In case you’re wondering where this week’s title came from, just watch the first two minutes of this video (and then feel free to continue watching): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLmUT5_cBs (Part 2 of that episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JTukeKwIIU) And yes, it took a tremendous effort…
Comic Book Report: Alias Vol. 2: Come Home
This is one case where I was attracted to a title because of its creators–primarily the writer, Brian Michael Bendis–but became less enthused after experiencing the actual work. Alias is decent, but this volume in particular seemed rather self-indulgent and…
I Continue to be a Professional Writer
Received in the mail today: my contributor’s copy, payment, and publishing contract for “At Long Last, Love,” a short story in the anthology From the Porch Swing: memories of our grandparents. (If you look closely, you can see that I…
SnoutCast #24: “From Amazing BANG to Zorg Redux”
So, clearly, we need to record these podcasts earlier in the day. [ Download mp3 – 32 MB ] 00:00 – Zen Teaser™: salty cake-ness02:53 – “apathetic”03:15 – time sensitive plug: Puzzled Pint (July 13th)!04:25 – revisiting Rich Bragg’s talk…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Transport”
You’re probably seeing this post a few days late, because my ISP has been down since Thursday, due to “fiber disruption” (I’ve been trying to get more details). I am not happy about this, but contrary to popular belief, my…
Comic Book Report: Star Trek Archives Volume 1: Best of Peter David
This was an “impulse buy” at the library, found while browsing the comic books (which always appear to be shelved in the “teen” section, unless they’re black-and-white indie titles–but that’s another topic). I think I actually own most of the…
SnoutCast #23: “Live from San Francisco”
Our special guest this week: Larry Hosken, purveyor of the San Francisco-based 2-Tone Game! (You may notice a lot of what audio engineers call “room tone” or “crappy sound” in this week’s podcast. This is because we didn’t have a…
Roasted Vegetables
Wow. Has it ever been a long time since I posted a blog entry. This one’s a doozy, so brace yourselves. I probably wouldn’t be posting now, except that I believe Jeffrey needs a little guidance on how to roast…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Scene from a Buddy Movie”
This is NOT the scene in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjJDekSculo …but it is a necessary musical foundation for understanding this week’s story. Read “Scene from a Buddy Movie” at 512 Words or Fewer
Comic Book Report: Therefore, Repent!
Interesting, but ultimately unsatisfying. Minor spoilers ahead… The premise of this graphic novel is instantly engaging: some time ago, a significant portion of Earth’s human population ascended skyward, apparently fulfilling the Biblical prophecy of Rapture. Some of the Christians left…