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Two Families Dine Together

Raccoons can be territorial. Especially around kits and food. We have lots of raccoons and lots of kits. We promote peaceful dining by putting out enough food for everyone. The challenge to this rationale is simple; the more food, the more raccoons. The more raccoons, the more food. Can you say “cycle”? We’ve had as … Continue reading "Two Families Dine Together"

Classic Science Fiction Podcast – April 2021 – James Blish’s “Mission to the Heart Stars”

As I wrote in last month’s Classic Science Fiction Podcast – March 2021 – Murray Leinster’s “Exploration Team”, I’m honored and thrilled to be part of an ongoing tribute to classic, Golden Age science fiction. Mission to the Heart Stars is a favorite of mine for reasons detailed in My Sister Got Me Started. James … Continue reading "Classic Science Fiction Podcast – April 2021 – James Blish’s “Mission to the Heart Stars”"

“Interview with Joseph Carrabis” now on Lily Iona Mackenzie’s Blog

Here’s a sample of author Joseph Carrabis’ wonderful wit that comes through in my interview with him: Where do your characters come from?Toledo. I have an apartment building there and rent out rooms to them. They come, stay a while, then move on. I’s a good deal because the rent’s cheap and I change their … Continue reading "“Interview with Joseph Carrabis” now on Lily Iona Mackenzie’s Blog"

“Author Feature The Augmented Man by Joseph Carrabis” now on WorkingTitleBlogspot

The Augmented Man by Joseph Carrabis is based on Joseph’s research into helping traumatized children and combat PTSD sufferers to heal. It’s a sci-fi military thriller set in the near future. I answered three questions for WorkingTitleBlogSpot: Is it important to include all shades of belief and sexual orientation in a book? What is worse? … Continue reading "“Author Feature The Augmented Man by Joseph Carrabis” now on WorkingTitleBlogspot"

“Q & A with Joseph Carrabis” now on Matthew Stern’s Blog

One benefit of social media is you meet some wonderful people. One of them is author Joseph Carrabis. He has been everything from a long-haul trucker to a chief research scientist. He has taught internationally at the university level; holds patents in a base, disruptive technology; created a company that grew from his basement to … Continue reading "“Q & A with Joseph Carrabis” now on Matthew Stern’s Blog"

Search Chapter 3 – Tuesday, 2 October 73

Search is loosely based on a real incident. The incident remains, the story is greatly different. Enjoy. And remember, it’s still a work in progress. These chapters are rough drafts. I’ve completed twenty chapters so far and it seems I’ll complete the novel this time. We’ll see. Read Search Chapter 2   Search Chapter 3 … Continue reading "Search Chapter 3 – Tuesday, 2 October 73"

The Girls (and a Boy) Are Back

I am five months behind in posting videos. This video is from mid-November 2020. Covid raged for nine months officially, about a year unofficially. We’ve never been social. Friendly, yes. Social, no. Except with The Wild. One can easily be social with The Wild. Live near it, you have no choice. Friendly? That’s another issue. … Continue reading "The Girls (and a Boy) Are Back"

Search Chapter 2 – Sunday, 30 September 73

Search is loosely based on a real incident. The incident remains, the story is greatly different. Enjoy. And remember, it’s still a work in progress. These chapters rough drafts. I’ve completed seventeen chapters so far and it seems I’ll complete the novel this time. We’ll see. Read Search Chapter 1   Search Chapter 2 – … Continue reading "Search Chapter 2 – Sunday, 30 September 73"

The Shadow’s Project Limited’s Terry Melia Interviews Joseph Carrabis

Gifted author Terry Melia interviewed me recently as part of The Shadow’s Project Limited‘s author interview series. All cards on the table, Terry’s Tales from the Greenhills is an amazing novel and how Terry and I got in touch. We knew each other via Twitter, I enjoyed our interactions, and decided to give his book … Continue reading "The Shadow’s Project Limited’s Terry Melia Interviews Joseph Carrabis"

Lords of the Sky, Let Us Live (Coyote are Cautious, part 2)

I mentioned last week coyote are cautious. This week’s offering is a continuation, if you will, shot a few moments later in the evening. What stood out here is the coyote gazing into the sky periodically and shying away. There were no astronomical oddities that night; no comets, no meteors, no blinding conjunctions. What caused … Continue reading "Lords of the Sky, Let Us Live (Coyote are Cautious, part 2)"