Monday, January 9, 2012

Pregnant Woman Develops Craving for Roadkill

We've heard our share of weird pregnancy cravings, but this one probably takes the cake... and pickles. A British artist, taxidermist, and mommy to be has been satisfying her craving for roadkill by eating animals such as pigeons, owls, deer and more, according to the UK Metro.

"I get the best meat from friends who ring me up to tell me about a kill they spotted on their way to work," Alison Brierly told Metro. Brierly told The Daily Mail that she's eaten roadkill before, but her cravings for it increased dramatically when she became pregnant. She even knows the best routes to pick up dinner.

"The best road around here is the A61 to Ripon, it's definitely the most fruitful," she told The Daily Mail. "But most of my foraging is opportunistic and I don't go out looking for carcasses."

The reason behind the strange cravings? There are several theories according to Parents magazine.  The affinity for certain foods can be attributed to hormonal changes similar to those women experience during menstrual cycles, or the body's need to consume certain vitamins and minerals that can be found in the foods you are craving, Parents reports.

Celebrity Hilary Duff recently shared her odd pregnancy craving on 'Good Morning America' and while it's definitely not as strange as roadkill-no judgment-we understand her surprise.  "I am always up for red hots, which is so weird because I've never liked them before," Duff said, "Thank God it isn't fried  and covered in butter." 

For your copy of Roadkill Cooking for Campers CLICK HERE

*Article from The Huffiington Post

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Murder on Mt. McKinley Audio Coming Soon!

I'm working hard at getting all the Summit Murder Mystery Series books out to you via audio!  Here is a picture of me recording the introduction to Murder on Mt. McKinley! 

 

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Jennifer L. Howell
Irion Books, LLC
(480) 522-9287

Irion Books Releases Fifth Book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series
Murder on Aconcagua
Today Irion Books announces the much anticipated release of the fifth book in their Summit Murder Mystery Series, Murder on Aconcagua.  One of the most unique series ever written, the Summit Murder Mystery Series is co-authored by Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins, and is set at the peaks of the highest mountains on the world’s seven continents.  Remote, inaccessible, they are the crown jewels of climbing.  They are the world’s deadliest mountains, and deaths from falls, avalanches, illness, heart attacks, and high altitude sickness, are a matter of course. Add in murder to the mix, and you get seven of the most original and exciting murder mysteries ever written.

Inspired by Charles Irion’s 1987 attempt to climb Mt. Everest, and his 2011 climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, each book offers the story of a little known region of the world.  The authors promise you will encounter bizarre customs, ancient taboos, political intrigue, and ethnic conflicts, and Murder on Aconcagua is no exception.

In Murder on Aconcagua, Irion says, “Our hero not only battles the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer.”  The book’s synopsis tells us that hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols.  

For more information about Charles Irion and the other books in the Summit Murder Mystery Series, please visit www.charlesirion.com or www.summitmurdermystery.com  

About Irion Books:
Irion Books launched in 2007 with the release of its Hell Series books, beginning with Remodeling Hell, followed by Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell.   While writing the Hell Series, Irion began working on the Seven Summit Murder Mystery Series, after climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro.  An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Irion is an advisory board member for Project C.U.R.E., founding principal in Phoenix Social Venture Partners, the founder of his own children's dictionary program, and a past director and current member of the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.  Irion has also participated in a number of medical missions abroad including Mexico, Belize, and Tanzania.  For more information about Irion Books, please visit
www.IrionBooks.com

To purchase Murder on Aconcagua for your Kindle, please CLICK HERE!  Paperback coming soon!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Murder on Aconcagua Synopsis

I am thrilled to share with you the synopsis of...
Murder on Aconcagua



Hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols. Join Scott Devlon as he battles not only the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer in Murder on Aconcagua.


I can't wait until you can read it for yourselves!  Murder on Aconcagua, is coming to you in Dec/Jan.  

Monday, November 21, 2011

K-2 Foundation Event

Over the weekend, I attended the K-2 Foundation's Masquerade Ball at Doubletree Resort. The amazing Kyle Maynard spoke at the event.  What a cool guy and a great motivational speaker!  To tell you a little bit about Kyle, he was born on March 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows, and legs that end near his knees.  His story begins as an 11-year old that wanted to wrestle, and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try.  After losing every single match his first year, and most his second, Maynard with his iron will and a coach with a heart of gold became a very successful varsity wrestler on one of the best teams in the Southeast.  In spite of his limitations, Maynard found a way to win 36 varsity matches his senior year, while defeating several state place finishers, and state champions, during his final season. 

All of this, is only the beginning.  You can read about Kyle's other accomplishments HERE, which include his world record, and the ESPY he won in 2004.  Next up?  Summiting the highest peak in Africa, known as Mt. Kilimanjaro.  Kyle has formed a team called "Mission Kilimanjaro", and together, they hope to send a message to heroes in the veteran community, and to kids with disabilities around the world, that regardless of any challenge we face, no obstacle is too great to be conquered.  Amazing doesn't even begin to define Kyle.  Please read more about Kyle's mission, and support him by visiting his website HERE for more information.


It was my great honor to meet Kyle.  Take a look at the pictures below, and be sure to check out his book, NO EXCUSES

 Rose and I with Kyle


 Kyle talking to his fans

 Rose and I with Kyle's book NO EXCUSES

Monday, November 14, 2011

David Copperfield Show

When I was in Las Vegas for the PubWest conference, my wife Rose and I caught a David Copperfield show at MGM Grand.  After the show, we went up on stage to meet him, and he did a little card trick for us.  He is a really nice guy, and the show was great!  Take a look at the photos.  Fun!

 

Monday, November 7, 2011

PubWest Conference Was A Success!

Over the weekend I attended the PubWest conference in Las Vegas.  I had a really great time, met some great people, made some fantastic connections, and came home with pages of notes and ideas!  Here are a few pictures for you to check out!

 The beautiful Green Valley Ranch Resort




My beautiful wife Rose and I relaxing :) 
 
 Here I am holding my Summit Murder Mystery Series sign in front of the sign introducing Len Riggio, the chairman of Barnes & Noble. 
                                                                                  Len Riggio and I. Len is holding a copy of Murder On Everest!




 I am so excited about the direction Irion Books is headed!  We are soaring, and I can't wait to share it with you!  Thank you for reading, and if you haven't checked out my series yet, what are you waiting for?!  Order Murder On Everest, the first book in the Summit Murder Mystery Series today!
For more information, click here