Writing a book is an incredible experience, full of ups and downs, epiphanies and roadblocks. It’s a journey that can be both exciting and challenging, and one that teaches you a lot about yourself, your writing abilities, your perseverance, and your tolerance for coffee or tea or spirits and whatnot. As someone who has not-so-recently […]
Oh, the Mess I’ve Made While Writing Read More »
Here’s a review of the dystopian tale, Utopia 58 by Daniel Arenson. A decent, interesting read with a lot to keep up with that you really don’t have to. KB409, the protagonist, is a teacher in this hellhole called City58O1. His name, and the names of all unfortunate souls in the book also remind me
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Thanks for the intro, John. I shouldn’t apologize for my MIA. I haven’t posted in a while, but don’t feel pressured to grovel for forgiveness. Okay, well maybe a little. The last few months have been a little slice of heaven, both at work and for writing and for reading and for rearing little humans. I’d
Life Happens When You’re Busy Making Other Plans Read More »
What makes a book worth reading? The butts and guts, of course. When I say butts and guts, I mean innards. The title is a throwback to my days in college. Anatomy and physiology was commonly and lovingly referred to as butts and guts – hence innards. Sorry all you health conscious folks. These are
The Butts and Guts in a Good Book Read More »
This blog and my website mark a turning point in my writing venture. Before, I would just putz around on the internet and write stuff that only I would read and enjoy. But a friend convinced me to move away from hobby and into the realm of laying my work out bare to either be