Good morning! I know it’s a holiday weekend. I love the Fourth of July and everything it stands for. My dog loves the weeklong fireworks exhibition in my neighborhood less. I hope everyone at least stays safe with that part. What do I do to celebrate? Well, it involves family, food, and relaxation. (I still […]
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Coffee and a good book…
This is the only true road to happiness. Tell me I’m wrong (no, seriously, if you disagree, go crazy in the comments). There is nothing better than stepping back from the social media shit show of modern society, sipping some java at the perfect temperature, and losing yourself in a story.
The Worlds We Will See
Why do we read science fiction? To travel the stars in the company of characters on grand adventures? To witness the hero’s journey from Tatooine to Endor? Perhaps the harsh sands of Arrakis and the secrets of the sandworms are more to your taste. Or is it the void itself, where lost fleets struggle for […]
Progress Report – Victory Day
Writing the ending of a novel, especially the third in a series, can be loads of fun, or pure hell. But it’s rarely easy. Today I’m crafting the grand finale of this alien invasion action fest. The kids are finally in school again; the house is quiet, and I’m full of ambition, coffee, and dreams […]