May 2, 2025

The Eyes of Ra

When reviewing ancient Egyptian mythology, it is important to realize that ancient Egypt is over six thousand years old. If you consider how Christianity, its beliefs, […]
March 6, 2025

Miracles

In Dark of the Earth, John Dodge speaks about his half-sister, Alice, and an incident involving a black cat that kept appearing outside his Fifth Avenue […]
July 4, 2024

Dark of the Earth is Live!

Please visit the special landing page put together by Smith-Obolensky Media dedicated to the Dark of the Earth release today! On a personal note, I have […]
July 3, 2024

Feathered Quill Review and Interview about Dark of the Earth

I am delighted to share with you the review of Dark of the Earth by Kathy Stickles of Feathered Quill. She also interviewed me, and it […]
April 4, 2024

Excerpt from “Ivan’s Corner” Newsletter

… In these newsletters, I will bring up unusual elements of the writing craft and my encounters with them…. Having read Dark of the Earth several times, I […]
November 9, 2023

New Track

Someone once said that the past never changes. This isn’t wrong but neither is it entirely correct. For many, the past is a record of failed […]