Gordon DeLand's Blog

Christmas Elf

It’s unsettling, to say the least. He’s crouched under the Christmas tree, arms wrapped tightly around his knees, pressed close to the lower branches. At first glance, you might mistake him for a misplaced decoration or some enormous stuffed toy. … Continue reading →

I will die

I, I will die in this social wilderness, probably alone. My bones and my skin will be lost from view. And there are those who knew me in the past who will shake their head and say and say, He … Continue reading →

Something New

So, life has slowed down enough to get some editing done. Here, FINALLY, is the beginning of the sequel to Down Cellar. Let me know that you think? Thanks. UpStairs Chapter One It was seven minutes after noon and the … Continue reading →

After the Blasting Heat

I haven’t forgotten. But it’s been hot. For two months, the Dallas/Ft Worth suffered through triple digit heat almost every day. One Hundered degrees, or more. Hot. Depressingly hot. Add to that the change of season (post-solstice) bringing my S.A.D. … Continue reading →

Marching On

This is kind of a resurrection, maybe. I’ve been away from this blog so long it might seem like it to some of you. I’ve been on Instagram, if you follow me there, and that has become somewhat of a … Continue reading →

Another Story for You

I do actually write. But other things have drawn me far away from this habit, this outlet. At the moment, I am enjoying a short break from the daily rush, and am publishing a few stories. Most of these were … Continue reading →

October is the Month

Change is in the air. Change of season from Summer to Autumn. Changes at the House. Changes in our Society. And hopefully some positive ones here at gordondeland.com. Change of SeasonThis is my writing season, first beginning in early July … Continue reading →

Micro Fiction

Its been so long since I updated, here’s some fresh fiction, just to prove I still write!  -*-*-*-  The Plague They wanted compliance,  so the Cure was mandatory. That turned out to be just the First Wave. I wouldn’t take … Continue reading →

…and a YEAR later…

Yes, it’s been a year. More than a year, actually. And quite a year it has been. For me, things have significantly changed. Work The old job ended. A new one began and ran just about a full year before … Continue reading →

October, Where Did You Go?

Am I allowed to be late two months in a row? Well, here I am, late. but… here I am! And here’s the news! Living Once again I’m catching up after the month ends. October was… interesting. I am about … Continue reading →