I started this blog on August 21, 2012, with the release of my first book, Titan Encounter. Since that time, I’ve updated the website several times and I’m gradually updating the blog format and bringing it into this new journal. Back then, the sole purpose of the blog was to promote my books, but it gradually expanded to new topics. Sometimes I’ve mused about other things that are important to me, such as my family, my farm, rural life, and occasionally about politics and the country. However, I do try to limit politics.
Recently my son, Robert, discovered himself
Actually, Robert earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Martin’s University in 2012 and quickly found a job as an auditor for the Washington state. During his time at the university, someone took a picture of him as part of a promotion for the School of Business.
Read MoreLike most people, I enjoy a good mystery.
I don’t write traditional mysteries, but often my stories contain a secret that the characters have to solve. While I enjoy both reading and writing such novels, sometimes I enjoy real-life mysteries.
Read MoreI have no idea why this occurred.
But it sure seems like a fun place to work.
My wife sent me this video. The YouTube description states it occurred last year at the headquarters of Groupon in Chicago.
Read MoreSpringtime brings extra chores for those living on a farm.
Normally, I keep two bee colonies, but only one survived the winter. On a warm day earlier this month, I opened the remaining hive to check on the colony. I try to find the queen…
Read MoreMost people think of writers as reclusive loners.
We do spend much of the day alone while we write and, I suppose writers are introspective. Some are shy but, the writers I know like to meet, talk, read and even write as a group.
Read MoreBook three of the Strengthen What Remains series is off to a good start.
I haven’t finished the novel or even named it yet, but I’ve sold at least one copy.
Bill Radtke, a friend of mine, is a busy man and has little time to read for entertainment, but he recently bought paperback copies of both Through Many Fires and A Time to Endure.
Read MoreSpring is a busy time for bees and beekeepers.
For most of the country, this winter has been snowy and cold, but in western Washington state, the weather has been mild. As a beekeeper, this is both a blessing and a problem.
Read MoreLast night my wife Lorraine and I enjoyed a pre-anniversary dinner.
This was the third time we’ve traveled north to Tumwater and ate at the Falls Terrace Restaurant. We enjoy the establishment for several reasons. It has good service and an excellent steak and seafood selection.
Read MoreFor the first time in over ten years, I had the chance to see, hear and speak with Charlie Albright.
In 2004 Charlie Albright was a freshman in my civics class at Centralia High School. Even then I knew he would achieve things in life. He worked hard in class and turned in every regular and extra credit assignment. I don’t believe he got less than an “A” on anything.
Read MoreI would so do this!
I enjoy science fiction. I read science fiction. I write it and I watch it on television and at the cinema. Firefly and Serenity are how I came to know the work of Nathan Fillion. So, through Fillion, I had a vague knowledge of the ABC television series Castle but had never watched it until last year.
Read MoreMy latest novel, A Time to Endure, has just been released in Audiobook form!
A Time to endure was already available in paperback, and as an ebook on Kindle, Nook and Kobo. With the announcement this morning the novel is available on Audible.com and will be on iTunes by the end of this week.
Read MoreAs a prepper I don’t want to hurt anyone, but I want to be ready to defend myself.
Bows and arrows have always been of interest to me but, I admit, I’ve done little to develop my ability with them.
Read MoreMarketing and publicity are part of being an author but, like most writers, I avoid them.
I’d rather stay in my office typing my next story than go to a party or even most meetings with other authors. It’s not as if I hate people. I don’t but, like most writers, I’m an introvert.
Read MoreI don’t just write survival or prepper-themed books, I live the life.
Many of the people who aren’t involved in prepping think of those who are as crazy. I think of prepping as insurance against unforeseen problems. Where I live in Lewis County, Washington state, it can flood this time of year. During winter storms the power can go out. I like knowing that I’m prepared.
Read MoreI write books about the need to be ready, but others write about how to be ready.
Apartment Prepper is one of the top blogs on readiness. There you will find information on urban survival and prepping.
Read MoreWhat would happen to you if a disaster were to strike tomorrow?
That is the opening question on the Survivor Jane website and it is a question all of us should be able to answer, but many of us can’t.
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