, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
In this sixth of fourteen short stories that Abbie Joules has written about her deceased Brother, Ben, the small farming community of Peach Creek comes together in a contest of marksmanship to help raise money for a meeting hall--and a pool table. The contest, conceived by Ben (who is a crack shot), doesn't end the way he envisions it.
Price And Pleasure by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 5. Price: Free! Words: 5,330. Language: English. Published: April 22, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
Join Abbie and Bendigo Joules as they explore beyond their own east Texas farm, uncovering a hidden wonder in the neighbors living next door. Price and Pleasure Walker fascinate and beguile the youngsters with sculpture, hospitality and family history, enriching their lives and opening their eyes to a world they've never known.
Cat-Fish & Fish-Cat by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 4,300. Language: English. Published: February 27, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family, Essay » Literature
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In this fourth in a collection of fourteen short stories by Abbie Joules, her brother Bendigo is befriended by a young calico cat on their east Texas farm. Together they explore an unlikely friendship with a farm pond catfish, a relationship of discovery that enriches and changes Ben's life.
Born Trouble by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 4,320. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
The 3d in a series of 14 short stories by Abbie Joules as she recounts the exploits of her and her brother, Bendigo, growing up on a farm in east Texas in the early 50's. The story sees Abbie seeking status in her father's eyes, and a pet in the form of a baby raccoon. A cow goes missing, leading to a wild cry in a tree, and Abbie finds herself in deep trouble. See what it takes to get her out!
Sow-er Entertainment by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 3,800. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
The 2nd in a series of 14 short stories by Abbie Joules as she recounts the exploits of her and her brother, Bendigo, growing up on a farm in east Texas. This story reveals the unraveling of a practical prank played on Abbie by Ben, involving their prize sow, Matilda,. Learn what happens when sourdough starter is used in an attempt to bring new pigs into the world.
Bendio Joules--If Not For You by
Series: The Life and Times of Bindigo and Abbie Joules, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 4,060. Language: English. Published: November 26, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
The 1st in a collection of 14 short stories by Abbie Joules about her brother, Bendigo, as they grew up on an east Texas Farm. Ben's life ended tragically in Abbie's company at the age of eighteen, and she is determined that his memory not vanish forever. She as sculpted an image of a bygone era in which her brother stars in riveting tales, filled with humor, adventure and love.
Alone, On The Wild Side Of The River by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 145,630. Language: English. Published: December 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
This novel chronicles two pivotal weeks in 1974 in the lives of Abbie Joules and three of her friends, who, in pursuit of uncommon adventure, are forced to summon equally uncommon courage to overcome their fears and limitations in order to survive in the wilds of northern Canada. It is set on the South Nahanni River.

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