Say What?

 Though I walk in the shadow of the Valley of Death I shall fear no evil. Trains on the other hand are a whole nother story.

Book Signing Canceled

 Have to cancel the Read-n-Feed in Rice Lake tonight at six. Roads are a mess. Regrets. Have not discussed rescheduling with Maureen.

Barone Literary Agency

 In my honest opinion . . . I have the best Agent out there! Click&See

Students

 

Had a book signing and Amanda was really struck by the issues my stories brought up. One story in particular hit her hard. She took it upon herself to design and slip these bookmarkers in books in the Student Union. I love the creativity and appreciate this effort on my behalf.

James Dean and Sammy Hagar

 Sammy couldn't go 55 and neither could Jim. Guess which one learned a fatal lesson here.

Book Club Appearance

 I was asked what I do when I'm in the dumps. I responded I help someone. Anyone. And ya know what? presto . . . I'm better for it!

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

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. 

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.

Real Book

 I heard you folks who like the feel of a real book. Who like to hold it. 'Stunned and Seething' has all five short stories in it. Plus . . . it's available on paper! Click&See

Of course the stories are still available on Kindles and what not.

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.

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.                                                 

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Unknown commented on "Declare a Tariff of Your Own!"

u ever thougth of how u gonna die maybe on round to your empty head or a knife a cross the neck and you make fun of Islam no more you sorry soul

hager ali commented on Bee Killer.

 hager ali commented on "The Bee Killer".

Aug 7, 2020

شركة نقل عفش بجدة نقل عفش بجدة رخيص نقل عفش بجدة شركة نقل عفش نقل عفش بجدة ارخص شركة نقل عفش بجدة افضل شركة نقل عفش بجدة افضل شركة نقل عفش بمكة شركة نقل عفش بمكة ارخص شركة نقل عفش بمكة نقل عفش مكة نقل عفش مكه رخي   Very sorry hager ali. I can't comment. English please?

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. 

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. 

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.

  

Calling all Soldiers

 It was my honor to have hung out with you. I hope I kept my promise to set the story straight.

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.

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.

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.