• • The Armiger’s News Omnibus: 2011-2020, Editor, The American College of Heraldry, 2022, 600 pp; Paperback ISBN: 979-8840607459; Kindle ASIN:B0B92K4V4D (Table of Contents)

    • • From the Foreword by

        Stephen Friar, MPhil, FHS, FSHA, DFACH, author of A Dictionary of Heraldry, Basic Heraldry, and The Heraldic Art of John Ferguson (among others):
             “The quite extraordinary success of the College, its history and development, are set out in the pages of the previous volume (The Golden Anniversary Heraldic Register of America)…
             “…(within) the pages of this volume will be found copies of The Armiger’s News from 2011 to 2020, collectively a hugely impressive volume of work…
             “…a splendid publication.”
           From its humble beginnings, The Armiger’s News (now in its 44th Volume) as a typewritten, cut-and-pasted newsletter, each year has seen a steady improvement in quality of publication, mirroring the development and growth of The American College of Heraldry. Today The Armiger’s News stands as an internationally respected quarterly, reflecting not only the state of heraldry in America, but around the globe.
          Originally a simple “status update” communique, The Armiger’s News has grown from its scissors-and-glue preparation to a true quality publication. In its present-day format, The Armiger’s News is a full-colour quarterly, distributed electronically to all active members. Not merely a platform for the announcement of all Registrations entered in the College’s rolls, along with their accompanying emblazonments, each issue has become predominately a wealth of articles contributed by both College members as well as noted heraldic scholars and academicians. In fact, in addition to authors well-known throughout the world of heraldic art and authorship – Stephen Friar, Anthony Wood, Zdenko Alexy, and Cmdr. Valery Yegorov of the Collegium Heraldicum Russiæ, to name but a few – articles by current and former Kings of Arms from the Court of The Lord Lyon to the College of Arms have also graced the pages of the publication.
           Distributed to virtually every state/government office of heraldry throughout the world, The Armiger’s News has been widely praised for becoming an “all inclusive” venue for the widest possible variety of heraldic matters. Topics include not only contemporary and historical articles/subjects and illustrations on heraldry, but also vexillology, numismatics, philately – indeed, there is little in the world that is not somehow touched by the art of heraldry. And this is not hyperbole – the modern corporate logo itself owes its origins to heraldry. Civic, state, national, ecclesiastical, professional, and military heraldry are centuries old, and both extensive and extensively covered in the pages of The Armiger’s News.
           The pages of The Armiger’s News collected in this Omnibus show tremendous strides made over the years. Ever hoping to improve on content and quality, it is hoped that this book will serve as both a wealth of information and a very real invitation to the reader to become a member of the College, able to follow ever-continuing improvements. And, perhaps, this will also give the reader a chance to consider Registering their own Armorial Bearings, thus establishing their own armorial tradition for themselves and their descendants. Dozens of articles and details on Armorial Registrations, with extensive full-colour illustrations.

  • American Heraldry in Color – REDUX – Twentieth Anniversary Reissue, Editor, The American College of Heraldry, 2022, 298 pp; Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-8398-7336-0; Paperback ISBN: 979-8-8396-0376-9; Kindle ASIN: B0B5S9VZKX .

    • • THE 265 FULL-COLOR ARMORIAL BEARINGS IN THIS TEXT serve to provide an historical record of our armorial cultural heritage for heraldic, genealogical, and other researchers in future generations. The armorial and biographical information contained in this volume was collected over the period of some thirty years from among the Arms registered by The American College of Heraldry during its first three decades.
           The College began Registering wholly-new Armorial Bearings for individuals to pass down to their descendants based on historical example, but the College also began publishing these in The Heraldic Register of America (HRA) – also now available is the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY EDITION HERALDIC REGISTER OF AMERICA (ISBN: 979-8-8377-3205-8, available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle – 372 pages, extensive full-colour photos and illustrations, with a Foreword by Dr Joseph J Morrow, CBE, QC, FRSE, The Right Honourable Lord Lyon King of Arms – https://amzn.to/3Okjqg7).
           So, what of this current “compilation” of such Registrations? A reader’s review of the widely scattered dates of original Registration announcements found herein will clearly indicate that this is not a chronological listing, such as the HRA volumes. The 1990s and 2000s reflected a rapid growth in what was then referred to as desktop publishing, which is how The Armiger’s News evolved from its first few years of production as (quite literally) a cut-and-paste newsletter to one created wholly by computer (though still only in black-and-white, just as had been all issues of the HRA, owing to the still-exorbitant cost of small batch color printing). Of course, rising along with the boom in computer publishing for small businesses and individuals came the rise of the internet, and the reduced complexity of creating websites (at least of a fairly “basic” nature). And, though it was not common practice in the 90s, because one could create a website by piecing together text and images in a formatted layout, one could then transfer such data intact onto a CD in FULL COLOR.
           In addition to Registrations of Arms of select members of the College, the Armorial Bearings of noted explorers, war heroes, diplomats, and even US Presidents were Registered, spanning several centuries. These “famous” individuals would then be well-peppered within a hand-picked selection of early members and Registrants, as well as more recent members who had performed services “above and beyond” for the College to further its goals.

