J. Kayne Keele

J. Kayne Keele

Occupation: Professional writer, teacher, free lance internet stringer, hired gun willing to write anything for money, and author of the upcoming young adult novel The Notebook of Destiny.

About Me: Father, husband, free lance writer, novelist, reading teacher, etc...

Interests: Writing, brewing, traveling, parenting, and several other 'ings'.

Publications: Ehow.com, Flag Live, The Daily Sun.

Favorite Books: Appointment in Samarra
Anything by Brad Meltzer because he lent me his agent a few years back, he's a great guy, and the books are so much fun.

Favorite Movies: Inception
Toy Story 3
Its a Wonderful Life

Favorite TV Shows: Mad Men
Hell's Kitchen

Favorite Quotes: Live by the Chihuahua; die by the Chihuahua!
Loves: Wife, son, misc family members, fish n' chips, tasty beer.
Hates: bad food, bad beer
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  • Summer Arizona Vacation: 4 Cochise County Destinations
    The last destination most people would pick during the summer is Arizona. Forget about the cacti and coyotes for a moment and follow these recommendations. You'll enjoy fine wine, craft beer, a cowboy bar, and a peach orchard.
  • The Gardens at Mile High Ranch in Bisbee, Arizona
    Find a clean room, a soft bed, and a large patio to enjoy Arizona's most consistently good weather spot: Bisbee. The Gardens at Mile High Ranch are just a short car trip from adventures in old town Bisbee.
  • Bisbee, Arizona: Family Spring Break Destination
    Bisbee, Arizona, is a mile-high city that was once called the wickedest city in the West. It rivaled San Francisco in its opulence. Today, the artists, shopping, history, and hippies make it a can't-miss destination.
  • A Three-Day Itinerary for Southern Arizona's Wine Country
    Tourists envision cacti and cowboys when visiting Arizona. However, there are many surprises tucked away in the Grand Canyon State. Sonoita's wine country is filled with interesting vintners, sprawling vineyards, and complex vintages.
  • Irish Pub Hopping in the Surprise and Peoria Area of Phoenix, Arizona
    There are great Irish pubs sprinkled all over the Phoenix area . On the west side of the valley of the sun, you'll find two delightfully laid back spots to throw back a few pints, and munch down on fish and chips.
  • The Prescott Motor Lodge Will Appeal to Your Inner Hipster
    History doesn't have to be a boring or dusty topic. In Prescott, Ariz., you can find rest at a trendy boutique motel while munching fresh-baked cookies, but are you hip enough?
  • Pierogies Are Not Christmas
    An original poem about Christmas.
  • Arizona's Seven Best Breweries
    Whether you love pale or amber ales, or if even you like your brew yellow and fizzy you can find a great locally crafted beverage in Arizona.
  • Juniper Wells Ranch
    As the early morning sun crept through the branches of the fat-trunked 1000-year-old Juniper tree, I sat on our cabin porch and sipped steamy coffee on a cool July morning.
  • Cochise Stronghold Bed & Breakfast
    A secluded retreat at the base of the Dragoon Mountains provided a stronghold for the famous Apache warrior Cochise for more than years. These mountains and the bed and breakfast named after him will enable a comfortable escape for you as well.
  • Tonopah Rob's Vegetable Farm
    Tonopah Rob started growing a staggering number of fruits and vegetables on his four acres of farmland more than a decade ago. In fact, he produces so much, his little farm supplies four farmers markets with tomatoes, watermelons, squash and so much more.
  • Sonoita Inn is the Perfect Place to Stay in Arizona's Wine Country
    The Sonoita Inn offers some of the benefits of a bed and breakfast while providing the privacy many folks desire. As a bonus, the group atmosphere downstairs might entice you into a game of cards with strangers.
  • Velvet Elvis Pizzeria Offers Up Creative Pizza
    Cecilia San Miguel named her restaurant Velvet Elvis after a business partner suggested their spot have Elvis in its title. She called a friend who loved the Elvis idea and promised to buy her a Velvet Elvis painting, and the name was born.
  • A Glendale Pizzeria Provides Some of Arizona's Best Pie
    Treat yourself to a remarkable pizza. In fact, this is some of the best pizza in the state of Arizona. If you don't believe me, just ask Guy Fieri who featured La Piazza Al Forno on his show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
