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July 10, 2020
Chester
We have many raccoons. Most of them are quite social. Chester, for instance. Chester; you may notice, as a somewhat ratty tail. A few years back we had another raccoon with a ratty tail. Makes one wonder if they’re related. We do monitor blood lines. Behaviors and distinctive features seen years ago surface now and … Continue reading "Chester"
Why this Were here, now?
[This post oriignally appeared on Timothy Bateson’s blog, mid Oct 2019] Let’s say someone wants to write about werewolves but nothing they’re coming up with fits “werewolf.” Probably they’re putting the hearse before the horse. Their interest is on the were, not the were’s purpose in the story. Werecreatures are nothing new. Cave drawings … Continue reading "Why this Were here, now?"
July 8, 2020
Professional Authors’ Groups
I wouldn’t want to belong to a club that would have me as a member– Groucho Marx Anybody know if there’s a 12-Step meeting for researchers? I need to get to one. “Hello, my name is Joseph. I’m a researcher.” “Hello, Joseph.” A few weeks back I polled five-hundred authors with: I’m looking into … Continue reading "Professional Authors’ Groups"
July 7, 2020
Why It Works for Me – Natalie Babbit’s “Tuck Everlasting”
This is the last in this current series in which I discuss why a particular piece of writing works for me, aka, this piece of writing taught me something about writing, encouraged me to be a better writer, engaged me, captivated me, educated me, et cetera. As I’ve written elsewhere, it’s one thing to know … Continue reading "Why It Works for Me – Natalie Babbit’s “Tuck Everlasting”"
July 6, 2020
Shaman Story Chapter X – Borrowing
Read Shaman Story Chapter X – Hide-and-Seek. Shaman Story Chapter X – Borrowing Sometimes Grandpa’s friends ask “May I share how I do it?” to help me learn how they do something Grandpa does, something he is teaching me. They let me piggyback down their path. Sometimes we have to travel far and they … Continue reading "Shaman Story Chapter X – Borrowing"
The Augmented Man Video Series Episode 3 – “Learn Chess, Yes”
Episode 1 – “Good Run, Trailer?” Episode 2 – “Massively Scarred” Sabine Rossbach Joseph Carrabis The Augmented Man
July 3, 2020
Hyacinthe Loves Her Peanuts
There is a joy in caring for The Old Ones. I find a joy in caring for The Old Ones. I don’t want to supplant the natural ways. Evolution has designed each to be the epitome of their moment in time. And still… And still… To be trusted… More than trusted, accepted, by a wild … Continue reading "Hyacinthe Loves Her Peanuts"
June 30, 2020
Daniel Oliver Late Last Night Booked Me
Author Daniel Oliver read my The Augmented Man novel and was so impressed he asked to interview me for his blog. Have you seen his Late Last Night Books blog? He co authors there with several notables, Lily Iona Mackenzie (who I interviewed a while back) for one. And if that’s not enough, take … Continue reading "Daniel Oliver Late Last Night Booked Me"
Why It Works for Me – Craig Johnson’s “The Western Star”
This is the thirteenth in a series I’m doing wherein I discuss why a particular piece of writing works for me, aka, this piece of writing taught me something about writing, encouraged me to be a better writer, engaged me, captivated me, educated me, et cetera. As I’ve written elsewhere, it’s one thing to know … Continue reading "Why It Works for Me – Craig Johnson’s “The Western Star”"
June 29, 2020
The Settlement now on Chronosphere Fiction Podcast
I delight when an editor/publisher asks for my work. It’s happening more often and I’m thrilled. Reminds me of Sally Field in Soapdish. Recently Daniel @Fishbonius French of Chronosphere Fiction asked me to send him something and I did; The Settlement from Tales Told ‘Round Celestial Campfires. Strangely, he accepted it (there’s no accounting … Continue reading "The Settlement now on Chronosphere Fiction Podcast"
