Definition of curt
Ethel Rohan, author of ‘Out of Dublin’ on Curt Rude's writing. "Overall, great writing style. Reminds me of Rushdie: internal, emotionally complicated, and dualistic. Delivered with a sensitivity and awareness that is underrated. In one word his work is Awesome!"
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Curt Rude in there Somewhere?
Monday, April 4, 2022
Who is Curt Rude?
A decorated cop in a former life; awarded author currently. I took a piece of every shift I worked and applied it to my stories. I listen before putting it down in a story. Readers are exposed to the savage nature of humanity where society—saturated with dollar-based ethics—headbutts the truth. While on this freakish path of discovery shade will be tossed on the wrongs we are all force fed. Amen.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Monday, March 28, 2022
You Wanted an Audio Version!
Days my Friends and it'll Happen! Susan McGurl has done voice overs for Shell, Xeneta and New York Life. Now she can count The Rainbow Flag Allegiance as her latest effort.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Many Thanks go out to Fadwa
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Why I Write
Long before Black Lives Matter I wrote 'JusThis'. Before The Innocence Project happened I penned 'Brand of Justice'. I sat down and heard, really heard, how awful war is and then 'Never a Child' was written. I have seen what PTSD is all about. It compelled me to write 'The Bee Killer'. 'The Last Gargoyle' calls out those who bully. 'One Virus One Gift' points out the pain and suffering of racism and classism. Let's see here . . . 'The Trip' involves a retired cop finally getting it. Understanding real kindness. I was walking down main street America and heard two boys in a pick-up call two men on the sidewalk 'fags'. Bang! 'The Rainbow Flag Allegiance' was created in the flash of so much hatred. I savor writing like some enjoy ice cream. Thanks go out to my readers.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Super Long Talk
I was at a book signing in Albert lea, Minnesota and had a long conversation about humanity and the costs to belong to such an ideal. This conversation was with a man who had traded fire with Afghans in the Hindu Kush Mountains. This soldier told me nothing is as it seems. The root of a post traumatic disorder starts somewhere.
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Friday, March 18, 2022
Under The Umbrella
When Stephen King writes the world reads. I mean . . . Mr. Mercedes totally blew me away if ya know what I mean.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Waiting on Them Showers
Think I'll duck the Headlines and Rain and hangout with a good book . . . Let's give Peace a Chance.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The world seems rife with issues of War. It never ends. The Bee Killer only happened after hours of listening from those who were on a Forward Operating Base. Who actually saw human life reduced to a blood splat.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Anti-War Stories
I wrote 'Never a Child' and 'The Bee Killer' to confront the realities of War. Why? Because this is what the glory of war looks like.
Friday, March 4, 2022
One World & A Ton of Lose
Russian youngsters are dying along with Ukrainians. Katie Meyer's death is self-inflicted. Cops gun down Kokou Christopher Fiafonou. Yet we all must fight the waves living causes and continue rowing, destination unknown.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Is What It Is
Click on the above link and let me know what you think.
A thank you goes out to everyone including Robert, Dalton, Ashley, Dylan, Bruce, Thankful (and her husband) Lori and Paul for your contributions.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
This One's for you Vladimir
More desperate Putin gets, the scarier hanging onto this Earth is going to get. Can't tell a wise man anything because he doesn't need to hear it. Can't tell a fool anything because he'll refuse to listen. Which one are you Putin? If you know how to read, check this out . . . Click here Putin War is just another way to spell pain and suffering.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
69 Days & Counting & Now Putin
Wow. Gotta hand it to the City of Austin Minnesota. A Black Man, Kokou Christopher Fiafonou, is gunned down by a cop and the matter is still being investigated months later. Now with Putin on the march who has time for one dead black guy? Good job Austin!
So what can an Average Person do to help the Ukrainians? Well, Putin is footing the bill for this invasion with Oil Money. He produces 10% of the energy for the world. Invasions cost a ton. If energy demand slackened, so would his death grip on small countries. Ride a bike. Walk to work. Car Pool. You get the idea. Do something.
What I've Learned
When people start believing their own B.S. they get into trouble. That folks is it in a nutshell.
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February 15, 2017 at 5:30 PM You the dog. What do you think needs to be done with the Terrorists? Reply We have got to truly understa...
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For 30+ years I waltzed around the nasty side of human nature. I studied it. I was at the National academy just after Jodie Foster was the...
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This vision was shared by a holy man with his tribe who lived on what was called the Muddy Water. The Whites later named it the Missouri Ri...
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This story will interest those who long to understand the pain and suffering found in the Middle East Though one can never condone t...
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First things first. 912 have signed up for a copy of Brand of Justice . 354 have placed the story on their 'to read' shelf. For Ja...
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Reviews Fred S Love the story. It had me on edge until the last page was turned and then I read it again. Frank J Loved the b...
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The Bible is a great book . . . is the best gift, God has given man . . . . But for it, we could not know right from wrong. Abraham Linco...
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This cuts to the center of the issue. I will blow myself up . . . no wait, I've changed my mind. PARIS (Reuters) - Salah Abdeslam, t...
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As if having two officers killed isn't bad enough. Then, New York's finest turn their backs on their Mayor because he warned his so...
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My suddenly favorite postal employee not only told me how to send books out but picked one up herself. I bounced around Winona with...

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