  • The Best Car Ever?
    Driving around town in a brand new Buick LaCrosse got me thinking about the best vehicle I ever drove... A twenty-five year old station wagon.
  • The 2011 Lacrosse CXL is Easy to Love
    Buying an American made luxury car like the Buick LaCrosse is an excellent idea if you are in the market for a comfortable new ride.
  • Arizona Buffalo Company & Adam's Natural Meat's Provide Healthy Food
    The great thing about living in the Phoenix area is our remaining connection to our rural roots. In places like Buckeye and Queen Creek, real farmers and cowboys rub elbows with the suburban folks in tract homes.
  • The Inventor's Wife
    In 1940, on the tiny island of Pillulch, time travel first became possible. A powerful clock made by a brilliant man sends his own wife on an unexpected journey.
  • The 2011 GMC Sierra SLT
    Motortrend's 2011 truck of the year the Chevy Silverado lives up to the hype, and in my opinion its sleeker and cooler twin the GMC Sierra surpasses that hype.
  • Doesn't Anyone Speak English Anymore?
    You are in a hurry to vaccuum your couch when you discover a mystery phone tucked in your couch cushions. Then sadly you find yourself held at knife point.
  • The Staycation: Phoenix-Style
    Arizona is a prime vacation destination and the term snowbird was practically invented here. However, our full time residents often forget how great Arizona is.
  • 5 Phoenix Area Parks Worth Visiting
    Moms and dads in the Phoenix area have plenty of sunny days during the fall, winter, and spring to soak in the great Arizona weather. These five parks will break the norm and not the bank.
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  • 8 Kid-Friendly Retauraunts in the Phoenix Area
    Most parents grow tired of the Mcdonald's playland. Yes, your kids may love it, but how many cheeseburgers must a person eat? There are plenty of spots with good [affordable!] eats for both parents and kids.
  • Canela Bistro - Locally Sourced, Organic Cuisine in Arizona
    Canela Bistro, in the heart of Arizona's growing wine country, offers delicious and creative food straight from the ranch and their own garden.
  • The Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords -- Three Months Later
    Within minutes of the senseless shooting of Congresswoman Giffords the finger pointing began. People who had otherwise never heard of the Tucson woman, were convinced they knew why she was shot and who was at fault.
  • A Bed & Breakfast that is Both Green and Gourmet
    Put a little green in your romantic life and make a date for some bird watching... Yes, bird watching can be romantic and so can being kind to the environment.
  • An Affordable Steakhouse Nestled in Wine Country
    Nothing is more annoying than fake cowboys at a faux-cowboy bar. At the Arizona Steakout you will find legitimate cowboys and fresh cut steaks at a bar and steakhouse with personality.
  • Stay at a Real Arizona Ranch
    Walker Ranch provides a starry canvas painted with pin pricks of light not visible most places in America. Enjoy the quiet ranch life and a custom home cooked breakfast in America's least likely and most surprising wine country.
  • Ditch Your Wedding Cake
    Cupcakes might be so last year. The new dessert on the block has old school appeal. Grab a humble slice of pie, and have the hippest wedding this year. Seriously pie just might be cool again.
  • Gisele's Cafe & Bakery in Jerome, Arizona
    If you are hunting for ghosts and gold in the mining town and tourist destination of Jerome Arizona, spend a bit of time hunting for home baked goods. Gisele's Cafe and Bakery provides treats that are ghostly delicious.
  • Arizona's 3 Most Unusual Winter Escapes
    Cowboys and Cacti might be your thing or maybe sipping wine and fine dining. Arizona has enough to do to keep all types busy. Escape the hard freezes, snow, and icy side walks. Find a different kind of winter break in Arizona.
  • Best Burgers: Top Three Suprising Spots to Grab a Burger in Goodyear and Avondale, Arizona
    Grilled burgers cooked-up in family establishments still exist. It just takes a little bit of time to sniff out the grilled beef. These are the three best places to snag a burger in the West Valley of Phoenix. A few are surprising.

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