Question: Who is the intended audience?
Answer: Young Readers – with emphasis on Native American kids – although everyone can benefit from reading about these amazing people.

Q: What is the book about?
A: Some of the many native athletes who have excelled in the field of sports include: - Naomi Lang, US Olympian, ice dance champion - Ross Anderson, US record holder, downhill speed skier - Jordin Tootoo, National Hockey League player, Nashville Predators - Stephanie Murata, US National Wrestling champion - Beau Kemp, Minnesota Twins, Rochester Red Wings - Alwyn Morris, Olympic gold and bronze medalist in kayaking - Cory Witherill, professional Indy car racing. These stories for young readers highlight the lives and achievements of these courageous and talented athletes.

The Native Trailblazers Series profiles stellar role models who have raised the profile of indigenous culture in North America. This exciting work of non-fiction reminds readers of the extraordinary contributions of Native Americans to our country’s social fabric. Ages 9 to 16 years

Q: Why are you the best person to write this book?
A: I am a Native American photojournalist with a great sampling of people that I have met in my career.

Q: How is this book different from other books on this topic?
A: None really exist that I know about – and it is contemporary.

Q: Is there anything else we should know about this book?
A: Click on the links below.

Vincent Schilling
Award-winning author of Native Athletes in Action and Native Men of Courage
Indian Country Today Correspondent - www.indiancountrytoday.com
Mix Magazine Columnist - www.mixmagweb.com

Learn more about me on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentschilling

Question: Who is the intended audience?
Answer: The intended audience - mystery/suspense readers. All the better if the reader enjoys golf but certainly not necessary.

Q: What is the book about?
A: The story follows PGA tour leader, Reid Clark, down to the Masters where on the last day of the tournament he receives a death threat. He then has to deal with the angst of more threats as he goes to NY to prepare for and play in another tournament. Good food, cigars and a little romance fill the pages making the book a fun summer read.

Q: Why are you the best person to write this book?
A: After a high school and college life of competitive sports, I know the ins and outs of many games. I was able to combine my passion for sports and mysteries to create Sudden Death, the first book in my Deadly Sports Mysteries series.

Q: How is this book different from other books on this topic?
A: While there are many non-fiction How To books on golf, there are very few mysteries. Sudden Death’s story is unique.

Q: Is there anything else we should know about this book?
A: I received some strong reviews from a few of the masters.

James Patterson said, “You like golf, you like murder mysteries - - then Sudden Death is your book!”

Clive Cussler said, “Pure fun, pure intrigue. The action never stops till a fascinating climax!”

The Foundation, the second book in my series is being edited now as is The Fix, a college football gambling novel that I’m writing along with ESPN Anchor, Ryan Burr.