One of The Greats . . . Mary Flannery O'Connor

Man, she left us way to early. This living thing can be so unfair at times. Laying of a wreath that was well deserved.

Hartsfield-Jackson International

Pouring Rain . . . but onward to the Book Trail of Georgia and all the grand things it has to offer. Report on my experiences to follow. For now I guess it's time to hang my thumb out and venture toward the great unknown. 

And The Winner Is

Many thanks for all the interest in my book giveaway. Here's to a speedy recovery. Hope all goes will for everyone in 2019.

Xmas in The Deep South

Ain't dreamin' of a white anything this go round. Nope, looks like green grass and high times from Milledgeville to Savannah on thee O'Connor Reading Trail.

Lady Taylor . . . book critic of the Portland Times. Let The Book Tour begin.

A Person is Shot to Death and then . . .

13 hours ago

great news. one down, 5 million to go. YEAH!!!!

this comment. During this Holiday Season. Pray for the stilled heart and the frosty soul.

Book Give-away . . . A Wet Author ... and Georgia

Plans in place to hit the Flannery O'Connor Book Trail. Suppose I'll end up in the Atlantic Ocean! So look out. Be headed from Savannah to Milledgeville to honor my favorite all time inspiration.

Please let me know of anyone ah needing a free copy of JusThis or Brand of Justice or The Bee Killer. Hey wait a minute. Ya can read that for free today by clicking on the Bee to the right of this post. I'll let you know who picks up a free book in the spirit of the holiday season. And remember. Keep reading. It's like watching TV in the deep end. 

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Many Thanks for the Interest

Got many thoughts and opinions regarding The Bee Killer and hope we can do it again on my next effort! Remember you can always email.  Click-4-Curt

Major Christian Holiday Season

in full swing and the Terrorists are bidding their time.

Palm Springs

 Hey thanks for the picture. Hope all's well in southern California and do enjoy the read.

No Post Today

Today is a - No Post Day - because I'm at a Read-Away event in Eau Claire WI! If ya thinkin' of hosting me for an event it usually takes a couple of things - 100 book Minimum and a month notification before the scheduled get together.

Hey wait a minute . . . isn't this a Post?

Odd-n-Sods

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Say What? Authors are all Introverts - Not!

If Ya think it's funny but it's Not . . .

So let me challenge you faithful readers. Is this a funny joke . . . If a young mute signs offensive language does his mother have him wash his hands with soap? . . . or is this offensive? 

Awards and 'The Bee Killer'

Hey this just in . . . The Bee Killer is up for several awards including The Masters - KWLS and New York's Boulevard Competition. Pumped. The Passionate Jihadist is currently under review by agents. How pertinent is this story? Well lets see here . . . it regards the matter of Urban Terrorism. Remember faithful readers that any day above ground is a good day. A Korean War Veteran told me that. RIP Shorty.

Don't We Owe 'em Something?

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Take one War. Why is it that somewhere between 400,000 and 1.5 million vets ended up suffering to some degree with PTSD after experiencing Vietnam? I use this as an example because the figures have come home to roost.

Currently there are somewhere between 160 and 180,000 veterans caught up in the Justice System.

Have we used these folks for nasty purposes and then abandoned them, or, worst yet, labeled them as vile criminals?

Just one recent example . . .

regarding my motivation for writing The Bee Killer.

General Robert E. Lee on War

VICTIMs  OR  SUCKERs  ?  ?

12/8/18

America  KILLs  " 7,000 +  Iraq  

&  AFGHAN  VETERANs

EVERY  YEAR  for  .. 15  yrs. ..

U.S. Veterans  commit  suicide  

22 - 20  per  day  since  

W.  BUSH's  2003  Iraq  War .

                        M.C.S.

I received this message from a reader and thought of Lee's comment regarding war.

"It is well that war is so terrible - otherwise we would grow to fond of it."

I would like to think my writing carries with it the responsibility of  all  point of views in matters of the truth.

Click & Read "The Bee Killer".

Thanks to All!

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"A must read. When some have given so much of themselves, it is a small thing for us to do. To reach out and understand one horror of war. Many thanks to Mr. Rude for his effort."

The Beloit Readers

"Calling all to read before pointing fingers at our heroes. Killing and being killed bring about horrible changes in the best of us. This story is the first step in understanding the madness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder."

Post Traumatic Survivors Detail

Santa says it Best

“We owe a debt of gratitude to men like this that have made such a life-changing decision to give up themselves, be willing to lay down their life even, for other people,” Santa explained to WTXF about why he wanted to take a knee for Smiley, a World War 2 veteran.

Remember my good Readers . . . the war doesn't stop on the flight back home. In some cases it is only just the beginning. Let's also remember actions speak louder than words.

JusThis#3

JusThis#3

Click on the Link Above to hear a short Read.

So lets see here. As to the previous post regarding the naughty girl . . . that was penned back in the day by none other than Benjamin Franklin. Thoughts and opinions welcomed regarding the podcasts. Enjoy!

Somethings Never Change

Best guess for a year and name for who penned this piece of writing?

"My friend Collins therefore undertook to manage me. He agreed with the captain of a New York sloop for my passage, under the notion of my being a young acquaintance of his that had got a naughty girl with child, whose friends would compel me to marry her, and therefore I could not appear or come away publicly."

I'll let you in on the answer, tomorrow, and complete another reading from JusThis.