Looked at those books, JimBob, a great encyclopedia of info. But, they barely touch on California, and since times are tight, I cannot justify that expense (150.00) right now. Maybe I will get them in the future, because they would make a nice addition to the library.
When I get stuck/blocked, I pick up my Spencer, and it gets the creative juices flowing again. It makes a great writing talisman. Two Flints, the offer still stands.
Note: Cover Art finished*, now writing Chapter three. Made good headway this weekend, got 10 pages written. Contacted a University about rights to use a 41- frame series of photo plates for my book. Ouch, 100.00 each!
*for now, unless I decide to change it.