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Thoughts on copyright violation, piracy and illegal downloads

I have been engaged in a few discusions lately on these topics and one question keeps rasing its ugly head.



Who is hurt by copyright violation, piracy and illegal downloads?



Many people, mostly the reprobates that run the dishonest download sites, say no one. They are wrong. The artists, musicians and writers are hurt.

Of course, the pirates don't want you to think about that because they are making too much money off their website membership subscriptions and advertising. They don't want y...

The One Truth (and the six lies)

No this post isn't about the secrets of the universe (I'm saving that for another day), I'm just revealing the answers to my previous post Awards and Lies.  In that post I told six lies and one truth and asked my readers to guess which was which.  Now I'm spilling the secret:



My Creative Facts:





I have travelled to at least nine countries.

A lie.  I have only been to two counties, Canada and the United States.



I have never owned a pet.

Another lie.  I have been a pet owner of cats for m...

A fan's thoughts on the ending of "Lost"

A fan's thoughts on the ending of "Lost"

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A Quaint Tale of a Kitty: Review of Catwalk: A Feline Odyssey

Catwalk: A Feline Odyssey by Kathie Freeman is a charming, creative book, just the type of fiction that makes perfect reading for an afternoon. Waves of nostalgia washed over me as I thumbed through the pages, as I was reminded of the books I read when I was younger.



The book is written from the point of view of a cat, a sassy, sweet-tempered girl, who narrates her own story with a delightful voice. Her odyssey begins with her first home, as the pet of a young couple. Conflicts arise and she...

Review of "Iron Man 2"

Check out my article on Examiner.com:

Review of "Iron Man 2"

Awards and Lies

Yet another blogger award has come my way, as Fantasy Pages (the blog of author, Denysé Bridger) nominated me for the Creative Writer Blogger Award.



So, thanks Denysé for the nod!



Now for the fun part.  As a recipient of this award I must tell lies and one truth, and you my readers  have to guess which statement is the true one.  Then, I get to hand the creative torch along to seven other bloggers, so they too might think up a few whoppers and pass the fun forward.







My Creative Facts:  ...

A Slight Historical Novel: A Review of The Creation of Eve.

My Review of The Creation of Eve by Lynn Cullen:





The Creation of Eve by Lynn Cullen is an enjoyable book and a reasonably engaging historic novel with romantic undertones. The author has created a panoramic world, with deft historic details and colourful characters. She recreates her historic setting admirably.



The novel tells the story of Sofonisba Anguissola, a female artist in the time of the Renaissance. The book begins as she is studying under the tutelage of Michelangelo and falling...

Did Napoleon's Hemorrhoids Make History?

Another guest blogger today, Jean Hart Stewart, who make a stop on her virtual book tour with an interesting musing on the quirks of history and a look at her historical romance, The Third Rose:  

 

Napoleon's Hemorrhoids



I've been fascinated by a book of that name, written by Paul Mason. It's packed with unusual and interesting bits of information. Its basic premise is that much of history was accidental, the result of a chance happening and luck. I can't begin to tell you about all ...

Kelly Harmon Serves Up Advice And Blood Soup

 Welcome Guest Blogger Kelly Harmon, who is treating us today with some sage advice regarding "Writing Crutches".  Also, she's sharing a sneak peek at her new book, Blood Soup, as part of her whirlwind virtual book tour.

So, with no further ado...



Letting Go of Writing Crutches





Are you that guy on Friday night, looking for your lucky Hawaiian shirt, before you sit down at the poker table? Maybe you have a lucky bowling shirt?



Or perhaps... you're a writer that needs a particular pen to ...

A Review of The Constellation of Omens

I originally intended to review this book for my March review Month, but I changed my mind and decided to save until April; I felt it was an appropriate post for Easter weekend.





My review of The Constellation of Omens by Deborah Simpson:

The Constellation of Omens by Deborah Simpson is about belief and faith, both the author's and those that believe in God, delving into subjects often untouched in today's world.  It is an absorbing look at the author's interpretation of Bible prophecy.



The...