  • The Heraldic Register of America – Golden Anniversary Edition; Series II, Volume 1. David Robert Wooten, Editor, The American College of Heraldry, 2022, 372 pp.; Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-8377-3205-8; Paperback ISBN: 979-8-8315-5675-9; Kindle ASIN: B0B4X1PYDB (Table of Contents)

    • • From the Foreword by
        Dr Joseph J Morrow, CBE, QC, FRSE, The Right Honourable The Lord Lyon King of Arms

             “The contents of the Golden Anniversary Heraldic Register of America will significantly increase the knowledge of heraldry. The publication also reflects not only the founding of the College in New Orleans, but more importantly its spread through these 50 years to the United States of America and beyond. The work of the American College of Heraldry is valued worldwide and is held as an example by organisations such as the Court of the Lord Lyon.
             “The work of the American College of Heraldry is welcomed and valued, as it continues to promote in our time the living art and science of heraldry. This publication is to be saluted in its achievement and for what it adds to the knowledge and promotion of heraldry.
             “The heraldic heritage of the United States greatly contributes to heraldic heritage worldwide, for this publication concerns not only your heritage, but the future of heraldry from without your own nation.”

           THE HERALDIC REGISTER OF AMERICA has been published continuously by the College as Registrations “accumulated.” This new Series presents said Registrations in a wholly new format, with the Armigers’ Achievements displayed in full-color. This volume also includes essays by Sir Conrad Swan, KCVO, PhD, FSA, Quondam Garter Principal King of Arms, on an extensive “explanation” of his own ex-libris; renowned heraldic artist Anthony Wood, NDD, FHS, FSSI, FSHA on Proportions in armorial design; a review of the History of Heraldry in America; the “evolution” of the emblazonments of the College’s own Armorial Bearings by numerous international heraldists through the decades; and more.
           At the very least, who should have a copy of this book?

        • Those who Registered Armorial Bearings with the College from September 2009 through June 2022;
        • Those individuals interested in both the history and present state of heraldry in the United States;
        • Those considering designing their own Armorial Bearings; and
        • Those interested in the broad variety of design options available within the field of heraldry

           It is the College’s fervent hope that this Golden Anniversary edition of THE HERALDIC REGISTER OF AMERICA will serve not only as an informational publication, but also as an inspiration to potential American Armigers – by way of hundreds of examples of what is possible in the 21^st century world of heraldry and beyond.

  • Sister Fidelma’s Bodyguards: Who Were the Nasc Niadh in the Sister Fidelma Mysteries of Peter Tremayne? David Robert Wooten, Editor (Director, International Sister Fidelma Society), Phoenix Press, 2022, 164 pp.; Paperback ISBN: 979-8-8028-2427-6; Kindle ASIN: B09Z9JN92K (Table of Contents)

