JF Ridgley Birth of a Bully Book
Birth of a Bully
Birth of a Bully is not a pleasant story, because no babe was ever born a bully. It is learned. Bullying is not pleasant, nor good, nor right. It is mean and cruel and has existed everywhere in the world throughout time. Just ask young Cassius Gullus about that. He knows, but what is a boy to do when he has no other choice?
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Healing is hard.
First comes the pain. Then the pain of caring for the wound. Then the pain of healing that wound.
The Beauty & The Beast. But who’s the beauty? Who’s the Beast
Yep, that’s me…writing this story. Chad and Sierra’s story is tough. Why is this harder than my Roman
Dealing with Trauma – PTSD and Complex PTSD
This is the most difficult research for a book I have ever done as a writer. I have started
A story a father’s love…but which father?
Julius is raging….life has been unfair Just when Calgacus thought life was perfect….he learns it’s not. Truth hurts. Gnaeus
Rage is out…of control
Yep, this is Julius in most of Red Fury RAGE. Book 2 of my Agricola series. Yep, he’s pissed.
Red Fury Games Romans Play | The Hardest Write I Have Ever Done
I am now writing the hardest write I have ever done. Sure, I have written six books and short
Red Fury Revolt
A 20 Year Affair – Red Fury Revolt Yep, I did some math recently, and ouch. Julius, Calgacus, and
History…its value
I was listening to Levi Lusko as he talked about “You Have a New Memory.” He talked about just
Life for the Rich in Rome
Life in Rome was never easy for anyone. Yes, we all know the plebs and barbarians had it rough.
Threathened Loyalties – Life with the rich and famous of Herculaneum
Here you have the setting of my whole story of Threatened Loyalties. In the background is Vesuvius. Before you
Vesuvius and Herculaneum
To many these are just pictures of an ancient city in the area called Campania that is old. A
Oh! Those Kids!!!
Kids! Just what are you going to do with them? Me? I write about them. They are fun, but
One Tough Warrior Woman – BOUDICA – “Queen of the Iceni”
It was believed among the Celts that the women had as much to lose as the men. If in
Red Fury Rebellion…the year of Four Emperors
Galba Otho Vitellius Vespasian I am not going to lie to you. I am having too much fun with
Happy Birthday to Rome
Even after 2774 years!! So why celebrate Rome? Why not. After all, that time period really did give the
I’VE BEEN HERE. “CAHOKIA MOUNDS”
And it’s not in Missouri but in Illinois just across the river from St. Louis. There REALLY used to
Trucking 101
Where would we be without truckers? We do not even want to consider that idea. Just take a scan
50 Hilarious Rome Puns & Inspiration for Rome Instagram Captions
Looking for hilarious Rome puns to share with friends before a trip to Rome? Or want a few clever
Celtic influences on Christmas traditions and roots
Borrowing from Irish Central, I have learned about how the Celtic people have influenced our Christmas ho Christmas has