Mention Tad Williams’ name in casual conversation with most science fiction fans and you’re likely to hear back, “Isn’t that the guy with the cats?” Tailchaser’s Song has adorned many a bookstore’s shelves for more than two decades. A journey into the mythologies cats and other animals might create for themselves, Tailchaser’s Song could have…
Author: Michael Martinez
An Interview with Craig Horner from Legend of the Seeker
Craig Horner stands in no one’s shadow. With 10 years’ experience, the 26-year-old actor (who just celebrated that birthday on January 24) now leads a talented cast in bringing Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth fantasy novels to life. In fact, there are so many famous names associated with the internationally syndicated Legend of the Seeker…
Digging for Opals and Sapphires
Treasure Hunting Articles Every vacation has to have a purpose or a goal. My vacation this year was all about Idaho Falls — not because I thought it would be such a cool place to visit, but because it just happened to be near enough to several vacation spots that we could commute to and…
What You Need To Dig for Opals and Sapphires
Treasure Hunting Articles These articles refer to two businesses, Gem Mountain and Spencer Opal Mines, who have NOT paid for any promotion or in any way provided incentive for Xenite.Org to link to or feature or endorse their businesses. The information you find here is based solely on the author’s personal experience and does not…
Where To Dig For Opals In Idaho
Return to Treasure Hunting Articles Disclaimer: This review was not compensated or paid for in any way. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not constitute an advertisement or promotion. The reader should confer with Spencer Opal Mines to verify any information provided in this article. Once in a while…
Where to Dig for Sapphires in Montana
Treasure Hunting Articles Disclaimer: This review was not compensated or paid for in any way. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not constitute an advertisement or promotion. The reader should confer with Gem Mountain to verify any information provided in this article. After diamonds, sapphires are the second hardest…
Interview with Barrier Executive Producer Joshua Siegel
To help people learn more about Sheldon Whittaker and his team, Xenite.Org is conducting interviews wit the development team. This interview is with Joshua Siegel. Be warned. We cannot really promise spoilers or much inside information as they are still at a sensitive stage in project development. Internet SF fans may already be familiar with…
Interview with Barrier Producer Sheldon Whittaker
To help people learn more about Sheldon Whittaker and his team, Xenite.Org will be conducting interviews over the next few weeks. The first interview is with Sheldon himself. Be warned. We cannot really promise spoilers or much inside information as they are still at a sensitive stage in project development. Xenite.Org: We’d like to know…
Tara Beagan Speaks Out On “Night at the Museum”
This article was originally published as part of Xenite.Org’s Mizuo Peck feature section. Under our new site design it is being offered as a separate feature article. We also have a brief Sacagawea article. Tara Beagan presents a Native American Perspective Tara Beagan is a Canadian playwrite and actress of mixed Native American (Thompson River…
Sacagawea
When in 2007 Xenite.Org published a special feature section celebrating Mizuo Peck in “Night at the Museum”, we received many emails from enthusiastic friends and supporters of Mizuo Peck. We also received a very concerned message from Tara Beagan that prompted us to expand the section. Sacagawea is one of the most celebrated Native Americans…
Children of Hurin
About J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien was one of the foremost philologists of his generation, pioneering break-through literature in Old English lexicons, interpretation, and literary theory. Tolkien’s influence in persuading literary theorists to re-evaluate the “Beowulf” poem was revolutionary. Tolkien is best remembered by fans of fantasy literature as the author of The Hobbit, The Lord…
Mizuo Peck is Sacagawea
UPDATE: July 2, 2007 – Please be sure to read Tara Beagon’s letter to Xenite.Org about “Night at the Museum”. We also have a brief article about Sacagawea. Mizuo Peck is Sacagawea in ‘Night At The Museum’ She has appeared in New York stage productions, television commercials, and music videos but I admit I have…