Most of his books are targeted at fourth through seventh grade readers, but he is working on a full-length book for adults. Currently, Stanley has an accepted book to be published next year and another in the works. Because of the recent response to his books in Hollywood he has been writing hitch sheets for movies. Stanley retired two years ago from CSUB where he taught courses in California history, the American West and other historical topics for 28 years. He believes nonfiction is very different from fiction writing, but he offers advice to either aspiring author.
Insincerity is the greatest enemy of any writer.