Mike Vance is the author of 3 novels and 10 non-fiction books on Texas history, historic true crime, comedy, and sports history. That non-fiction work informs his historical novels. He has produced well over 150 award-winning videos including feature length documentaries, short films and television shows on a variety of Texas history stories. Mike also traveled the English speaking world for 16 years doing stand-up comedy and fronting a band for which he wrote original music. He sometimes teaches Texas history at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Please check out the links below and sign up for my newsletter!
Mike Vance's Gift Reminder
Don't Forget the Books |
I just wanted to offer a quick, friendly reminder that books make a wonderful gift, and it just so happens that I have some available. While I'm hard at work writing the next books, two of which should be out in the first quarter of 2024, there are some fun ones that would make a dandy last minute stocking stuffer. If Christmas is not your thing, books are also excellent presents for New Year's, MLK Day, Groundhog Day... just saying. Thanks so much, and I'll have a full newsletter around the usual change of the month.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Y'all are the definitely on the good list. |
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Mike Vance is the author of 3 novels and 10 non-fiction books on Texas history, historic true crime, comedy, and sports history. That non-fiction work informs his historical novels. He has produced well over 150 award-winning videos including feature length documentaries, short films and television shows on a variety of Texas history stories. Mike also traveled the English speaking world for 16 years doing stand-up comedy and fronting a band for which he wrote original music. He sometimes teaches Texas history at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Please check out the links below and sign up for my newsletter!
October 1, 2026 The Latest Hi, Reader Happy fall, everyone. A few leaves are already dropping from the pecans, though it's tough to say how much of that is drought-related. The flurry of hummingbirds, which reaches 50 or so tiny birds at its peak here, has dropped to about three stubborn hangers-on. And one of my fantasy football teams is already toast for the year. So the calendar must be telling the truth. And I have what I think is an upbeat story to share. Hopeful Signs Last weekend, I...
March 1, 2024 The Latest Hi, Reader I have a story for you, and further down you can read more about my newest book plus the Texas history class I'll be teaching online through Rice University starting this month. So please scroll and read it all! But first, a confession. I'm a history nerd, and have been for a long time. I love researching deep into stories. I like being alone in an archive, whether it's dusty and tangible or a digital maze, and finding something that no one has thought...
February 20, 2024 The Latest from Mike Hi, Reader First, as you can see, I've changed up the look of the newsletter. I finally figured out how to make my face smaller. This is the news that I've been promising, not a full newsletter anyway, but the new look will stay for a while. The New Novel is Here! Wingo: The Remarkable life of an Unremarkable Man is now live on both Amazon and IngramSpark. That means that you can purchase ebooks and paperbacks online or order them through your favorite...