[Write the Story] The Loss of a Loved One
Prompt: The Loss of a Loved One Words: bachelor, chandelier, ladybug, Muslim, strive, inverse, mannerism, balance, overreact, prime Story Lisa blinked in the glittering lights of the antique chandelier in Uncle Tapping’s foyer. She never quite understood her bachelor uncle’s decorating style except it was as over the top as his mannerism. A lump formed […]
[Spotlight Post] Sir Terry Pratchett – Leaving Early to Avoid the Rush
I’m tired of memorial posts. I really am. The losses are piling up even in the midst of seasons turning to Spring and new life. Two weeks ago we bid farewell to Leonard Nimoy with Harve Bennett following close on his heels. Very early this week, the DFW area lost Terry Dorsey, a long-time radio […]
[Spotlight Post] Elgin and McCullough – RIP
I was going to dedicate this post to the North Texas Comic Book Show wrap up, but some stuff happened, and I will address that first. Once more we have a Memorial Post. January 29th we found out Suzette Haden Elgin passed away. I’m sure I’ve met her at some convention, but she wasn’t the […]
[Spotlight Post] Amber Benson and the Calliope Reaper-Jones Novel Series
This week’s spotlight is on an author whose work I admire-whether it’s her written work or her performances. She is a very talented entertainer, and I look forward to meeting her one day. Today, I spotlight Amber Benson and her Calliope Reaper-Jones series. [asa]0441016944[/asa] Some authors don’t read books that are similar in tone or […]
Happy Monday
Since all writers are salesmen… hah… There will be more later – once the coffee kicks in.
Dixon – September 1990 – April 5, 2010
I said goodbye to my cat today. Dixon is named after a fictional character’s fictional character. I decided to adopt a kitten, intended to get a male – decided before picking the cat to name the cat “Dixon” from Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s Dixon Hill. Yes, after Captain Picard’s alterego. Dixon and I found […]
In the “WANT!, WANT!”
Ed sent me the link to this shirt.. I may have to spend the $17.95 +$4.95 s/h. It’s too perfect. Since it combines a character I write and coffee, it’s almost a business deduction. 😎 Okay, so it’s not, but it’s darned cool. The other shirts are cute, but this is the one that speaks […]
Final Farewell, Robert Aspirin
I didn’t know Bob that well. I’ve met him a few times through other people and ConDFW. He was pleasant to me. I’m shocked beyond words at his sudden passing. I grieve for those who knew him, loved him, and are devastated by his loss. MYTH Adventures was some of the first SF Humor I […]