Category: Opinions/Editorials

Congratulations to Chad H., Jason I., Amy P., Juan P., and Craig D. for winning a copy of my short story collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II! Thanks to everyone who participated! I’ll have more contests in the coming months, so check back often another chance to win!

About County Board Candidate Dave Van Allen

Oct 28, 2008

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If you live in West Bloomington’s District 8, odds are you’ve probably already met County Board candidate Dave Van Allen. After all, so far he’s visited 1500 households! I don’t live in West Bloomington, therefore I can’t vote for Dave. Furthermore, I won’t pretend to be an expert on politics in general, including those of…

Meeting Tim O’Brien

Oct 26, 2008

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Last Thursday, I had the honor of meeting Vietnam veteran and novelist Tim O’Brien. Now, first things first: I honestly had never heard of Tim O’Brien before my invitation to attend a private reception for him at the Bone Student Center. I obviously needed to read one of his books before talking with him, so…

The Batman Befuddlement

Oct 25, 2008

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I need to say this from the outset: I’ve been a huge Batman fan since the age of three. In 1980, my mom brought out my Batman birthday cake and I’ve been a bat-fan ever since. Nothing will ever change that. However, even I must admit, when looking at Batman from a motivational standpoint,…

Win a Free Book!

Oct 24, 2008

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Enter to win a free copy of my short story collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II! This collection has stories such as fantasy, realism, horror, science fiction, humor, inspirational, and historical fiction. It literally has something for everyone! All you have to do is email me at scottwilliamfoley@gmail.com with “I Want To Win!” in the…

Author Tim O’Brien Is Coming To Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University

Oct 10, 2008

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Novelist Tim O’Brien will visit Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, for the 7th Annual Ames/Milner Visiting Author Program on October 23, 2008. At 2:00 p.m. at the Illinois Wesleyan University Hanson Student Center, Mr. O’Brien will participate in a question and answer session. At 7:00 p.m. in Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University, Mr. O’Brien will address the community with “An…

“Think Higher. Feel Deeper.” – Elie Wiesel At Illinois State University

Oct 8, 2008

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On October 7th I had the good fortune to spend the better part of the day and night learning from Elie Wiesel, acclaimed humanitarian and author of Night (among many other works). I first attended his question and answer session at Milner Library from 3:30 to 4:30. It was soon obvious that Mr. Wiesel, even…

Economy Got You Down? Need Some Affordable Entertainment?

Sep 29, 2008

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If you’re like me, you’re currently looking for all kinds of ways to save money. I just wanted to remind everyone that this month my two short story collections and novel are each on sale for only $10.00 with FREE shipping if within the USA. My novel, Souls Triumphant, regularly $15.95, is a story about…

Thanks To Toni Tucker And Milner Library

Sep 24, 2008

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