John Miles

John Miles is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and former college professor who now writes and delivers lectures about historical topics to groups. He has presented lectures to multiple Scottish Highland Games, Celtic Festivals, and military units throughout the Southeast. In addition to highland games and military organizations, he also gives historical presentations at various retirement homes and libraries in the Carolinas.

In addition to his novels, 'Magnus Saga Beyond Vinland, and 'Well of the Dead', John is a multiple-time published author in Marine Corps Gazette, the professional journal of the Marine Corps. Furthermore, he also writes articles for periodicals that cover history. These magazines include American Frontiersman, The Highlander, Military History, Ireland’s Own, Scotland Magazine, and Military History Quarterly.

He received his Master of Arts degree in Military Studies from American Military University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology with a minor in History from Texas A&M University.