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.
Controversy recently arose over Pentagon spending on ribeye steaks, lobster tails, Alaskan king crab, and salmon. The budget for those fancy foods was $25 million. Some commentators and social media pundits implied that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon brass would be eating all of it.
Read MoreSocial media is a marketing necessity for most authors. Over the years, I’ve maintained accounts on many platforms. The ones that worked, I kept. The others, I left behind. For a long time, Facebook was one of the ones that worked. I used it regularly and built a solid following there.
A couple of weeks ago, I tried to log in — and Facebook told me my password was incorrect.
Repeated attempts got me locked out.
Read MoreYou may have noticed the Buy Me a Coffee button that now appears at the top of my blog posts and in my social media feeds. It’s a popular, user-friendly platform that allows readers, and fellow creators, to directly support their favorite authors in a simple, low-pressure way. Think of it as a digital tip jar. You can ignore it completely, of course. But if a story made you think, smile, or linger a little longer on the page, you can leave a small tip and even send a short message.
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