My last post on this topic, “Query War Update – Agent List” published on October 8, 2010, seems to be ancient history. And in a way, it is. Looking back for an explanation as to why I’ve had nothing more … Continue reading →
In a previous Writer’s Desk post, I published a lengthy article written by a “Vine Voice” reviewer who served during Round Two of the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. The link below takes you to a similar account by a … Continue reading →
Two previous “Kool-Aid” posts have chronicled my frustration with trying to get a new Apple TV2 with Netflix streaming capability to work as advertised by both companies. If you haven’t read either of these and would prefer the short version, … Continue reading →
A guy is driving around in the mountains of Montana and sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: “Talking Dog For Sale.” Curious as to how someone thinks they can pull off a scam like that, he … Continue reading →
A friend of mine sent me these lol funny (at least to guys) vignettes of turbulent interaction between husbands, wives, and in the first case, a mother-in-law. An alternate title might be, “How to Create a Tornado in Your House.” … Continue reading →
Round Two wordfighting at the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA) corral began on February 24th and ended on March 13th. On or about March 22nd, Amazon will post the excerpts used in the judging and their associated reviews for … Continue reading →
According to their website, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is “the only association that offers the fun and camaraderie of sharing your passion for participating in the flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircraft with the most passionate community of … Continue reading →
Aviators do things that “normal” people consider something akin to otherworldly, right? Making sense of all those gauges and dials and the occasional bell and maybe even a whistle or two seems beyond the comprehension of most folks. I hate … Continue reading →
It’s sometimes hard for me to remember that this website/blog doesn’t exist behind the screen or under the keyboard in the guts of my laptop. It’s out there somewhere, and I can only look at it from the front side … Continue reading →
Over 85% of all aircraft accidents aren’t really accidental because the chain of events leading up to the crash includes some degree of pilot error. One all-too-common cause of these crashes is a disease known as “get-home-itis.” The following account … Continue reading →
