Michael Royea

Kathy Teasdale, Landscape and Wildlife Artist

Michael Royea, Author and Photographer

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Kathy Teasdale

Kathy has been painting and drawing for most of her life. A self-taught artist, she focuses on landscape, nature and wildlife subjects. Using her natural talents and an eye for perspective and color, she constructs stunning images with depth which draws the viewer into the world of the painting.

Michael Royea

Kathy Teasdale

Michael has been a photographer for more nearly 50 years. His main interests are landscape and the play of light and shadow. He has been writing for ten years and has currently published two travel guides and four novels.

About The Site

The first sections feature Kathy's art and inspiration from her most recent works of art to a retrospective.

The next sections showcase my books, thoughts and photographs. Also included are excerpts from the books.

Our newest venture is the Tomifobia Studio, a collaboration between my life partner Kathy Teasdale, an extremely talented artist, photographer and writer, and myself.

Included in the photography section are images from the many National Parks, Monuments, or other interesting sites in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah and southwestern Colorado. This region is covered in my first travel guide, The Grand Circle Tour, as well as my second guidebook, Southwestern Adventure, released on April 19, 2021, and published by Touchpoint Press.

The Southwest is an area I have visited many times over the years, including taking students on archaeological travel courses to the region. Another section includes images from our home in the Eastern Townships, located in southeastern Quebec, Canada.

I have been a photographer for close to 50 years, including a stint as a professional in the nineteen seventies and eighties. I will be changing the images occasionally, so check back.

Kathy has been painting and drawing for most of her life. A self-taught artist, she focuses on the play of light and shadow and how they affect the colours in the landscape. She enjoys painting all types of animlas, both wild and domestic, and has a way of bringing out their personality in her work. She has exhibited at many galleries, both in Canada and Internationally. Kathy also does commissions. You may contact her through this website or her email at the end of the website.

Michael's First Three Books

The Grand Circle Tour

This is my first book, a travel and reference guide to the American Southwest. It is a circuit around a collection of National Parks and Native American sites in the Four Corners Region.

Part 1 is a two week tour of 21 different sites which includes maps, site plans and an itinerary.

Part 2 is a timeline and history of Native occupation from 10,000 BC to the present day.

The Key of Theseus

Disgraced archaeologist Benny Shay returns to Crete after many years to authenticate a newly discovered artifact in an attempt to salvage his failed career. What he finds is mystery, mayhem and murder deep in a labyrinth.

Of Sand and Blood

Enter the violent and deadly world of the gladiator where men were forced to fight, and kill, to survive. This realistic look at gladiators sets you in the arena and the daily life of a gladiator in the 1st century AD.

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Many Pigs in Manhattan

Wilson is a mild-mannered childrens' author; Cari is a foul-mouthed ex-con who may, or may not, have killed her former boss. Longing to write an action thriller, Wilson decides to help her and they begin an action packed, mishap-strewn adventure to stay one step ahead of the law.

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

In this retelling of The Voyage of the Argo, also known as Jason and the Argonauts, by Apollonius of Rodes, a group of 12 year old friends attempt to rescue the ram with the gold-colored fleece. Stolen one week before the big exhibition, the youngsters brave the mysteries of the enchanted lake in search of the ram. It appears an impossibl

Southwestern Adventure: In the Footsteps of First Peoples; Mogollon, Hohokam, Salado and Sinagua

The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 covers 41 archaeological sites and museums and Part 2 examines the history, culture and archaeology of the Mogollon, Hohokam, Salado and Sinagua. The travel guide may be used for individual sites or followed as a two-week tour. The tour is set in a circle and m

Excerpts from my novels

Read the beginning of my first novel, The Key of Theseus, an action-packed archaeological adventure set on the island of Crete. My second, Of Sand and Blood, was released January 29, 2018. This is a historical novel set in the 1st century AD in Italy and is a realistic look at the violent world of gladiators. Many Pigs in Manhattan is a romantic comedy adventure set in the sothern US. Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece is a mystery adventure.

About Me

My background

I have a BA in Classical Studies and Fine Arts from Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and an MA from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I have taught part time at Bishop's in Classics and Archaeology for many years.

My writing roots

My first writing project was a 60 page handout for students in an archaeological travel course to the American Southwest. A colleague of mine suggested I turn this into a book. The result was my travel guide, The Grand Circle Tour, which is based on the course.

From there, I decided to try fiction. It seemed like a natural fit because I am constantly telling stories to my students. And family members were, and are, always sharing their stories; a few might even be true.

My style

I do not write from an outline, in fact, once I start a work, I seldom know where it is going to end up. I begin with an idea, create my characterss, and turn them loose. Often I'm surprised at where they lead me. And somehow it seems to work!

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Snowy Brook

The Startled Buck

The Sitting Fox

The Sitting Fox

The Startled Buck

The Sitting Fox

The Startled Buck

The Startled Buck

The Startled Buck

Kathy's recent work

Kathy's Animals

Kathy's Landscapes and Birds

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Misty Morning

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

Misty Morning

The Hawk

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

Misty Morning

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

Jason and the Quest for the Ram with the Gold-Colored Fleece

Michael's First Three Books

The next three

Excerpts from my novels

Reviews and new releases

About Me

My background

My writing roots

My style

Photo Gallery: The Southwest

The Eastern Townships, Quebec

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