A few updates before I regale you with the story of my past week or so: L.L. Press has accepted a manuscript submission and signed its author, whose book is tentatively scheduled to be released in October. I'll withhold details for now but will say the manuscript is very good, incorporates elements of Southwestern folklore … Continue reading Fixing a taillight to avoid jail
Thoughts of an obsessive-compulsive mind
L.L. Press is open for business
As promised last month, I have opened a small publishing company. L.L. Press has incorporated as an LLC with the New Mexico Secretary of State, has been issued an EIN by the Internal Revenue Service, and a business bank account has been opened for it. In short, we are live! Check the site for upcoming … Continue reading L.L. Press is open for business
Goodreads review: Killdozer
Killdozer: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage by Patrick F Brower My rating: 4 of 5 stars A very compelling portrait of Marvin Heemeyer, as told through interactions with the author himself, as well as Heemeyer's friends and acquaintanceships. View all my reviews
Goodreads review: Bellman & Black
Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield My rating: 2 of 5 stars After reading "The Thirteenth Tale," I was really excited to read Setterfield's followup. Unfortunately, it's just not good. It's difficult to connect or sympathize with any of the characters, particularly the main character, who has no charisma. We're led through more than 20 … Continue reading Goodreads review: Bellman & Black
Movie review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
In middle, high school, and a bit in college, I did quite a number of movie reviews and of my journalism career, they stand out as my favorite aspect. So on occasion I'll do a movie review, more likely than not of a movie that was released several years, if not decades, ago, for what … Continue reading Movie review: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Don’t get stuck in the past
Occasionally I like to take inventory of my life, where I am, where I've come from, and overall just be all introspective and shit. One thing I'm struck by is the amount of bullshit in my past, none of which I will reproduce here (the savvy reader may be able to discern these events in … Continue reading Don’t get stuck in the past
My writing process
I have a close friend who likes to write but rarely finishes anything. Recently he asked me about my writing process and suggested I do a blog entry about it. On the chance that it may help others, or may interest some (I like to hear about other writers' processes), I'll explain it as best … Continue reading My writing process
“Days of Fury” coming
On Feb. 10 I will publish my third novel, "Days of Fury." It's a murder-mystery set in Minnesota/South Dakota in the mid-1980s. Nine-year-old Ryan Strand disappears one winter day and Det. Tom Losnedahl is called in to investigate. He finds a number of plausible suspects, including Ryan's parents, aunt, uncle, and his best friend's parents. … Continue reading “Days of Fury” coming
Looking toward the future
Since this past August, I've been neck-deep in various writing projects--from researching an upcoming true-crime novel, writing, editing, and formatting manuscripts, designing covers, arranging and managing marketing and advertising efforts. I've learned a lot, much that I never thought would appeal to me but all of these efforts have been aimed at a single end … Continue reading Looking toward the future
“Most Unnatural” thoughts
You may have seen that my next novel, Most Unnatural, will be published this Friday. Like Effusion, it'll be available on Amazon in both eBook (99 cents) and paperback ($10). But it won't be anything like Effusion. First of all, it'll be quite a bit longer (hence the increased paperback price). Secondly, it's not an adventure story. In fact I … Continue reading “Most Unnatural” thoughts
