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!"
Friday, December 9, 2022
Those who Suffer
It is my sincere desire to remember those who have suffered. Aspects of the dark side are explored and exposed. Many thanks to all who have read this story. Lets never forget. Lets see it for what it is. Click & See For Yourself
Thursday, December 8, 2022
PTSD?
Defense attorneys said Ortiz was improperly induced to make the confession and that it should not be considered. Defense attorney Joel Perez argued that Ortiz, a Navy veteran who had been deployed to Iraq, was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, had been suffering from insomnia, nightmares and headaches, and was medicated and had been drinking that night.
Monday, December 5, 2022
From Comments
I found one of your cards, and decided to give your writing a try. I kust finished The Gargoyle and really enjoyed it. I think I’ll try one of your longer books now.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Monday, November 28, 2022
Gotta Love Them
Great to watch younger folks call out their governments in China-Iran-Russia. Then ya have a gentleman like Navalny. Brave beyond words.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
C' Mon Man
So I received the message below and was left wondering. I mean . . . which book set you off? Fair question. Right? Perhaps 'Never a Child' tripped your trigger (no pun intended). Fatima Hosseini clearly had strong feelings on the subject of religion. Let us never forget the honor of respecting others. Here is a link or hit the library for a copy.
Monday, November 21, 2022
hager ali commented on Bee Killer.
hager ali commented on "The Bee Killer".
Friday, November 18, 2022
And she finished up with this . . .
The worst advice my mother ever gave me was: Honesty is the best policy. It implied that other people are honest, which I've discovered, they're not.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Second Installment following Yesterday's Post
I wanted to teach my children: Never be loyal to any employer beyond doing the best work possible during the time you're employed, because they won't be loyal to you. It's the hardest lesson for young people to learn.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Final Advice
It was my privilege to sit down with a fine lady who was born between the Great Wars. She grew up on a dairy farm and saw to it that my patches were sewn on my uniform during my policing days. She has since passed. She said if she could do it over, she'd do it again, but more carefully. Tomorrow I'll share her second piece of advice.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Friday, November 4, 2022
Do We Get It?
War is about as bad as it gets! Pain and Suffering. Did 'Cows, Pigs, War and Witches' have it figured out all along? Video Games do not come with any sense of feelings.
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Is Putin on The Mark?
Russian Citizens want to live in a safe environment. They want to avoid western style shoot 'em up and beat 'em with a hammer behavior. Paul Pelosi's attacker has validated some of what Putin stands for.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Nice
Received positive comments from a Minnesota Writer you may have heard of. William Kent Krueger. Many thanks. Agreed. The ending in 'The Last Gargoyle' is truly a surprise.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Another Undisputed Ruler
Ya can almost see Kim Jong-un's eyes widen when he see's what Western Arms are all about. Can you imagine how paranoid he must get? None verbally he's screaming . . . "I got rockets and nukes and stuff so be careful. I'll use them to repress my people. No wait. I mean to get them blowen up. No wait. To protect them. So don't think my toys are as bad as Putin's.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Shade
Every story I penned tosses shade on hatred. No matter the reason. No matter the source. I wrote 'em and I stand by them. Now go out and toss some kindness on this big bad world.
Monday, October 17, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Captured
Something about this picture that captures the moment we find ourselves living in. Read 'Never a Child' or 'A Rumor of War'. You'll thank me.
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Remember
Life happens one day at a time. As Keith Koenic told me . . . "Any day above ground is a good day." He was a veteran of the Forgotten War. You can learn a lot listening to those who braved it all trying to add just one more day to their time on earth.
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