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Happy Birthday to Me.
“But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything. One lives only to make blunders.” – Charles Darwin, 1861 I am 36 today. Technically, yesterday was my birthday, but I can never remember exactly what … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, anxiety, birthday, charles darwin, covid, depression, hope, writing
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The C Word
I’ve been having a bit of a hard time recently. This may be a surprise to those of you unlucky enough to know me personally because, at first glance, all seems well. My health is as good as can be … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, depression, humor, the C word, The Day Traitor, The Night Ripper, writing
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On Publication
Each time I’ve released a new book, I have been quickly contacted by friends and aspiring writers who are curious about the publication process. Their questions are almost always some form of – How you do that? Although I do … Continue reading
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Tagged Literary agents, new author, publishing, self-published, writing
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The hypocrisy of hope
It’s not easy being me. I mean, as an educated, healthy, wealthy, handsome, white, cis-gendered, heterosexual male, with ready access to nutritious food, luxurious shelter, fulfilling and lucrative employment, abundant recreation, and unwavering support from friends and loved ones, I guess, … Continue reading
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Tagged cthulhu, Fantasy, humor, nihilism, racism, reading, science fiction, writing
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A question for artists
I can’t write happy. I also can’t paint happy, or draw happy, or build happy. The act of creation for me, is not a pretty or tranquil process. Nearly all of my creative energy is rage based. Luckily, I have … Continue reading
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