I've been pretty quiet on social media as of late. It's been a pretty rough time for me and my family. Our Aunt Joyce passed away. It was unexpected, even though her health had been in decline for some time. She was a tough old gal, we thought she'd bury us all. She was more … Continue reading Life and stuff…
Something Red
Below is the message I sent to my amazing cover artist Melanie Dunn of Cuttlefish Graphics."I'd like to replace the pitchfork in Trinity's hand with a wedding bouquet with some red and white in it. I'd like to stick a wedding veil on her. And replace the house with the classic shape of a country … Continue reading Something Red
How That “Free” Movie Or eBook Can Cost You Plenty
* This post originally appeared on http://www.worldstart.com where I work as the content editor and head writer. I’ve warned you guys about the dangers of pirated copies of books and movies. Many times, these sites are just an excuse to load your PC up with malware that can steal your information. I happened to come … Continue reading How That “Free” Movie Or eBook Can Cost You Plenty
A Coupla Writer Chicks Sitting Around Talking
I thought it might be fun to do interview a fellow author and have her interview me. So I sat down on a Saturday afternoon for a Facebook chat with fellow writer Wendy Burke. Wendy is the author of 6 books including the recent Safe at Home. Cyn: Ready to do this … Continue reading A Coupla Writer Chicks Sitting Around Talking
Star Trek Deep Space Nine – House Ishka: How Quark’s Mom Won The Game Of Thrones
I've had the pleasure recently of re-watching all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine again on Netflix and Amazon Prime. It has always been my favorite Trek series, even though back when I watched it for the first time in the 1990s, I thought the pace was a little slow sometimes. Now that I'm binge-watching, … Continue reading Star Trek Deep Space Nine – House Ishka: How Quark’s Mom Won The Game Of Thrones
American Goth: Get A Free Taste Test
I keep telling you how great American Goth is, how about I give you a free preview? Just click below to read a free preview of the first 3 chapters. If you love it, you can buy it or read for free on Kindle Unlimited. https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B01IAKI7VU&asin=B01IAKI7VU&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_DR.JxbE9SNNG9
American Goth: Judging A Book By Its Cover
At long last American Goth is finally published! I'm excited to share this story and also incredibly excited about the cover. It was designed for me by my friend Melanie from Cuttlefish Graphics. They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but we all know that we do. The look of the cover … Continue reading American Goth: Judging A Book By Its Cover
Techromancy – Bringing A Vintage Radio To Life With A Robot Brain
I love the look of old radios and old radio cabinets. Sadly, most of them are non-functional. And while I love antiques, I only like them if they're still functional. So, while looking at a display of non-functioning radios at the Maumee Antique Mall, I got an idea. What if you could repurpose a beautiful … Continue reading Techromancy – Bringing A Vintage Radio To Life With A Robot Brain
K9 My GIF to you
This is my giant one-eyed wonder cat #K9. I am telling him to get down from the table. He is glancing around to see who's on a table.
Steampunk Reindeer
I've posted before about my Steampunk centerpiece featuring a Steampumpkin and Steampunk Easter eggs depending on the season. This year I finally made Christmas accessories. I thought long and hard about what theme to take and considered robot Santa (too creepy for me) or a geared-up Christmas tree (no point.) I finally became inspired while watching … Continue reading Steampunk Reindeer