Apparently. The marketing superstars at Merck believe that using the logo for their blood sugar drug Junuvia as a Christ-like halo will sell more pills. But really, is this such a good idea? Is blasphemy now considered a good marketing practice? I mean, is it really a good idea to… Continue reading
After the departure of several marquee names from the roster, it’s easy to dismiss the Cardinals as a playoff contender. I think that conclusion is a bit premature. Much of the focus has been on Matt Leinart replacing the retired Kurt Warner. We’re told that Leinart has matured, learning how… Continue reading
Looks like the Cardinals finally traded Anquin Bolden. Boldin is one of the top receivers in the NFL but he has been asking for a contract extension (and more money) for several years now. You will now see him playing for the Baltimore Ravens. He went to Baltimore, along with… Continue reading
…that I am working on editing another anthology. This rumor is confirmed, but the details shall remain see-krit for now. All I will say is that this is an invitational anthology and I have received very good interest from the writers I have contacted.
After long delay, the first dead tree issue of The Martian Wave has been released. It contains my story “The Pillars of Europa.” You can read editor J. Alan Erwine’s comments here. As it happens, I also had a story, “Swirling Beneath One Thin Ring,” appear in the final online… Continue reading
This is unique.
Normally at the end of February I am fully recovered from the nightmare that is the Phoenix Open. I don’t say that because I don’t like the golf tournament, I do. I say it because I live right smack in the middle of it. This is out my back door,… Continue reading
What a hockey game between Team Canada and Team USA. Very aggressive and physical hockey. http://www.denverpost.com/olympics/ci_14445478 Exciting to the last, where trailing 3-4, Team Canada had about 20 shots on goal in the last several minutes, forcing some fabulous saves from the American goaltender. Finally, an open net goal for… Continue reading
This is a reminder to all my writer friends. We are smart people, we know that we sit in a chair all day. We know that a sound mind and sound body go together. So go get some exercise. Stay in shape. Brief blog entry, but it’s time to go… Continue reading
I wasn’t planning to make any kind of statement about the Amazon-Macmillan ebook pricing conflict, but the most recent post by writer John Scalzi had the effect of changing my mind about that decision. But first, let me start out by saying that this post isn’t about John Scalzi, nor… Continue reading
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