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February 7, 2013

Finding an awesome writer friend, and why you should do so yesterday…

So, Danah and I (with the help of super-star April Snellings and the rest of the staff) got out our special section last night. I ended up having to pull off three days and nights of working until nearly midnight, … Continue reading →
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Published on February 07, 2013 09:08

February 6, 2013

Homeless surfer dude turns huge hero

Wow! I love this guy. I watched this video earlier today from a news site and it totally made my day. I swear, after watching this, I’m pretty much convinced that the path to peace is either: A) Moving to … Continue reading →
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Published on February 06, 2013 04:38

February 4, 2013

My favorite Super Bowl commercials and the lessons they teach

I need to post one more thing about this year’s Super Bowl before I let it go. And as the headline gave away, I’m talking about commercials here. My two favorite commercials from the Super Bowl can teach you just … Continue reading →
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Published on February 04, 2013 18:28

February 3, 2013

Ravens take the Super Bowl; Danah and I celebrate like crazy!

Danah and I enjoyed the Super Bowl tonight at a small party with two couple friends. We were all in for the Ravens from the moment the Patriots (my favorite team the past few years) and the Packers were beat … Continue reading →
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Published on February 03, 2013 21:20

February 2, 2013

Wanting to hear from my friends

I don’t have a whole lot to write about today, but when I don’t post, I don’t hear from my friends, who are always so gracious to comment, so I thought I’d throw up a quick post. In Stan’s world, … Continue reading →
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Published on February 02, 2013 11:38

January 26, 2013

Research for a future scene in the Nick Woods’s series

You know you have the coolest job ever when your “work” consists of studying these two videos for an upcoming scene in the next Nick Woods’s series. 81mm mortar (immediate suppression) 81mm mortar fire for effect Stan R. Mitchell Oak … Continue reading →
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Published on January 26, 2013 12:03

January 25, 2013

Sold Out gets ‘highly recommended’ by author Jack Badelaire

Wow. Just wow. I’m still reeling over the review I got today for Sold Out from author and critic Jack Badelaire on his website. You guys have to read it, and please, drop him a big thanks if you have … Continue reading →
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Published on January 25, 2013 16:51

January 24, 2013

I have groupies!!!

I’ve always thought my writing was at least decent, but it turns out I’ve underestimated my skills: My writing is so freaking awesome that I have groupies! : ) No joke! Take a look at this hot chick here. And … Continue reading →
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Published on January 24, 2013 17:41

January 22, 2013

The “real-life Django?”

I talked last week or so ago about re-branding my first book “Sold Out” based on the movie “Django.” (See post here in case you missed it.) Well, it turns out, the movie “Django” may not have been as fictional … Continue reading →
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Published on January 22, 2013 21:30

January 21, 2013

So, I launched a second blog…

Today was my breaking point regarding politics. And, as the title above suggests, I launched a blog. If you’re a moderate and sick of the extremists on left and right, go check it out. It’s here: http://fixthedivide.wordpress.com. Not a whole lot … Continue reading →
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Published on January 21, 2013 20:17