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The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 37

The last work-in-progress entry for this month. Enjoy! The Alibi – Chapter 37   Cisily watched the Ngolngol fade away. It left dispersing clouds of smoke in its wake. She shook her head. This was a fine time for someone to attack SkyHook HQ. She’s seeing a ‘Gin cyclone spirit on the side of a … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 37"

Capturing the Moment

And not only am I patient, I’m also persistent. I think that’s the term. I’m sure I’ve shared this one before. Way back in my first time not completing college, one of my dorm mates told me, “You’re steadfast, and that’s a trait of the Lord.” He was a Bible major hence could say … Continue reading "Capturing the Moment"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 36

Enjoy! The Alibi – Chapter 36   Rexall Shaul lifted a hand to his head. What the hell happened? He didn’t remember pain like this since he was a kid and fell full on his nuts on the balance beam. He crumpled and slid off, unable to breathe or think. Coach sat him on the … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 36"

A Rather Brave Chap…or maybe not

As I wrote in A Healthy Young Fellow Trots Away, I am patient. I think I learned patience from classic literature. Take Les Miserables. Did you ever count how long Jean Valjean was alive before he found peace? Far longer than most people lived in those days. Or The Odyssey? I mean, really! Odyseus had … Continue reading "A Rather Brave Chap…or maybe not"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 35

Enjoy! The Alibi – Chapter 35   Tony Morelli let his car roll forward to a patch of pavement clear of onlookers and reached over the center console to the Impala’s glove compartment. Ed Vox’ booted feet snapped against the car’s floorboards as he pushed himself back into the passenger seat. “Brake!” Morelli’s eyes returned … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 35"

A Healthy Young Fellow Trots Away

We are blessed the The Wild often. Sometimes the blessings last a great while. Other times they are fleeting. Case in point, this healthy young fellow. A bit camera shy, he. But I, like the oceans, the winds, the earth itself, am patient. I know he will return. And I, trusty camera in hand, will … Continue reading "A Healthy Young Fellow Trots Away"

Four More Books Accepted into Library of Congress

I am thrilled and honored to have four more of my books selected by the Library of Congress, accepted into General Collections, and assigned Library of Congress Control Numbers: Tales Told ‘Round Celestial Campfires LOCCN 2023448306 The Augmented Man LOCCN 2023448307 The Inheritors LOCCN 2023448305 Empty Sky LOCCN 2023448304

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 34

I didn’t get much writing done in November. For the first time since pre-Covid, I was doing booksignings, talking about writing, the usual marketing stuff. The holidays came and went and we were busy with those. Also preparing Search for release (the second-round print format is on my desk for review. still waiting for the … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 34"

The Family Dines With Friends

Post the (US) holiday food coma (for those so fortunate. it’s a pity people don’t realize two-thirds of what they consume could go to the orphan, the widow, the hungry, the weak, the infirmed… …but this isn’t the time for preaching…) it’s good to remember the joy we had with good friends gathered around the … Continue reading "The Family Dines With Friends"

Lance Olsen’s “Architectures of Possibility: After Innovative Writing”

Yeah…well…I’m at a point in my writing career where I know I can write better and am actively looking for something to show me the way. Sadly, this book wasn’t it. For all the philosophizing and too-long monologues about which authors are unique and why, it pretty much comes down to what I wrote about … Continue reading "Lance Olsen’s “Architectures of Possibility: After Innovative Writing”"