Current
Current thoughts of the day, what’s on my mind.
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Bunker
As a writer, I need a special place to do my work, to get me in the right frame of mind. I once had a desk in a dark corner in my bedroom and I never got comfortable. When my son moved out, I turned his bedroom into my office, but I’m still not quite Continue reading
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Fried Mush
I made myself fried corn mush today. I boiled corn meal and poured it into a small loaf pan. When it was cooled and congealed, I cut slices that I fried in a pan until golden brown. With a little bit of maple syrup it’s a delicious breakfast treat. My limited knowledge tells me this Continue reading
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Corn
I was recently dragged to see the musical “Shucked.” I was reluctant to go because I thought it was a musical all and only about corn, but my family talked me into giving it a chance. It turned out it wasn’t really about corn, although corn was an element of the story. So, because the Continue reading
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Seasons Greetings!
I’m coming up for air after finishing the next draft of Book Three of my Escape From Desolation series. After the holidays, my wife and I will read it through, then off to the proofreader. Now I have time to reflect on the holidays. Generally, the holidays are a mixed bag for me. I struggle Continue reading
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Little Connections
I have a strange cartoon. It’s tiny and rests in a frame, barely 2×3, on a shelf in my office. It’s something my father gave me. It’s a man in a trench coat, holding a small fan and standing outside a crematorium. He has a sign the says “Ashes Scattered.” It’s a weird little thing Continue reading
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Uncle
My uncle is an inspiration. He passed 28 years ago, but he remains an influence and role model. He was a simple man who had a full life. He pursued his dreams, enjoyed his achievements and left a legacy of good will around him. He had humble beginnings. He told me stories of unloading railroad Continue reading
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Updates
When I figure out how, I’ll get my newsletter going from my book page. In the meantime, I’m at a Comic-Con tomorrow with my books. At the same time, I’m running an eBook promotion on Amazon: Continue reading
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Generation Gap
As I market my books, I think I’m massively progressive by using Facebook to reach out to people. Using anything with a computer and the internet is a big deal for me. I say this because when I was young, there were no computers, no cell phones, no streaming services. If I wanted to see Continue reading
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Cave Man
My father was a cave man. He struggled to find work that satisfied him. When he was about forty, he gave up and seldom left his house for the next forty years. Alcohol helped him in his hermitage. His experience became a cloud that shadowed my work life, adding to a paranoia that I would Continue reading
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Second Edition
I haven’t added to my blog because I’ve been busy getting out a second edition of Book One of my Escape From Desolation series. This version is out as an eBook. It’s a much cleaner version and something I’m proud to promote. Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
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