Steve Bartholomew

The author was born a long time ago. He spent three years in the US Army where he learned a lot of vital skills, such as how to use a soldering iron and screwdriver, as well as how to make the bed, mop the floor, and wash dishes. He grew up and spent most of his life in San Francisco. After obtaining a useless liberal arts degree, he became a social worker and did more than 20 years in the mean streets of New York City, San Francisco, and rural California. He is now devoted to writing books, which he should have been doing in the first place. He has written some science fiction and fantasy, but is now mainly interested in tales of the Old West. Some previous publications:
• THE TERRORIST PLOT AT GOPHERVILLE, © 2006, Lulu.com
• GOLD, A TALE OF THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, © 2008, ePress Online
• JOURNEY TO RHYOLITE, © 2009, Norlights Press
• CHAPEL PERILOUS, © 2009, Norlights Press.
• THE IMAGINARY EMPEROR, ® 2011, Untreed Reads

All of the above may be viewed at most on-line retailers, or visit my web site at http://www.chargedbarticle.org

Website: http://www.stevebartholomew.com

• The Pict on Jan. 14, 2011
  
  A really good read. The author's writing style rises at times to the level of elegance. He has obviously put a great deal if preparation into this work; it held my attention at every moment. My only complaint is that it might have been longer. The first half of the story might be greatly expanded into either a separate novel, or a 2 volume yarn. I want to see more from this writer.
  
• The Amber Treasure on Sep. 10, 2012
  
  After a couple of pages I found myself immersed in the deepest part of the Dark Ages, a time we don't really know much about. The author has done admirable research to cast as much light as possible. His writing style is taut and economical, and moves the reader quickly through his narrative. It was a time when the English and Welsh each developed hard feelings toward the other, feelings which to this day persist. One word of caution: descriptions of the battles are violent and unremitting. One reason we call them the Dark Ages. Reviewed by Steve Bartholomew, author of The Woodcutter and other books.