Behind the Scenes Archives Page 4 of 13 | Markus McDowell, author

Desert Steve Ragsdale standing beside his grace marker.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

SNEAK PEEK – Opening Scene: Desert Steve Novel (draft)

March 27, 2024September 8, 2024

Article on Desert Steve Ragsdale, founder of Desert Center, CA.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

The Toil and Joy of Creation: first draft of my historical fiction novel

March 20, 2024April 8, 2024

pegleg smith historical marker in Anza-Borrega State Park, CA

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Sneak Peak: Thomas “Pegleg” Smith (1801-1866) in a new historical fiction novel

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

an early photo of Desert Center, California.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Behind the Scenes: the difficulties (and joys) of writing a historical fiction novel

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Cover mortals as they walk by Markus McDowell

Behind the Scenes Mortals As They Walk

Sneak Peak: a scene from Mortals As They Walk – delerium

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Lydia Ragsdale's house. Photo by Dr. Markus McDowell

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Exploring a desert ghost town for my historical fiction novel about Desert Steve, Pt 2

January 31, 2024February 26, 2024

Author Markus McDowell at the site of Desert Steve's Ragsdale's Alligator cabin.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

Exploring a desert ghost town for my historical fiction novel about Desert Steve, Pt 1

January 19, 2024January 31, 2024

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel PRESS RELEASES

An interview with author Markus McDowell

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Desert Steve ragsdale outside his Santa Rosa cabin.

Behind the Scenes Desert Steve Novel

General George Patton, a tank, and a Sheriff of Riverside County

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

A clear day at beach with the islands - from order and chaos article by Markus McDowell

Behind the Scenes EXPLORATIONS

Beach Walks: Life, Chaos, and the Order of the Universe

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023