Robert A. Siegel
Barony of Bright Hlls
AUGUST 2015: Finishing my novel, 14 years in the making! Cross-genre: Literary Science Fiction, Medieval mystery and romance.
PUBLICATIONS: Editor and contributor, "Stagecoach" newsletter of the Shasta Historical Society (2011 - 2012).
"United Nations," article in the Encyclopedia of American Environmental History, published by Facts on File (2010).
"The Need for Closure in Ministry," in Church Administration magazine (1996).
Contributor, various newsletters (1995 to 2003).
Martindale Award in Fiction, Short Story nominee (2003).
POETRY: Read an Interview with me and three poems containing Biblical themes. Named a "Hearst Poet" in a contest sponsored by the University of Arizona and Pima Community College (2003).
WORKS IN PROGRESS: Booklet on Godly Friendships, Cross-genre novel, and transcription of a missionary journal.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Original historical research presented at national, regional and state conferences (2006) of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society) and of the Arizona Historical Society.
SCRIPTURE TEACHER: "The Bible from a Messianic Jewish perspective" & "the Minor Prophets" (taught at the Scandinavian School of the Bible in Helsinki, Finland.)
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLER: Eastern Germany (2006); Israel (1999); Ukraine (1995); Ensenada, Baja, Mexico (1992); Montreal, Canada (1987); Finland (1985); Austria (1981); numerous countries of Eastern Europe (early 1980's).
SPECIALTIES: Cross-cultural teaching; History of Religion; administrate