    • • FIDELMANIACS (faithful readers of The Sister Fidelma Mysteries series by Peter Tremayne) have noticed that Sister Fidelma, a 7^th century Irish religieuse, dálaigh (an advocate of the ancient Brehon Law courts of Ireland), AND murder-mystery-solving detective, along with her companion, Brother Eadulf, are often accompanied in their adventures by a member or members of the élite bodyguards of her brother, Colgú mac Failbe Flann, King of Cashel. These are the warriors of the NASC NIADH, the “Golden Collar.”
        But what, or who, ARE the Nasc Niadh? Were they “real,” or merely a “MacGuffin” to further Tremayne’s murder mysteries? This is an oft-asked question of The International Sister Fidelma Society by members and readers from around the world.
           Though his essay on “Fidelma’s Bodyguards” springs from these warriors’ presence in his historical fiction novels, Tremayne thoroughly examines the FACTUAL history of these “Champions of the Collar” ‒ most assuredly not something invented out of whole cloth by Tremayne.
           There was no need to manufacture fictional characters for these roles, as they would have been very real members of a long and proud tradition dating back over a millennium before Sister Fidelma was even “born.” And while Ireland saw the birth and growth of the Nasc Niadh, the concept was globally practiced throughout history ‒ under other names and on other continents ‒ as shall be explained by Tremayne, and additionally in appending articles which focus on the “Golden Collars,” or torcs/torques, themselves.
           Additional articles, along with plentiful full-colour illustrations and photographs, detail the use of these Golden Collars, or torcs/torques, themselves – a concept practised far back into recorded history in civilisations around the globe.
           Enthusiasts of the Sister Fidelma Mysteries, as well as those interested in the history of the warrior caste in Ireland – and internationally – will find this a fascinating read.

  • The Sister Fidelma Compendium: A Reader’s Guide to the Sister Fidelma Mysteries of Peter Tremayne. David Robert Wooten, Editor (Director, International Sister Fidelma Society), Gryfons Publishers & Distributors, 2022, 460 pp.; Paperback ISBN 978-0-9654-2208-6, Hardcover ISBN 978-0-9654-2209-3 (Table of Contents)

    • • From the Foreword by

        Peter Tremayne, creator of The Sister Fidelma Mysteries series:
             “This tome is not only about the facts of the “Sister Fidelma Age and Culture,” but will help the discerning reader — or even those who just enjoy following the adventures — in navigating the travels and travails of Fidelma of Cashel with her faithful companion, Brother Eadulf of Seaxmund’s Ham, of the South Folk of East Anglia.”
           For true Fidelmaniacs (as diehard devotees of the character, her creator, and the series are known), a book such as this is long overdue, and its pages will doubtless be quickly dog-eared by both longtime and newly-initiated readers of Sister Fidelma and her mysterious-murder tales. Ideally this will serve as both reference and tribute to an author whose works are universally read (in a plethora of languages) and loved.

             “FIDELMANIA!” – Livres Hebdo, Paris, May 2006
             “[Fidelma]… cannot be categorized as just genre fiction. It is literature. We can compare it to Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose.” – Lucha Crovi, La Libertà, Italy
           Sister Fidelma is not simply a religieuse, a former member of the community of St Brigid of Kildare. She is also a qualified dálaigh, or advocate of the ancient law courts of Ireland. The Sister Fidelma Mysteries are set mainly in Ireland during the mid-7^th century AD.

           Illustrated throughout, including: Assorted illustrations from The Sister Fidelma Mysteries Graphic Novels; Conceptual illustration of the Royal Fortress of King Colgú atop The Rock of Cashel during the Sister Fidelma novels, ca. 7^th century (exclusive to this book); How Does Peter Tremayne Murder His Victims in the Sister Fidelma Mysteries? (pie-chart graph); Attendees of 7 different Féile Fidelmas in Cashel, and much more.
           It is the editor’s hope that this work will sit table-side, bedside, wherever-side the reader chooses to devour the dozens of Sister Fidelma novels and short stories penned by one of the world’s leading Irish historiographers – ever at-the-ready should some question arise.
           Extensive information on Sister Fidelma, her author, and much more may be found on the website of The International Sister Fidelma Society at www.sisterfidelma.com.

