Evan E. Filby retired from a position where he published over 250 articles, reports, book chapters, and other nonfiction documents. For over a decade since, he has pursued a "second career" in writing, producing both nonfiction and fiction. Besides a novel - still seeking a publisher - he has written several short stories. His studies of Western history, particularly Idaho history, have led to quite a few nonfiction articles. Topics have included "Albert Sidney Johnston and the Mormon War," "the Battle of White Bird Canyon," "Loyal P. Brown: Idaho County Pioneer," and a series on the founding