Out Running Errands
I’m off to run some errands. If I don’t, Scotch’s snoring will put me to sleep. While I’m gone, I’ll leave this guy in charge (courtesy of Redditor TheSmokeDawg). Try anything, and he’ll chase you down on….eventually.
GODS OF RISK by James S.A. Corey — a Review
I’m on record as being a big fan of James S.A. Corey’s (the pen name used by Daniel Abraham (Twitter) and Ty Franck) Expanse series, so I eagerly read the novella GODS OF RISK in advance of their next novel ABADDON’S GATE. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this was the weakest entry in the Expanse series.…
Falling Asleep on the Job?
No, no, I swear. Just had to turn in an article, and then I got distracted. Why? Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the weekend. Why? Because I get to see Cinematic Titanic perform this weekend! For those who are unfamiliar, that’s Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Frank Conniff,…
Thursday Grab Bag
So I’m working on an article and outlining a new novel today. So please forgive me if I don’t have the most put together post today. Instead it’s a grab bag of things I think you might find noteworthy. First, and most worthy of note, however sad, is the passing of author Jack Vance. Perhaps…
SOMEONE COULD GET HURT by Drew Magary — a Review
I first became aware of Drew Magary (Twitter) from his writing on Deadspin.com. I enjoyed his snarky (if sometimes crude) sense of humor, his CAPS LOCK RANTS, and his ability to be brutally, heartbreakingly honest–particularly in his “Dadspin” columns. I also read and enjoyed his first novel, THE POSTMORTAL (reviewed here). So with many friends…