This movie was fantastic. Every bit as good as the trailers make it out to be. A sight above Zero Dark Thirty, and on par with American Sniper. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the best movie I see all year. It’s really fascinating to see how combat forges bonds between people. At the beginning,… Continue reading 12 Strong
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One of the best Prager U videos I’ve seen (and no, it’s not political)
We all live in the world of our own choosing.
Alien Hunters by Daniel Arenson
I picked up this book from an Instafreebie giveaway, though it is free on Amazon and other venues (I assume). Even though it’s the first book in the series, it stands well on its own, which is always a plus. I enjoyed this book. That said, it’s pretty wacky. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief… Continue reading Alien Hunters by Daniel Arenson
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Thoughts on Mark Coker’s 2018 Publishing Industry Predictions
January is a time for making forecasts and predictions, and Mark Coker of Smashwords certainly did not disappoint. I have a lot of respect for Mark Coker, not only for being one of the pioneers of indie publishing, but for continuing to share his data and insights with us over the years. That said, I… Continue reading Thoughts on Mark Coker’s 2018 Publishing Industry Predictions
Thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi
What a disappointment. I was going to avoid spoilers, but now that I’ve had some time to reflect, man oh man I’m just gonna vent about everything. Because there is so much wrong with this movie, and so many things that could have been awesome but instead turned into missed opportunities. So this post is… Continue reading Thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi
One week left and right on track
I’ve got exactly one week left on my deadline for An Empire in Disarray (book 8 of Sons of the Starfarers), and surprisingly, I’m actually on track to finish it on time. You have no idea how satisfying it will be if I can actually pull this off. People tell me that I’m a prolific… Continue reading One week left and right on track
Knights of Dark Renown by David Gemmell
If you’ve been following this blog for any time at all, you know I’m a huge fan of David Gemmell. He’s not only my favorite fantasy writer, he’s my favorite writer, period. His first book, Legend, is still one of my favorite books of all time. The Knights of Dark Renown is a true standalone,… Continue reading Knights of Dark Renown by David Gemmell
Bake the #MAGA cake
The US Supreme Court is hearing a case today that will decide whether or not a gay couple can force a cake artist to decorate a cake for a gay wedding. The issue at stake is not whether a business can refuse service to people based on sexual orientation (the baker was willing to sell… Continue reading Bake the #MAGA cake
Five awesome history podcasts
At my former day job in Iowa, I had the opportunity to listen to a great deal of audio while I was working. Consequently, I discovered some really fascinating podcasts on a wide variety of subjects. As a writer, I particularly enjoy history podcasts. Not only do they give me lots of interesting story ideas,… Continue reading Five awesome history podcasts