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Book Review: Mr. Monster, by Dan Wells
This is the second book in the John Cleaver trilogy by Dan Wells. The first, “I Am Not A Serial Killer” introduces the character of John Wayne Cleaver, a teenage boy obsessed with serial killers, and a certified sociopath, who … Continue reading
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Rain
We finally got rain. It’s been far too long since we last saw it. If I hadn’t been at work I would have gone out and walked in it, I think. After weeks of temperatures in the high 90’s to … Continue reading
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When barriers mean better
There’s a maxim to the effect of “Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.” This holds true in self-publishing as well. It’s true that Amazon has removed most of the barriers to getting your book published and … Continue reading
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What makes America great
Last Friday a wildfire started near town. There is an animal rescue sanctuary in that area, and all the animals needed to be evacuated. Somehow the word got out, and people just started showing up. Many had never even heard of … Continue reading
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Sharing safely online
Last week’s discussions on Facebook, politics, and religion prompted one of my friends to ask me just how one goes about sharing something that they are passionate about without annoying people like me. It’s an excellent question, and while I … Continue reading
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West on fire
An enormous fire in Colorado burns over 300 homes. Another fire near my hometown in Idaho destroyed 66 homes. A fire to the south of here in Utah burned 10 homes, and another across town claimed three and forced the … Continue reading
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What’s wrong with being a lady?
“Whatever you choose, however many roads you travel, I hope that you choose not to be a lady. I hope you will find some way to break the rules and make a little trouble out there. And I also hope … Continue reading
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Writing: Outline Updates
Well, the second draft of my novel is progressing nicely. I have a feeling this draft is going to be a fair bit longer than 100,000 words, as I’m a third of the way to that already and the main … Continue reading
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Exceeding expectations not always good
Last Friday I took the day off work to watch the kids while my wife took a bunch of cub scouts (we’re Bear Den leaders now) to day camp. Since I knew I’d be home, I arranged a few things … Continue reading
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Facebook sniping
When am I going to learn? People are not posting those trite little socio-political pictures that oversimplify issues into pithy slogans because they want to invite discussion. Quite the opposite! They post those so they can take potshots at their … Continue reading
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