Category: Opinions/Editorials

As a connoisseur of all things unimportant, I recently contemplated the similarities between The X-Men’s Wolverine and LOST’s Sawyer. Here’s what I came up with: Both men were born with the name James. Both men have a predilection for beer. Both men took the name of his father’s killer as an alias. Both men think…

Congratulations To Neil H., Winner Of Souls Triumphant!

Nov 29, 2008

—

by

Congratulations to Neil H. who won this month’s contest and a copy of Souls Triumphant! Thanks to all who took part, and be on the lookout for more contests soon!

Win a Free Copy Of Souls Triumphant!

Nov 19, 2008

—

by

I recently had a copy of my novel, Souls Triumphant, returned from a nonexistent address. Several attempts to reach the owner failed. The pages and cover were slightly bent in its travels. I can’t resell this signed, damaged copy, so if you’d like to try your hand at winning it and don’t mind the fact it…

Thanks To Amazon Shorts

Nov 12, 2008

—

by

Well, friends, it’s unfortunate that Amazon Shorts is no longer accepting submissions, but I think we all kind of figured that was bound to be the case after such a long hiatus. I just wanted to thank Amazon Shorts and my fellow writers for giving it such a great go. I read somewhere that Amazon…

Photographs Of Tim O’Brien and Scott William Foley

Nov 8, 2008

—

by

A few weeks ago, I wrote about meeting Tim O’Brien. (Click HERE if you’d like to read that account.) I just received a few photographs from the reception. Thankfully, I don’t look as nervous as I felt. Enjoy!

Winners Of My Short Story Collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II

Nov 1, 2008

—

by

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

—

by

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

—

by

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

—

by