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Free. Free. Free. Did I say, “Free”?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by admin

  Free at Smashwords. Eventually, free on Amazon, too. Only thing it’ll cost you is time and memory. I mean on your EReader, not your brain.

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Luke Cage

Posted on October 30, 2016 by admin

I love the 21st Century. My entire childhood is being brought to screens, both silver and small and…whatever size you consider smartphones and mobile game consoles to be. I’m referring, of course, to the Marvel franchise and its explosion over … Continue reading →

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Oh no! There Goes Tokyo Again…

Posted on October 13, 2016 by admin

  Godzilla! Or, more accurately, Shin Gojira, the latest iteration of the much beloved rampaging monster, who has been everything from a Hasbro Toy to a Saturday morning cartoon. Nothing endears more than destructive forces. This version is all Japanese, … Continue reading →

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Down and Out Under the Earth

Posted on October 12, 2016 by admin

Korean films are over-the-top crazy. And they are over-the-top good. If you haven’t seen A Hard Day yet, stop right now and go watch it…see what I mean? Well, Seong-Hun Kim, the director, has a new one: The Tunnel. And … Continue reading →

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Capclave 2016

Posted on October 10, 2016 by admin

Now that the torture laughingly called cardiac “rehab” is about over, I’m easing back into my former life of conventions and conferences, starting with Capclave. I love Capclave. It’s small, informal, and all about books. No cosplay, no movies, just … Continue reading →

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Done

Posted on September 11, 2016 by admin

Col’m, that is. It comes in at 98,500 or so words. Mind you, that’s the first draft; I’m sure the word count will alter as I go through subsequent drafts. The story, though, should survive because it ended up where … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Husband

Posted on July 10, 2016 by admin

This is Weinsberg, Germany, a town about ten miles from Heilbronn: Nice, huh? It’s one of those towns we visit every time we show up because it’s scenic and crazy. Scenic is obvious: It’s on a hilltop surrounded by vineyards … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Gracie the Wander Cat: No Rest for the Weary

Posted on June 26, 2016 by admin

I don’t know what the deal is, but that Krauss guy is messed up right now: to the point it’s cramping my style. Used to leap onto his stomach and settle in for a nap, but now, the guy screams … Continue reading →

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Bath Bath

Posted on June 12, 2016 by admin

Since my summer is pretty much shot down, what with three months of recovery to go through, thought I’d load up some photos from the trip to Germany earlier in the year. This is Baden Baden which got its start … Continue reading →

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Rub Some Dirt on It

Posted on June 2, 2016 by admin

  I’m a guy. I’m not a particularly tough one, but I’ve had moments. Now, my brother, he’s a tough guy. Drives bulldozers and cranes and cement trucks, and once built an urban water filtration system with a paper clip … Continue reading →

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