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Little Tiny Hungry Kit Children

It is that time again. Or at least it was when I made this video. Kits are wonderful to watch. Aside from their usual antics, they are fast learners. They watch their mother carefully. A few times she exhibits no fear around us, they venture forth. Experimentally at first, and by the second or third … Continue reading "Little Tiny Hungry Kit Children"

Mercy Mercy Me

Kaye Booth asked me to read a bit of my Tales from The Hanging Tree contribution, “Mercy.” Not one to leave such a challenge unanswered, I responded with Enjoy!

The Book of the Wounded Healers (A Study in Perception) – Chapter 4 – “The Russians Have Landed”

The Book of the Wounded Healers (A Study in Perception) – Chapter 4 – “The Russians Have Landed”   Fourth grade, now a student in Mrs. Woodbury’s class, and we’re watching a US-centric documentary about the 1960s Space Race. One of the kids in class asked why the Russians always landed on land and we … Continue reading "The Book of the Wounded Healers (A Study in Perception) – Chapter 4 – “The Russians Have Landed”"

A Twelfth of Carrabis (Sept 2024 Newsletter)

Fall approaches here in New England and its signature is everywhere; leaves change color and fall from trees, geese form arrowheads across the sky, woodland denizens bulk up for winter, hummingbirds no longer grace our feeders. I don’t mind time marching on, and it seems the clock ticks faster these days. My reworking The Book … Continue reading "A Twelfth of Carrabis (Sept 2024 Newsletter)"

“Yeah, But You’re An Idiot” – Authenticity and Legitimacy in Rejections

The August 2024 RoundTable 360° discussed whether or not having your work rejected really means anything, and the counter to that, what does it mean if your work is accepted (aside from getting that warm, gushy feeling inside)? Watch and enjoy.

My ‘Mercy’ in WordCrafter Press’ Tales from The Hanging Tree Anthology

I asked fellow Tales from The Hanging Tree anthology contributors to share some things about themselves prior to publication, and those generous enough to do so have appeared over the past few weeks (you can find their stories here). Today is the last in the Tales from The Hanging Tree anthology and is my offering, … Continue reading "My ‘Mercy’ in WordCrafter Press’ Tales from The Hanging Tree Anthology"

Three Lovely Lasses

Three lovely lasses came a courting one day but I was wearing glasses and each stayed away. Yeah, I’m in that mood again. People used to say “Guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses.” Frankly, I never understood that. I’ve found few things as erotic as a woman taking off her glasses and … Continue reading "Three Lovely Lasses"

The Goatmen of Aguirra now on Aphelion

The Goatmen of Aguirra was a story I thought would never get published. Written in the early-mid 1990s, some editors loved it but wouldn’t publish it – too long for most magazines. Not to mention coming from an unknown author- and other editors outright rejected it. What really cracks me up about the story is … Continue reading "The Goatmen of Aguirra now on Aphelion"

Sylva Fae’s ‘The Devil’s Mark’ in WordCrafter Press’ Tales from The Hanging Tree Anthology

I asked fellow Tales from The Hanging Tree anthology contributors to share some things about themselves prior to publication and those generous enough to do so will be appearing here for the next week or so. Each entry gives a taste of their contribution, a little about them, how to contact them, how their story … Continue reading "Sylva Fae’s ‘The Devil’s Mark’ in WordCrafter Press’ Tales from The Hanging Tree Anthology"

Connections now on BizCatalyst 360°

I’m hesitant to write this post. Incorrect. I want to write it. Not sure if I’ll publish it. Not sure who’ll connect with it. An article about connections lost and connections restored. Enjoy!