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But Wait! There’s More!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by admin

Yeah, yeah, I know, nothing but shameless promotion these last couple of posts. But, at least the covers are pretty. Here’s one: and another: So, why these two covers? Glad you asked: along with The Ship to Look for God, both collections … Continue reading →

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The First Hit of Crack is Free

Posted on June 28, 2015 by admin

It’s here. Well, not quite. The only place it’s immediately available is CreateSpace, but you should hold off because I’m planning a few things. I’m going to make The Ship to Look for God free. For just one day. The Ship Looking will … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Gracie the Wander Cat: Fishing with Fredo

Posted on June 14, 2015 by admin

Gracie here. Yes, yes, I know, been awhile. Well, I’ve been busy. See, summer’s almost here and I have much to do. Especially since this past winter put me way behind schedule. So, gotta get to it. The outside work: … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on June 8, 2015 by admin

The backyard in February: After a little bit of work, the backyard now: The garden. Eggplant, tomato, pepper, pumpkins (which just showed up uninvited), spaghetti squash, cucumbers, strawberries, cantaloupes, watermelons, gourds, and even hops: Son approves: as does Gracie:

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Awe. Some. Con.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by admin

I went to AwesomeCon 2015 because I’d never been to a reaaally big con as a vender (vendor, whatever) and, well, you only live once. As far as we know. I showed up on Thursday, a day before the official … Continue reading →

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Games, Guns, and Motorcycles

Posted on May 17, 2015 by admin

During ID4 Con (see below), I met Dave Fisher, who runs a game store in Martinsburg, WV called Your Hobby Place. He invited me to a BBQ that his store and several others were hosting on May 16th and, well, … Continue reading →

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Stick a Fork in It

Posted on May 12, 2015 by admin

The Ship Looking for God is done. Three full revisions. I could probably do at least one more, or two more, or thirty more but, you know, stop. You can revise until death, seeking the perfect. It’s not perfect. But it’s … Continue reading →

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The Best of Days

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

Of course I saw Ultron. Of course. It’s Marvel. C’mon. I saw it last night, my son being gracious enough to buy me a ticket at the local Alamo (the best theater chain in America. Beer and a movie? How … Continue reading →

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A Rose Lasts a Day, a Book, Forever

Posted on April 26, 2015 by admin

Anna Mitchell, Commander of CapitolCon and a stalwart of the 501st Legion, invited me to share a table with her and Alesha Austin, a librarian for the Rappahannock Regional Library, to celebrate World Book Day. World Book Day? Well, I’m … Continue reading →

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I am Hawkeye

Posted on April 21, 2015 by admin

No, that’s not Hawkeye. That is a wizard conjuring a spirit. The picture was drawn for me by the Sorceress of Citadels, who is the little sister of the Mistress of Assassins, while I was building my manors and trying … Continue reading →

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