The family and I just returned from a 4-day stay in Oceanside California. It’s a lovely place with all the good things about southern California, but with a small town feel. Pretty much everyone in the family wants to move there. I managed to beat my target word count on… Continue reading
This day, February 14th, in 1912 the Arizona Territory became the State of Arizona. It was one of the last states to join the union, and in some ways, not much has changed. In other ways, a lot has changed. In many respects, this is still the wild west. Although… Continue reading
I intend to participate in the SOPA protest blackout tomorrow. The Writer Wednesday interview will post thursday.
It appears there is a new meme called “Did I Notice Your Book” floating around the web, apparent started by Ciara Knight who writes paranormal and fantasy fiction. My book was noticed by Rusty Webb on his blog The Blutonian Death Egg. I had never heard of either of these… Continue reading
Yesterday, I posted about 10 things I miss from days gone by. today, let’s take the flip side. What’s better now? 1) Reconnecting – I am back in touch with people I never thought I’d hear from again. 2) The e-Publishing revolution - This puts the power of print back… Continue reading
Change is inevitable, and with change goes the loss of way of life. Most of us are grounded in the time we grow up. It’s our frame of reference. It’s how we compare generations. I miss a lot of aspects of the years when I grew up. In no particular… Continue reading
It seems every couple of years we have an event where somebody’s true colors emerge. Once again, we have a recurring theme of sexual harassment and to some extent even sexual assault. This time it happened at World Fantasy Convention this past weekend in San Diego. A summary of events… Continue reading
When October rolls around, attention is always focused on Breast Cancer. NFL players wear pink shoes, Race for the Cure, and many other activities make sure we are aware of that. Kids want to participate. Last year, there was a hubbub in a local middle school when administrators banned the… Continue reading
Yesterday evening, I got a phone call from a young man in my son’s boy scout troop. He asked if I would be a part of his Eagle board of review. This is a very flattering job to be asked to do, and it is truly an honor to do… Continue reading
Nancy Kress on Saturday posted on her blog about where writers write. As often happens, this got on my RADAR via Mary Robinette Kowal’s blog She posted a photo of an elegant desk that can be used for writing while sitting or standing. The desk has been in her family… Continue reading
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