I’ve mentioned before my disdain for books that are slow going out of the gate. My patience is short if something doesn’t happen right away. If American Psycho’s reputation hadn’t preceded it, I may have given up on it as I read 40, 50, even 60 pages in and nothing of note had happened yet.Continue reading “American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis (1991) — If anyone needs me, I’ll just be in the shower until Halloween”
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Just in time for Halloween!
Just a quickie to let y’all know issue #2 of Jitter Magazine hit newsstands today (do any of you have newsstands where you live? I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen one in person, other than at an airport—inquiring minds want to know!), and features my short story Randy’s Bad Day, as well as 18 otherContinue reading “Just in time for Halloween!”
A Simple Plan by Scott Smith (1993) — I’ll Try Not to Gush
Since I started reading a lot again a couple of years ago, I’ve read some pretty good books. Even a few really good books. But I hadn’t read one that really floored me, leaving me in awe of what a brilliant piece of work it was. Until now. A Simple Plan tells the story ofContinue reading “A Simple Plan by Scott Smith (1993) — I’ll Try Not to Gush”
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2007) : A Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story
Ghost stories tend to be hit or miss with me. A lot of times I don’t get into them, but if one manages to get its hooks in me, I’ll usually love it. Joe Hill managed to do the impossible and create one that’s smack dab in the middle of the road. Judas Coyne—not hisContinue reading “Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2007) : A Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story”
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
If there’s one topic I really don’t enjoy talking about, it’s the “P” word. Some of you who share my propensity for profanity may think you know the word I mean, but it’s not that, perverts. Politics. I hate talking about politics and hot-button topics with people. I feel like I have a responsibility toContinue reading “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
10 Books
So there this thing that’s been going around on Facebook. Maybe some of you have seen it—people are asked to share ten books that made an impact on them or stuck with them over the years. I hadn’t participated yet, for a couple of reasons: first, I hadn’t been tagged by anyone, and second, IContinue reading “10 Books”
Optimism Can Be Exhausting
There are a lot of words that could be used to describe me. For the purposes of this post, though, the word we’ll go with is ‘mellow.‘ I may be cynical with a healthy dose of sarcasm, but on the whole I wouldn’t call myself overtly negative. I don’t think most people who know meContinue reading “Optimism Can Be Exhausting”
Mockingbird by Chuck Wendig (2012): Like Reading Chili Cheese Fries
Reading is kind of like eating (just go with me here): Sometimes you want a luxurious, elegant meal by candlelight, complete with fine wine and classical music. Other times you want homestyle meatloaf with mashed potatoes, or chicken fingers, or maybe a big plate of chili cheese fries with an ice cold beer. Mmm…chili cheeseContinue reading “Mockingbird by Chuck Wendig (2012): Like Reading Chili Cheese Fries”
Lessons Learned from Listening to a ‘Cool’ Radio Station
It’s amazing to me how even in 2014, in an age of self-driving cars and hyper-realistic sex dolls (clearly the two biggest technological advancements of all time, right?), I can still forget what kind of incredible technology I have at my fingertips. Growing up in a sparse desert halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas,Continue reading “Lessons Learned from Listening to a ‘Cool’ Radio Station”
The Great Bradello
“Sometimes the one with the biggest smile is the one hiding the biggest frown.” Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, “Treatment is simple. Great clown, Pagliacci, is in townContinue reading “The Great Bradello”
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