Back in the 1960’s, one of my all-time favorite naval historians, the late John Winton, edited a volume of short memoirs of naval history during World War II. It was part of a trilogy called the “Freedom’s Battle” series: the other two dealt with war on land and war in the air. His was… Continue reading Saturday Snippet: A chaplain at war
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Saturday Snippet: Faerie meets combat vet. Excitement ensues.
We’ve met my friend and fellow author Jason Fuesting in these pages before: I mentioned his first and second sci-fi novels in 2019 and 2021 respectively. Now Jason’s embarked on a new genre, modern fantasy (with extensive military overtones). His first venture in the field is called “Dusk Knight“. The blurb reads: Guns, mayhem,… Continue reading Saturday Snippet: Faerie meets combat vet. Excitement ensues.
The convention continues
It’s the small hours of Sunday morning as I write these words. The hotel is finally relatively quiet, after hundreds of Libertycon attendees occupied every public space all day long, and most of the convention center next door as well. It looks like everybody’s having a good time. Myself, Miss D., Old NFO, Lawdog,… Continue reading The convention continues
Libertycon kicks off
Libertycon has begun, with people streaming in from across the country (and a few from around the world) for the occasion. I didn’t make it to the opening ceremony yesterday afternoon, because by the time I got there all the seats within sight had been taken. With my wonky back, and using a cane… Continue reading Libertycon kicks off
Safely in Chattanooga
Miss D. and I arrived safely in Chattanooga late yesterday afternoon, after about eighteen hours on the road from Texas, through Oklahoma and Arkansas and across Tennessee. Apart from mutual stiffness and aches and pains, it was a pleasant journey. Miss D.’s new car behaved perfectly, and astonished me with its excellent fuel economy.… Continue reading Safely in Chattanooga
On the road again
Miss D. and I are on the road again, heading for Libertycon this weekend in Chattanooga, TN. It’s our “home” convention, the one we regard as a gathering of friends and literary family. It hasn’t been held for two years, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, so I’m sure there are lots of people as eager… Continue reading On the road again
Saturday Snippet: The Curse of Christine
Yesterday Old NFO put up one of his regular book promotion posts. First on his list was a memoir by Ben English titled “Black and White: Tales of the Texas Highway Patrol“. It’s not an easy book to read if you’ve been part of law enforcement or an associated service. Ben tells it like… Continue reading Saturday Snippet: The Curse of Christine
Sometimes it’s very tempting…
Stephan Pastis offers one solution to the nastiness surrounding us. Click the image for a larger view at the “Pearls Before Swine” Web page. Definitely a tempting thought . . . but that won’t get my books written, and if they don’t get written and sold, I don’t eat. Oh, well! Peter
Saturday Snippet: Canada through comedic eyes
Geoff Hill, travel writer and humorist, visited Canada for three months, and wrote daily articles and commentaries for his editor back in Britain. He later assembled them into a book titled “I could have been a stoker for a vertical wimple crimper“. They’re very funny, and I enjoyed reading them. To whet your appetite,… Continue reading Saturday Snippet: Canada through comedic eyes
State of the author – exhausted!
I just don’t have the time or energy to put up a Saturday Snippet excerpt this week. Let me explain by giving you a follow-up “State of the Author” post, following on from earlier this month and in early April. Our new utility/garden/storage shed was erected in mid-May. The electric power has since been installed,… Continue reading State of the author – exhausted!