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That’s a starving slave talking. You walking too fast. We need a good set of eyes on the place before we march on up. You see freedom but they might see fugitive. —I decided to take a break from writing my next novel to participate in my writer's group. This is a story from it.
Rosa plays the numbers, punching invisible digits on the tabletop with a pinkish fingertip. A grin stretches across her face, eyes wide like she is conjuring dark magic. ... more »
Review: The reMarkable 2
I replaced my old notebooks over a year ago now with the reMarkable 1 e-ink tablet. As someone who has used a notebook for a long time, it was a big leap.
I finally received the new reMarkable 2 a week ago and I have been using it ever since. I was in the October production batch and received it on October 24, a week after it was supposed to be delivered. DHL couldn’t find my house for some reason and delayed delivery a week. ... more »
Goodreads Giveaway
100 copies of Purple Hearted Man are being given away at Goodreads. See below.
100 copies of Purple Hearted Man are being given away at Goodreads.
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Audible Version Of Purple Hearted Man Available
Justin Sewall did a great job with the narration of Purple Hearted Man
Justin does a great job with the narration. The book is just under 5 hours long. The audio version of Purple Hearted Man, narrated by Justin Sewall, is available now at Audible.
... more »I Did It: Remarkable 2 Ordered
So, I put my money down and pre-ordered a ReMarkable 2 for the July shipment window
I reviewed The ReMarkable tablet here last year. For those who don't know, the ReMarkable is a tablet made for writing and taking note or doing sketches. It works on eInk technology. The ReMarkable has won a bazillion awards and I have loved using it. ... more »
Wahoo
After Desert Storm we met in a small town in Kentucky. I realized afterward just how proud I was of my brother and the person he had become. In fact, over the years I have told parts of his story many times to people I’ve met and I always felt a great sense of pride doing so.
I never served in the military. One of my brothers was Special Forces and then worked for Homeland Security. My father served stateside before I was born. My uncle was in the first ever Green Beret team in Korea. I’ve been around people who served their country but I wouldn’t pretend to understand what that meant to them. I am an artist and writer and I created this website for Hey, 19 - Country First Challenge, that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of first-responders, military veterans and the homeless. ... more »
The Fabulistas
A group of old liars tell tall tales
The old liars weren’t fazed by his story. They’d heard it all in their time. They examined the details and tried to smithy out something passable in it while the iron was hot. They knew Peet, knew him well. He’d peter out and lose interest before long, a lack of concentration, they reasoned. Lying, they told all who inquired, required stamina, experience and an intimate relationship with the lubricant Jose Cuervo. ... more »
Book Signing: Books Are Awesome
I will be signing copies of my new novel at Books Are Awesome in Parker, Colorado
I will be signing copies of my new novel at Books Are Awesome in Parker, Colorado, on February 8, 2020 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Come out and see me and pick up a hardcover copy of the book. It's the Grand Opening for Books Are awesome in Parker. There are lots of activities throughout the day. ... more »
Kindle and eBook Sale: Purple Hearted Man
Purple Hearted Man is on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble in digital format. This is a chance to get the book at a discounted price—$.99! Get a copy now before the runs out.
Purple Hearted Man is on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble in digital format. This is a chance to get the book at a discounted price—$.99! Get a copy now before the runs out. ... more »
Quick Review Of Knives Out
Let’s get this out of the way right at the start: go see this movie. Knives Out is fun and worth the time. It’s an old-fashioned mystery. Think Ellery Queen, Columbo and Clue, even Murder On The Orient Express. It’s filled with completely unlikeable and eccentric characters—none of whom would cause you to be upset if they were guilty. Except, of course, the one person who seems guilty is the outsider, and wholly likable.
Congrats To The Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the Goodreads Giveaway of Purple Hearted Man.
Only Two Days Remaining
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An Event
Writer's Group story. The parameters: Observing a developing civilization and a near-death experience
Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari
Sitting in a packed theater I found it difficult to find anything I didn't like about the movie Ford v Ferrari
Wow! What a good movie. Ford v Ferrari was strong all the way through. The pacing was great and the acting fantastic throughout the entire movie. Matt Damon and Christian Bale were excellent. Even the race scenes felt realistic. It should be noted, if you aren't a big race car fan you'll still enjoy this movie. There was a great deal of excitement around LeMans when I was young, which reminds me how quickly and much things have changed and shifted. Back then, the '60s and even the '70s, racing, and cars in general, were still relatively new and exciting. Reaching the limits of what would be possible was still well into the future and in some ways it was a golden era for pushing the limits beyond anything known. ... more »
Terminator: Dark Fate - Impressions
When the new movie came out and the critical reviews weren’t horrible (71% on Rotten Tomatoes) and I learned it had Linda Hamilton in a lead role, I decided to see it.
Win a Signed Hardcover of Purple Hearted Man
Enter now to win a one of four free hardcover copies of the book! The contest is over at Goodreads.
Jeffrey Keeten Review Of Purple Hearted Man
Jeffrey Keeten has written a nice review of Purple Hearted Man. Jeffrey is considered one of the best reviewers on Goodreads and one of the most followed.
As I was reading this book, I kept thinking about Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, which I read, frankly, another lifetime ago. There is a fairy tale aspect to the way this book is presented that allows Jack McDaniel to talk about serious issues without coming across as moralizing. Purple just wants us all to take a step back and consider that all the things we find to be most important are actually fabricated constructs that should be treated with skepticism instead of veneration. ... more »
Purple Hearted Man On NetGalley
Purple Hearted Man is now available on NetGalley. For those of you who are members, this is a chance to get a free copy and leave me a review.
Purple Hearted Man is now available on NetGalley. For those of you who are members, this is a chance to get a free copy and leave me a review.
... more »Purple Hearted Man Audio - First Chapter
As I have noted before, professional voiceover artist Justin Sewall is narrating Purple Hearted Man. Below is a brief excerpt of the first chapter. Enjoy! And don't forget to pre-order the book.
Joker, The Movie
I’m tired of several things with all of the comic book movies. One is the multi-movie format.
Pre-Order Purple Hearted Man
Early reviews for the book are fantastic!
First Impressions - The reMarkable Tablet
I recently purchased a ReMarkable tablet. There was a great deal on refurbished models so I decided it was time to try one.
Addiction
Writer's group story. The prompts were: Bored AI and something about garbage. 750 word limit.
Filipino Honey
Thoughts of my Filipino honey buoy my sinking morale. Short fiction.
Change Of Gard
The last days of a dying empire.
The Lepidopteran Nuisance
Another writer's group short story. 750 words.
Justin Sewall To Narrate Purple Hearted Man
Voice-over artist and friend Justin Sewall will be doing the audio version of Purple Hearted Man.
Voice-over artist and friend Justin Sewall will be doing the audio version of Purple Hearted Man. I'm excited because Justin is a professional artist and he has already read the book and jumped on board. Justin is also a good writer and understands the process. He and I have been members of the same writer's group for several years.
... more »Purple Hearted Man
The cover for Purple Hearted Man is done!
New book coming out January of 2020.
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