We all had the “cool” teacher in school—do you remember yours? Mine was Coach Mahr (I think that’s how he spelled it). He taught anatomy and physiology, and was also the track/cross country coach at our high school. He was younger than a lot of the other teachers (probably mid-thirties), and could often be seenContinue reading “Wonderbook: Worth its Weight in Gold”
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Sleep, who needs it?
Subway is a nefarious band of lowly olive hoarders. This really doesn’t have anything to do with anything, but I have to get it off my chest. With all the meats and cheeses they have that you would think cost them so much more, how has the simple black olive come to be the mostContinue reading “Sleep, who needs it?”
I’m finally finished (by which I mean I’m really not even close to being finished at all)
A little over a year ago (okay, it was 06/17/13, I got curious and looked it up) I wrote a post proclaiming I’d finished the rough draft of my first novel. I won’t/can’t go back and read it because it will make me cringe too hard, but I remember not feeling the sense of prideContinue reading “I’m finally finished (by which I mean I’m really not even close to being finished at all)”
American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis (1991) — If anyone needs me, I’ll just be in the shower until Halloween
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”
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”
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”
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”
Finally, a Routine
We’ve all heard that change is good; we should embrace change. I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job at that the last couple of months, to be honest. New job, schedule all over the place. Not that I’m complaining—far from it, I love my new job—but finally I’m back into a routine andContinue reading “Finally, a Routine”
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