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We're Baaaaaaack: The Weekend Follies

The Late Great Robin WilliamsWeekend Follies: Hey everyone, as always thanks for stopping by. It’s been a long while since I’ve posted the Weekend Follies and it’s time to restart the madness. 
I wanted to post this video of robin Williams last fall during the Survive and Thrive Blogfest which was not long after one of my favorite comedian’s passing. 
There is a connection with this stand up bit and my post, and of course there is a lot of humor attached. There’s no other way than to...

Thriller vs. Suspense vs. Mystery vs. Paranormal vs. Supernatural

Genres: When it comes to genres, I first write my stories, then worry about what particular genre(s) it falls into only after I’m finished. I then call in and line up the usual suspects: 


Mystery Suspense Thriller Paranormal Supernatural Sci-fi 
After serious questioning and interrogation, it became clear the genre of Murcat Manor (soon to be renamed) is Supernatural Thriller, although like most stories today there are overlaps and blurrings of other genres present. ...

IWSG, A New Title, and Cute Fuzzy Meerkats

IWSG: Hi everyone, my name is Stephen Tremp and this is my post for the monthly IWSG hosted by Alex Cavanaugh. 
I’ve been blogging for about five years. I am a self professed writer with my fourth book in the final editing stage and two more on the drawing board. I embrace science and the supernatural and believe that together they explain the universe and our place in it. I also use this premise to write one of a kind thrillers. I live in Orange County, CA with my wife, kids, dog, parrot...

Welcome Back, 2015 Celestial Newsletter, Galavant, and More

Welcome Back! Hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday season with family and friends. Wishing peace, health, and prosperity to you and yours for 2015! We get to start anew with a clean slate in many areas. 
New Year’s Resolution: One of my resolutions is to read current books. I’m usually a few years behind. Case in point: I’m currently reading the first Game of Thrones Book twelve years after the fact. Still, a great read though. 
In 2014 there were about 35 movies released based on...

Christmas Funnies and Such

Murcat Manor: I finally pulled the trigger and sent off the final version of Murcat Manor to my editor for the final read through edit! This MS developed from 175 pages to about 345 by the time it's formatted. Time to do the Happy Dance.
The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond: I dove into this book a bit over the weekend. I went right to the Marketing section and perused a number of chapters from amazing writers and bloggers I know. I’m working on updating my Media...

Cool Holiday Gift Ideas, Cool Nativity Scenes, and Mr. Bean

Cool Holiday Gift Ideas: Hi all. I know many people are looking for a certain something to give a certain someone. Look no further than Think Geek. 
For example, who wouldn’t want this really cool Planetary Glass Set? I’m ordering one. 
They have toys, T-shirts and other apparal, electronics and gadgets, home nad office, even survival stuff like this coffee mug . Lots of other geeky nerdy dorky stuff too. Think Geek 





Coolest Nativity Scene Ever!!!
This One's Pretty cool Too Mur...

Insecure Writers Support Group, Pluto, New Horizons, and Orion!!!

Insecure Writers Support Group:  I’m sitting on my manuscript and ready to send it off to my editor for the final read through / edits. 
But I can’t. I’m at that stage where I’m reading through it “one more time” and catching little things here and there. Probably should leave that to my editor and just send it off. 
I Can Quit Any TimeThis has been a fun project and I’m very excited to move forward. Murcat Manor has grown from a novella to a full length story coming in at around...

Bring in the Holiday Season!!!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can bust out the artificial Christmas tree. Colored lights to follow as soon as I can find them.

We had a really cool fire burning earlier. Wish I had a shot of that. Hey, what is that ugly apperition in the mirror? Ugh! It's hideous. 

 

Wrapping miscellaneous stuff on the stair banister or whatever it's called.


A desk we bought on Black Friday. It was dirt cheap. Spent hours putting it together. Wish I could figure out the drawer. It just won't fit. W...

Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest

Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest:  Brought to you by Alex Cavanaugh, Andrew Leon, Matthew MacNish, the purpose of the Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest regards the following: 
The bloggers you miss and the ones you would miss. List one to three bloggers you really miss. List one to three bloggers you would really miss if they stopped blogging. And then go let them know! 
Who I Miss: I miss Laura Eno and her blogs. One was named A Shift In Dimensions, then Laura moved to anot...

We Interrupt This Regularly Schedule Program ...

Hi all. Not much to report on today as I'm working on some really Top Secret Stuff. Can't say what it is. Top Secret, you know. You'll just have to take my word for it. But I'll be back for my midweek post and the Weekend Follies. Have a great week!
And you know what to do. In my absence, all hail to the might Lava Lamps. It's been a while, and I bet you missed them. Well, what are you waiting for? All hail!!!