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The Dream of Fiction…

John Gardner, best known for his book Grendel, was also known for writing about writing. He wrote On Moral Fiction, The Art of Fiction, and On Becoming a Novelist. One of his main ideas was that fiction, if well-done, should … Continue reading

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The Jigsaw Puzzle of Life

Do you ever have the odd feeling that there’s something hidden beneath the surface of life? Something much bigger and more serious and painted with colors we’ve never seen before? From time to time, I have the nagging suspicion that … Continue reading

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Are thrillers the equivalent of crack cocaine?

Lately, I’ve been reading quite a few thrillers, due to being halfway through writing one of my own. I’m not copycatting; I’m simply curious about what’s being written these days in that genre. I’ve noticed a trend in modern thrillers. … Continue reading

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The Great Gatsby, Angst and Undermining Public Schools…Rightly So!

I’m going to give Baz Luhrmann’s Gatsby a pass. The only Luhrmann movie I’ve ever enjoyed was his Strictly Ballroom. There was something endearingly innocent and sweet about that movie, despite all the goofiness and cheesiness of the film. Moulin … Continue reading

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Eli Roth, Ambassadors, more Project Runway

I’m not a fan of Eli Roth. The Hostel movies are essentially torture-pornography. I fail to see any need for such stories in any kind of world, regardless of where one derives meaning (nihilism or naturalism or theism–take your pick). … Continue reading

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Dragons, Neo-Nazis and Faeries

What do dragons, neo-Nazis and faeries have in common? If your answer is the amazingly delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate (or Al Gore as a close second), then you’re somewhat correct, but that wasn’t the answer I was … Continue reading

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Fury Clock paperback giveaway

…on Goodreads, of course. Click on over and enter to win one of five paperback copies of The Fury Clock. If you don’t win, come on by my site and leave me a message. I won’t send you a paperback, … Continue reading

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Odd Jobs, Barbed Wire and Noodle Soup

I once wrote a story about the oddest job I’ve ever held. At least, I think it was the oddest job. I’ve had some peculiar ones over the years, such as working in a shoe factory in Israel, house demolition … Continue reading

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Back in Eat Work Sleep Mode…Bonaparte!

Back in crazy California after two weeks of treatment up in Oregon. Eat, work, sleep. I certainly hope there’s more to life than just that. At least, that’s our hope. Or faith? The assurance of things hoped for. The evidence … Continue reading

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The Fury Clock

My newest book, The Fury Clock, just went live! If you enjoy humorous fantasy (or if you enjoy humor OR fantasy), please get yourself a copy at Amazon or Barnes & Noble (hasn’t gone live there yet…come on, B&N; speed … Continue reading

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