I started this blog on August 21, 2012, with the release of my first book, Titan Encounter. Most of those posts are now in what I call the “Early Blog.” I’m gradually updating their format and bringing them into this new journal. Back then the sole purpose of the blog was to promote my books, but gradually that changed.
That’s how it started but, over the years, I’ve mused about other things that are important to me, such as my family, my farm, rural life, and occasionally about politics and country. However, I try to limit the politics in this journal. If you want to know more about my political leaning go to The Conservative Alternative.
It doesn’t matter how cold or snowy it is on that night, Halloween is a big event in the village. On Halloween in Eek, if you need to talk to someone don’t go looking for them. Just wait at home and they will probably come by with their children or grandchildren.
Read MoreIt was a horrid day to be outside; snow, sleet, and that cold rain that seems to seep inside of you.
So, as much as I could, I stayed inside and wrote. I always feel that I’ve done well after a few hours of writing and this day was no exception. I did some short story editing but mainly worked on my upcoming novel.
Read MoreI’ve known many students who have the daily chore of hauling water to their home or taking the honey bucket to the dump. The first year I taught here I lived in a classroom at the end of the school. The school is one of the few buildings in the village that has running water. Unfortunately, to get to the school restroom, I had to go out one door of the building and back in through another door. I was always afraid I’d walk out some night, forgetting my keys, and freeze to death.
Read MoreLast year my wife and I were preparing to haul the trash out to the village dump when one of our friends said they had seen bear tracks at the dump. So warned, we drove the ATV out to the dump with a trailer full of trash keeping our eyes open for any movement.
Read MoreA few days ago I got an email from Amazon.com asking, “Are you looking for something in our Science Fiction & Fantasy books department? If so, you might be interested in these items.”
Read MoreThe village sits on a bluff just above the river Eek. There are so many lakes, streams, and ponds in this region that most are unnamed. Where there is land it is often marshy. Even in the village, the ground can be spongy this time of year. That is why there are no roads that leave the village.
Read MoreFinally, I spun around intent on giving him a picture he would remember.
Carlton was ready and took the shot.
My expression has garnered many laughs around the school. My fellow teacher, Dirk, titled it, “Kyle – The Bear,” when he sent me a copy.
Read MoreThe mushroom cloud consumes the President, his cabinet, the Vice President, senators, representatives, Supreme Court Justices, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff as they gather for the President’s speech. After witnessing the destruction of the capital city, Caden Westmore embarks on a journey to his boyhood home in Washington State, but over the next few days, terrorists attack other cities and society unravels.
Read MoreThe world of books is changing every day for both authors and readers.
I received an email today from Amazon.com informing me that Titan Encounter is now available in India.
In the past, as an unknown author without a contract with a publisher, I would have to pay to print my books and then try to get bookstores to stock them. Then I would have to somehow market them.
Read More"Justin starts one morning as a respected businessman and ends the day a fugitive wanted by every power in the known universe. Fleeing with his ‘sister’ Mara and Naomi, a mysterious woman from Earth Empire, their only hope of refuge is with the Titans, genetically enhanced soldiers who rebelled, and murdered millions in the Titanomachy War."
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