  • Left Lane Fast (Or, Where Did You Get Your Driver’s License? Out of a Bubble Gum Machine?), [as W. Frank Edward], Phoenix Press, 2022, 156 pp.; Paperback ISBN: 979-8-8219-0589-5; Kindle ASIN: ‎ B0B1342N2C (Table of Contents)

    • • Almost every day, virtually every one of us starts our day out driving to work. And, unless the Thorazine dosage is amped up to the point of semisomnambulistic driving, every one of us notices anything from marginal traffic infractions to outright interstate stupidity.
           Thus (thus?), from the thrill-packed pages of the introduction (or you could just as easily open the book and flip to the introduction yourself. Nobody’s stopping you. Unless it’s your own dread fear of getting a paper cut. In which case you might try finding the eBook version of this title):
             “For many moons now (“What are you, a werewolf?”), I have told myself that, as soon as I got to the office each day, I would sit down and fire up a commentary about the simians-with-licenses that share the roadway with me, but for some reason I become otherwise-engaged with work-related issues (that’s a lot of hyphenated words for one sentence). And, I pondered, would I really have enough to say to merit anything beyond one day’s statement. The answer that finally clicked in my head was – YES! (though most of you, after reading only the first few pages, will argue this conclusion – well who the hell asked you anyway??).
             “Therefore, I decided to put fingerpads to keyboard, and begin venting the various pet peeves that strike/struck me daily about those who share the road – perhaps “share” is not the appropriate word. Perhaps “unjustifiably consume oxygen that would be better served in other people’s lungs” would be better. And why do they call them “pet peeves?” I will obviously have to Google that and resolve this burning query at a future date.”
           Enjoy a small compilation of some humerus (“Wait, that’s a bone in your arm…”) antidotes (“Um, don’t you mean ANECDOTES?” “Oh, shut up.”) about a plethora of complaints we all share…

  • Sister Fidelma Mysteries: Essays on the Historical Novels of Peter Tremayne. Edward J. Rielly, Dept. of English, Saint Joseph’s College; David Robert Wooten, Director, International Sister Fidelma Society, eds., McFarland & Company, 2012, 239pp.; Paperback ISBN 978-0-7864-6667-2, eBook ISBN 978-1-4766-0034-5 (Table of Contents)

    • • This is a collection of new essays on Peter Tremayne’s Sister Fidelma novels, which feature Sister Fidelma’s attempts to solve a wide range of crimes, often murders that occur under especially mysterious conditions. The novels, set mainly in 7^th century Ireland, also include a great deal of history, which is not surprising given that the author is actually Peter Berresford Ellis, a noted Celtic historian. Some of the essays analyze aspects of the novels, focusing especially on the protagonist and her partner in detection and, ultimately, husband, Brother Eadulf. Other essays place Fidelma and the novels within the tradition of detective fiction. Still others explore the historical, intellectual, spiritual, and geographical contexts for her labors. Also included are accounts of the author’s career, the International Sister Fidelma Society, and the biennial Sister Fidelma conferences held in Cashel, Ireland.

