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A Tale of Six Publishers – Part 3 finale

Don't go with a publisher who keeps you in the dark, feeds you bullshit, and outright lies to you (and lies and lies and lies)! (finale)

Fenwick Dines

I mentioned in Smart Critters, Each and Every One both male and female Raccoons are glorifying us with their presence. To prove my point, behold Fenwick, a might male raccoon. A rather direct and focused eater, Fenwick doesn’t entertain small talk. He prefers Two-Legs get to the point ASAP. Said point being, “Here’s your peanuts, … Continue reading "Fenwick Dines"

RoundTable 360° May 2024 – Creative Blocks

Creative blocks. Every creative’s been there… …that dreaded feeling of hitting a wall, not knowing what to create next or even how to do it, wracking your brain for some kind of answer, direction, or inspiration.   Creative blocks can be frustrating, but they are universal, and creatives have found various ways of dealing with … Continue reading "RoundTable 360° May 2024 – Creative Blocks"

Limiting Beliefs now on SubStack

What, you didn’t know I had a Substack? Well neener neener on you, I do. Phhtt! Been doing it for a while, been keeping it quiet because I substack rarely. Only when I have a thought I doubt fits in here. Give it a look, let me know what you think. And thanks.

A Tale of Six Publishers – Part 3.2

You're an author, not a mushroom. Don't go with a publisher who keeps you in the dark, feeds you bullshit, and outright lies to you! (part 2)

Smart Critters, Each and Every One

Ah, Glorious Raccoons. (you have to include that “Glorious” part or they get cranky) Tonight we entertain several of these furry beasties, at this point recently awoken from their winter slumbers. I’ve noted previously that Raccoons don’t truly hibernate so much as go dormant. So perhaps, more correctly, “…recently awoken from their winter dormancy.”? In … Continue reading "Smart Critters, Each and Every One"

My Medieval Mystery Tag – The First Verduan and Patreo Mystery is Available for Pre-Order until 15 July for 99&cent Kindle, $12.99 Print;

Eric and Julia seek tree grafts on the outskirts of their medieval eastern European village as a summer storm gathers.  Sullya, a witch hiding among the trees, grabs Julia. Eric swings his axe and severs Sullya’s hand from her arm. The witch seeks refuge in the deep bole of an old oak. Her hand falls … Continue reading "My Medieval Mystery Tag – The First Verduan and Patreo Mystery is Available for Pre-Order until 15 July for 99&cent Kindle, $12.99 Print;"

My Medieval Mystery Tag – The First Verduan and Patreo Mystery is Available for Pre-Order until 15 July for 99¢

Eric and Julia seek tree grafts on the outskirts of their medieval eastern European village as a summer storm gathers.  Sullya, a witch hiding among the trees, grabs Julia. Eric swings his axe and severs Sullya’s hand from her arm. The witch seeks refuge in the deep bole of an old oak. Her hand falls … Continue reading "My Medieval Mystery Tag – The First Verduan and Patreo Mystery is Available for Pre-Order until 15 July for 99¢"

A Tale of Six Publishers – Part 3.1

You're an author, not a mushroom. Don't go with a publisher who keeps you in the dark and feeds you bullshit! (part 1)

Opie Visits

I noted the absence of Opossum from our posts in The Return of Opie. Perhaps Opossum took umbrage at that. No sooner did I mention The Mighty Oaps absence, then Opossum visited us again. Somewhere in the background is Olivia, a female. Don’t know if they’re related by blood or marriage. Don’t really want to … Continue reading "Opie Visits"