Literary News: Lords related news will be featured here for a while so that readers can further their understanding of why such a book was even worth pursuing. Take a look at the links on the left menu. Even though a few years old, these stories have touched the national consciousness If you want more in-depth analysis but in a fiction format, then begin by reading an excerpt from Lords: Part One

The News - May 25, 2005:

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Bakersfield.com - A journalist and gas mowers, Vote on Jagels rock star hair, Rebirth of the run-down, No more Vogue, Padre Hotel may die, Migrants sprayed with pesticides
Merced Sun-Star - A debate in Merced business and commerce
Fresno Bee - Soldier misses pals, Another Tower District icon dies, Valley cop ends it all, Rocking chair talks: Remember the weather of 2005?, You like my copter?, After all, cardboard is made of wood
Modesto Bee - The evil Stockton priest, Will you marry me at Saddam's house?, Beach Blanket Babylon!
Visalia Times-Delta - Revenge of the birthay beating victim
San Luis Obispo Tribune - Online bullies are punks, What do Coastal schools do about cyber bullies?
Vida en el Valle - Appalachia migrants
Star Wars News - Star Wars Pirates, Confessions of a Star Wars Geek, The author's Star Wars night
Tehachapi News - The moon students