I saw this number as part of a cover artist's display at Realm Makers 2015 and I'd been meaning to read it since then (proving the power of good cover art). I finally snagged a copy and sat down to enjoy it. And yes, enjoy is the operative word. Not love, not revel in, but … Continue reading Book Review: “Ghost Box” or “This is Why I Don’t Go to Los Angeles”
The day I first met my wife, I learned a lesson in rebounding from failure. I tried to cross over one of those chains they place between poles to section off the sidewalk. My foot got caught and I stumbled. Sensing I was about to fall in front of someone I was trying to impress, … Continue reading A Creator’s Journey #3–Failure and Rebounding
I've blah-blah-blahed about being a writer and blah-blah-blahed about my Kickstarter to self-publish my book, but I haven't really put my money where my mouth is, have I? So today, I've decided to simply shut up and show you what I've got. Don't worry, it's a short sample, the first bit of Chapter 1 of Ferryman. … Continue reading For Your Enjoyment
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I wrote the following brief metaphor that summarized my feelings during a time when I was leaning towards suicide. "You Never Read Me" You formed my words and gave me inspiration. You cheered on each stroke of loving creation. But you never read me. You counted my pages and … Continue reading You Never Read Me (for Suicide Prevention Month)
Minutes Before Sunset--Book 1 of the Timely Death Trilogy by Shannon A Thompson RATING: 3.5/5 stars. Summary--Eric is a Shade, a denizen of the darkness that coexists with the real world. The darkness lives in constant combat with light, but that may be ending soon. A prophecy stated that Eric is the First Descendant, one … Continue reading Blogger Book Review–“Minutes Before Sunset” by Shannon A. Thompson
As some of you may remember, I offered to edit/critique/review written works that people sent to me. One fellow took advantage of this and asked me to review his book, so I did and I put my review on Amazon. But I got the idea to start advertising the books I review, putting them on … Continue reading Book Review–Truth’s Blood
Fencing With Ink 