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Dodging Storms, Slinging Spells
We managed to avoid the worst of Hurricane Isaias. Earlier in the week it had been aimed almost directly at my town, and I’d planned accordingly. Spent three days in prep work to make sure everything was ready to go, while dealing with the side effects of medicine I needed for an ear infection (Joy!).…
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What could be better than Spooky Season? How about Murder?
I know, I’m a little late this week, but Ben and his clan have been under the weather, and I’ve been trying to get things done before heading out to P-Con. For those who don’t know what P-Con is, it’s A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Convention in Dallas, TX, Sept 25-27, 2026. Where old & new friends…
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Indie Publishers in the Spotlight!
Hard to believe it’s already almost September. We’re just a week and a day away from Labor Day! I’ve got a couple of epic fantasy books that were recommended to me by someone who’s been reading my Necrolopolis stories and thinks they would make for good “comparables” in the querying letter sense. Whether a query…
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School is Near! Better Grab Some Audiobooks for the Carpool Line
I wish I had something personal or anecdotal to share, but no. The subject line says it all. Your reality (if you have kids or grandkids) is about to become my reality as both my girls head off to school next week. It’ll be the first time both have been away from the house together…
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Release Day! The Moobees of Moonbeam are Landing
The Tree House Trio and the Moobees of Moonbeam Marigold is a ventriloquist. Sapphire is an explorer. Jazz is a juggler. They’re the Tree House Trio. They live on Bumblebee Bay. They’re searching for adventure. They find an adventure when a spaceship lands near Bumblebee Bay. Out pops three extra-terrestrials! Who are they? Are they friendly? When…
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Musing in the Black Hills, Writings of the Trailer Park Thrills
Well, I’m here. Somewhere in the Black Hills near Deadwood. On a job, a rare one that takes me so far from home. One that lasts all day (14+ hours) for about five days but leaves downtime in the late evenings and early mornings provided I don’t oversleep, which isn’t a problem for me on…
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Are We Really in the Middle of July Already?
So it would seem! A lot has happened in just a matter of a couple of weeks. The 250th anniversary of the United States’ birth, LibertyCon, and several book publications before and in-between, and still to come! Somewhere in the midst of all this, I’ve also had some crawlspace issues that are getting dealt with…
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LibertyCon Has Come and Gone! ‘Til Next Year!
Another successful LibertyCon is in the bag! Old friendships rekindled; new friendships forged; story ideas blossoming like flowers on the Azalea Trail… I’m writing like I was actually there! I was home sick, but living vicariously through friends and colleagues. Hopefully next year will be the year I finally return. Regardless, it was great to…
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Release Day! The Dragons of Dragonberry Take Flight!
The Tree House Trio and the Dragons of Dragonberry Marigold is a ventriloquist. Sapphire is an explorer. Jazz is a juggler. They’re the Tree House Trio. They live on Bumblebee Bay, and they’re searching for adventure. They find an adventure when a giant wave plops their boat on a deserted beach that’s far from home. Searching for…
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How do you fix something when it breaks?
Even worse, how do you fix everything when the universe seems to be out to keep you busy with repairs? Between drainage issues, storm damage, and motorcycle repairs, there always seems to be something taking my time away from publishing/writing, spending time with the family, or chewing up the miles on one of the bikes.…
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Spring Approaches! Got any Garden Plans?
Well, for some of us. Where we’re based, the grass is already growing and some of my neighbors already have tomatoes on the vine. I…have yet to plant any tomatoes, or anything else for that matter. It’s my hope to get a small raised garden going this year, if only for the sake of my…
