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Justice must mean something else
So this is where it all leads? This has got to be the most depressing article I’ve read this week: Family rescued by George Zimmerman afraid of being targeted by hate mobs. And because we didn’t learn our lesson last … Continue reading
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Book Review: Mr. Gray, by Michaelbrent Collings
Almost six months ago at a local writers conference I met Michaelbrent Collings, writer of horror, screenplays, and some other bizarre stuff. He’s also a cool guy, though not necessarily in a “I can’t believe he writes horror” sort of … Continue reading
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Inspiration from nowhere
To listen to published authors who actually have fans to ask them questions, one of the most popular questions asked is, “Where do you come up with your ideas?” Most of mine come from things that happen in every-day life … Continue reading
Family fun
Babies are cute and reasonably fun, but I’m finding that the older my kids get the more I enjoy them. This weekend was a fine example. Saturday morning I was back to work trying to finish my fence. Though I … Continue reading
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Book Review: Men on Strike, by Dr. Helen Smith
The full title of this book is actually, Men on Strike: Why Men Are Boycotting Marriage, Fatherhood, and the American Dream – and Why It Matters, which is a bit of a mouthful. To say this book is controversial may … Continue reading
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Non-fiction can be fun
I guess you could blame my older brother for introducing me to non-fiction. Years ago when I first started borrowing audio books from him he would assure me that this or that book was interesting in spite of their boring … Continue reading
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It’s not just women
Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave (or at least avoiding Facebook) you’ve likely had the chance to view a video clip of an interview with Dustin Hoffman about his role in “Tootsie” years ago. In this clip, mostly shared by … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: Smeagol is crowded!
It kinda falls apart at the end, but otherwise, this is quite a funny take on Smeagol’s multiple personalities.
Writing Update 7/11/2013
I wish I could say I’m really cranking on my novel now. I’m not. But I am making progress. I’ve reached 15,000 words, but more importantly I’m wanting to write. It’s been a struggle the past few months to get … Continue reading
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Book Review: A Canticle for Liebowitz, by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
A Canticle For Liebowitz could probably be considered one of the classics of science fiction. I’ve heard it mentioned for years. J. Michael Straczynski, creator of Babylon 5, inadvertantly wrote part of an episode that parallels the novel. It’s been … Continue reading
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