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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Baal, by Robert McCammon
My review of Subterranean Press’s reprint of Baal, Robert McCammon’s first horror novel, is up on fanlit.
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Nanowrimo 2011
Well, they aren’t great words, they aren’t deep words, they aren’t insightful words necessarily; they aren’t exciting words, they aren’t action words, they aren’t magic words; but there are 50,000 of them. Is the book done? No. It will probably … Continue reading
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Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper
My review of Robert Bloch’s reprint anthology from Subterranean Press is up at fanlit.
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Thirteen Things I’m Thankful For
1–I’m thankful for my wonderful spouse, my step-family and my friends. You keep me honest, you keep me sane and you make the world a fairer place. 2–I’m thankful for glorious autumn sunrises. 3–I’m thankful for Goodwill. This week I … Continue reading
Posted in Ruminations
Tagged America, bookstores, Giving Thanks, Goodwill, Thanksgiving, Trees
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Black Friday, Radio Shack Style
The sign says, “This privately, LOCALLY OWNED store will be open during our regular business hours on 11/25 and cannot support the below-cost giveaways advertized by Corp Radio Shack. However, we will have our own bargains!” It’s nice to see Main … Continue reading
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Worst Motto Ever?
The Hilton’s motto is, “Travel Should Take You Places.” My colleague Nick commented yesterday that, as mottos go, this is a pretty stupid one. As a statement of fact, it’s pretty right-on. Dictionary.com defines “travel” as a verb meaning “to … Continue reading
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Twilight Dimming
As a review or a critique or anything, this is completely unfair, because: 1) I haven’t read the book(s); and 2) I’m not going to; and 3) I haven’t seen the movie all the way through; and 4) I’m not … Continue reading
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Day at the Museum
The Schulz Museum is one of Sonoma County’s hidden gems. It’s tucked away in a quiet, rather low-income neighborhood near a dying shopping mall on the west side of Santa Rosa. After our write-in on Veterans Day, Lillian and I … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, View from the Road
Tagged Charles Schulz Museum, Cristo, Ice Arena, Labyrinth, Pop Art, Warm Puppy Cafe
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The Burning Soul
My review of John Connolly’s The Burning Soul is up at Fanlit. Some pretty prose (mine, not his) and some awesome prose (his, not mine).
Endurance
My review of Jay Lake’s fantasy novel Endurance is up at fanlit. I think I was rather harsh, but I do not think that Lake accomplished his goals here.