Holiday greetings:

There have been many interesting developments lately.

A new dispatch entitled "The Birds of Baghdad" is available now on michaelyon.blogspot.com

I was honored to learn that my site has been nominated as a finalist in the media/journalist category of 2005 Weblog Awards.

There is ongoing gossip in the tabloids about a movie deal with Bruce Willis. Nothing is set and all parties continue to examine the options. Most important is that the story of the soldiers who fought in Mosul be told with accuracy and respect. I'll post news about this if and when it happens.

There have been thousands of requests for my first book—out of print—entitled "Danger Close." A limited print run is on the way, and copies should be available in about eight weeks. All of the limited editions will be signed by me. To purchase "Danger Close", merely go to michaelyon.blogspot.com and click on the book cover on the right side. This link goes to a gallery and bookstore. I have begun selling my photos, along with "Danger Close," to fund ongoing operations.

Respectfully,

Michael