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Risk and speculation are in Shield's mantra after 30 years in military intelligence.....A.K. Cross, author, Highball For Victory.
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Background
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Shields traveled extensively during his military career and was exposed to the cultures and local environments of many countries. These experiences, and the multiple opportunities to work with military and police agencies around the world, have influenced his writing. In addition, his love of adventure stories such as those of Horatio Hornblower and Sharp's Rifles have influenced him since boyhood.
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Birth Place
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Calgary, Canada
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Accomplishments
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A graduate of both public and private writing colleges, Shields was given an Award of Merit for "demonstrating technical and high creative endeavor."
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Additional Information
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Shield's novel "Vultures In The Sky" will be published in April 2002 by Barclay Books, LLC (www.barclaybooks.com).
A new web site (www.adventurestories.ca) dedicated to Shield's writing is on line now.
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Favorite Links
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Barclay Books, LLC
A biography and a synopsis of "Vultures In The Sky" can be found at this site and advance orders are being accepted.
McTavish's Adventure Stories
This site contains more of Shield's works including short stories and quick reads.
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