And thus it ends, and home begins anew. I miss Texas and the wife, but my memories from this weekend will serve me well. The attendees and presenters were all fantastic, friendly, and approachable. The bar is high for any other conference I may attend. Two points of interest: One, Alan and I have an … Continue reading Surrey International Writers’ Conference 2015
Texas Oklahoma Patriot Shootout 2015
My event shirt finally came in...two weeks late. I won't be using Gemini Jerseys again.
Surrey International Writers’ Conference 2015
Sixteen hours and counting.... It's time to introduce Iron Broderick!
Ballo Continent
This is where the story, Iron Broderick, takes place.
Iron Broderick Update
It's been some time since I've updated everyone on my latest project. The draft is coming along nicely. Alan and I are about 95% finished with the first draft. Of course that final 5% is the hardest as we don't want to lose the reader during the "big fight." I've even managed to squeeze in … Continue reading Iron Broderick Update
Tattoo Idea #2
There can be only one! ...and this is it.
“A Galaxy Called Dallas” Howlers Book Signing
Had a fantastic time at my book signing last night. Met a great number of people and even gave a reading! James Pickering, buddy of mine from the USS Portland and proprietor of A Galaxy Called Dallas, was a gracious host. If you didn't have the chance to get down to Garland, don't worry. There's … Continue reading “A Galaxy Called Dallas” Howlers Book Signing
Cotton Belt Trail
I rode my bicycle today down the Cotton Belt Trail in Grapevine, TX with my friends, Robert A. and Scott U. It was my longest ride since I took up the hobby seriously this past spring, 23.4 miles with an average speed of 12.6 mph. It was everything I could do to keep up with … Continue reading Cotton Belt Trail
Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)
Detective Rhodes asked, “Why do you think the scratches the dog made healed so quickly?” Suddenly, in her mind’s eye, she saw the scratches on her side the night they were put there. She had been bleeding, but they weren’t serious, so she didn’t worry about them. When the paramedics inspected her and found them … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)
Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)
Chapter 38—Angelina Suarez Angelina Suarez was born in Cuba in 1951 to Luis and Amelia Suarez just a few years before the entire island erupted in revolution. Although she and her younger brother, Raul, never experienced the war directly, it was on the periphery, always close. Castro may not have realized it when he seized … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)