Monthly Archives: June 2015
Hope for the future
You all know how down I can be on social media at times. Well, there are definitely times it can be a wonderful thing as well. Konner Suave, a newly graduated high school student from Spokane, Washington, is my exemplar: … Continue reading
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Chances to shine
I’m a pessimist and a worrier–or at least that’s probably how it looks to people as I come to terms with a large amount of input. Probably one of the worst things you can do is throw me into a new project … Continue reading
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Book review: Heir of Novron, by Michael J. Sullivan
I’ve been listening to the audio book version of “Heir of Novron”, by Michael J. Sullivan, but I had to stop. Audio books are my commute entertainment, which is fine most of the time. The trouble comes if I finish … Continue reading
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Time to push a little?
I’m working hard toward my goal of becoming a published writer. Technically I already am, but I don’t really count my one story in a college literary magazine that I didn’t even submit to. My creative writing professor liked one … Continue reading
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What’s truly important
I saw this video the other day, and it struck me how disasters have a way of focusing us on what’s important. When everything can be taken away from us it’s the people in our lives that matter most, more … Continue reading
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Perspective on writing
I’m a fan of Michael J. Sullivan, both his work and…well, him. I think he represents the professional writer of the near future, a hybrid between traditional and self-publishing, and seems to be a generally good guy. He’s built a strong following–strong … Continue reading
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Repentive dentistry
Take care of your teeth when you’re young, folks! You’ll thank yourself later when you’re the one paying for your own dental care. I cracked a tooth over the weekend. It could certainly be worse, but it’s still not particularly … Continue reading
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The 80’s are back?
There’s a new pop song lighting up the charts right now: “Shut Up and Dance”, by Walk the Moon. It’s evidently so popular that the middle school band teacher arranged it for the concert band’s last concert. I’d never heard it … Continue reading
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Michael J. Sullivan Kickstarter
Michael J. Sullivan, one of my favorite authors, wanted to release a new book in his Riyria series next year, but contract obligations on other books coming out next year made that impossible. So he’s going to try to get … Continue reading
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A box full of memories
I had binders full of women before Mitt Romney did. Women and men, and some children, too. Of course mine were on character sheets, whereas Mitt’s were resumes, but…well, I think mine was more fun. It’s been close to twenty … Continue reading
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