  • The Heraldic Register of America, American College of Heraldry, Vols. 7-17 [Assistant Editor then Sole Editor], Phoenix Press
    • • • The Heraldic Register of America is an ongoing presentation of coats of arms Registered by The American College of Heraldry. The purpose of the Register is to create a historical record of Arms borne in America. Each entry displays a line drawing of the Arms, accompanied by biographical information regarding the owner and a listing of immediate family members. Entries include both contemporary and historical Arms, as well as those of corporations, academic institutions and governmental bodies. Some are of domestic origin while others were granted abroad. 17 volumes were produced, each containing about 70 pages, and were published softbound – in black & white – and indexed.
          (* Upon the College’s transition to full-color publications, The Heraldic Register of America was first updated through 2022 in the form of The Heraldic Register of America – Golden Anniversary Edition; Series II, Volume 1, detailed above)
  • American Heraldry in Color – Volume I (CD), Co-Editor with Dr. David Pittman Johnson, The American College of Heraldry, March 2003, ESBN 64496-030112-171649-75.
    • • The armorial bearings in this text include both historical and current examples. The preponderance are borne by United States residents and military personnel serving abroad. A few were borne buy those closely associated with the founding and development of the nation. Many of the Arms are domestic, while others originated in, or were later recognized by, foreign officers of arms. The purpose of this text was to provide an historical record of the armorial cultural heritage for heraldic, genealogical, and other researchers in future generations. Therefore, the text was distributed to major libraries throughout the nation, and made available for individual and institutional purchase. The armorial and biographical information contained in this volume was collected over the period of some thirty years from among the Arms registered by The American College of Heraldry. In each entry there is listed the Armiger and, where available, his or her parents, along with the Armiger’s children and, as the case may be, their mother or father.
        Contents
        • Listing of Armigers
        • Principal Abbreviations
        • Leadership of the College
        • Application Information
        • Patrons for 2003
          (* This CD was later reformatted and expanded, resulting in the book version listed hereabove)
  • The Blue Book of The Ermine Society, Volume I (CD), co-editor with  Dr. David Pittman Johnson, July 2002, ESBN 64496-020613-172355-59
    • • An ambitious (though ultimately Sisyphean) project/organization initiated by Dr. David Pittman Johnson, The Ermine Society was a specialized institution dedicated to traditional cultural heritage, historical preservation and scholarly research. It recorded, archives and publishes the ancient and traditional aspects of heritage borne by Americans, as well as equivalent, or similar, social distinctions in contemporary military, civic, academic, professional, corporate, and associated activities. These archives were to serve the vital need for a reliable general public reference, as well as for the study of scholars, researchers, and genealogists in future generations. Membership was restricted to persons residing in the United States and Americans living abroad.
        Contents
        • The Archive of Nobiliary Titles & Traditional Titles of Distinction
        • The Archive of Affiliations in Knightly Orders, Noble Corporations & Similar Institutions
        • The Archive of Armigers
        • The Archive of Military & Civilian Officer Status
        • The Archive of Paternal American Colonial Lineages
        • The Archive of Distaff American Colonial Lineages
        • The Archive of the Biographies of The Ermine Society
        • The Archive of the Genealogies of The Ermine Society
  • The Heraldic Register of America, The American College of Heraldry, Vols. 14-17  [Editor], Phoenix Press
  • We All Become Forefathers: Genealogies of the Wooten, Boykin, Whitaker and Broadhurst Families; Higginson Books, MA, 1993
    • Excerpts of this book are produced in new paperback format, available for ordering below (click titles to visit shop, books available under DAVID ROBERT WOOTEN HERALDRY/GENEALOGY section)
      • Descendants of Thomas Watton of Castor, Phoenix Press, Charleston, SC, 2005, 80pp.
        • A register report on the Watton/Wootton/Wooton/Wooten line that emigrated to America from Castor, Northamptonshire through Isle of Wight County, Virginia. This line spread mainly throughout the Southeast, including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Extended lineages of many families. A great jumping off point for researchers studying this surname. Kindle ASIN: B09SM8LW13, 166pp.
      • Descendants of Edward Boykin, Phoenix Press, Charleston, SC, 2005, 195pp.
        • This is an extensive register report of the known descendants of Edward Boykin, whose progeny emigrated from England through Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Kindle ASIN‏: B09SN3FVR1, 441pp.
      • Descendants of Johias Whitaker, Phoenix Press, Charleston, SC, 2005, 247pp.
        • An extensive register report of all known descendants of Johias Whitaker, whose progeny ultimately established themselves at “The Holme” in Lancashire, and later emigrated to the United States, primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Among his descendants were William Whitaker, the most famous Puritan Divine in the Church of England in his time, and a champion of the Reformation; as well William’s son Alexander Whitaker, whose portrait is one of the eight moments in American history which hangs in the Capital rotunda in Washington, DC (he both baptized Pocahontas in 1613 as well as officiating at her marriage to John Rolfe). Kindle ASIN: B09SKXBQG5, 660pp.
  • يا سيد ووتن’ انا سعيد بالاستماع تعليمك في اللغة العربية. يتضمن هذا البريد الكتروني النسخة الكترونية كاملة من كتابي.; أفادک اللالله [[An Introduction to the History and Principles of Heraldry]], (Contributor); Editor, Reza Kalani [published in Persian only inside of Iran by Asre Novin], 2015, pp.207
    

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JOURNALS

• • The Armiger’s News, American College of Heraldry, (Editor, Writer, Publisher) [quarterly journal distributed to active members of the College], 1995-present
  • The Brehon, International Sister Fidelma Society, (Editor, Writer, Publisher) [thrice-yearly journal distributed to active members of the Society], 1995-present