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- The Other Stories podcast, episode 20
- Thoughts on Writing and Surfing: Facing the Great Unknown
- Here’s What Happened During My Last Promotion
- Jim Morrison’s Great Leap of Faith
- Letters From the J. Crew Dude, Part 3 — The Conclusion
- “The Spectacular Now” and the New Era of Coming-of-Age Movies
- On Sunsets and the Importance of Hanging Around
- The Terrible Burden of Having Stuff
- The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL
- Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Rio” Duran Duran
- Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Once in A Lifetime” Talking Heads
- Movie Reviews of “The Master” and “Looper”
- Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners
- Emoticons: Where They Come From & Why I Use Them
- What Writers Need to Know About Book Cover Design: An Interview with Artist Lee Libro
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The Other Stories podcast, episode 20
A writer friend of mine convinced me to do this podcast called The Other Stories. Yeah, I know…a friend convinces you to do something…but this turned out quite well. I was interviewed by Ilana Masad, the podcast host, and our … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 80s, books, iBooks, kindle, podcast, publishing, reading
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Thoughts on Writing and Surfing: Facing the Great Unknown
You have a vision, a story, a project in mind you want to write. It tantalizes inside your brain. The only way to test it is by writing. Let’s say you want to surf. You stand on the beach and … Continue reading
Here’s What Happened During My Last Promotion
From today, Sat May 31st, until Tuesday June 3rd, The Pursuit of Cool will be available on Kindle for .99 cents! Normally, the novel normally sells for $4.99, so this special sales price is an 80% discount. It will be … Continue reading
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Tagged books, indie, kindle, kindle countdown deals, publishing, reading, self-publishing
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Jim Morrison’s Great Leap of Faith
When you measure it off, it’s an impressive leap that possesses a healthy danger. Water’s edge of the pool is nine feet away from the two story bungalow. The rail of the top floor balcony, where Jim Morrison planted a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960s, freedom, Jim Morrison, Palm Springs, pop culture, The Doors
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Letters From the J. Crew Dude, Part 3 — The Conclusion
To those readers who have not read Part 1 and Part 2 of Letters From the J. Crew Dude, I strongly urge you to do so before you read Part 3. You will understand the overall flow and have a … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, humor, J.Crew, modeling, romance, romantic comedy, satire
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“The Spectacular Now” and the New Era of Coming-of-Age Movies
This summer has seen the collapse of mega-budget blockbuster special effects movies such as “Pacific Rim,” “The Lone Ranger” and “After Earth.” The computer generated mega-destruction has been exposed to be as boring and predictable as last year’s video game … Continue reading
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Tagged coming-of-age, entertainment, john hughes, movies, the kings of summer, the spectacular now, the way way back
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On Sunsets and the Importance of Hanging Around
I have a thing about dusk, my favorite time of day, and sunsets. I think sunsets are nature’s most exquisite art. They never fail to put me in a relaxed state of awe. They are never the same, even second … Continue reading
The Terrible Burden of Having Stuff
Moving is hell, as the saying goes, and my recent move to California, in the tiresome way of all major moves, has been hellish. The main driver of misery is the Stuff to be moved. There is the back breaking, … Continue reading
The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL
The I Ching says it best: Music eases tension from the heart, releases thoughts from the mind, and inspires us to greatness. For many people, music is a fundamental way they cope with the world. Lance Rally, the main character … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, alternative music, books, college radio, entertainment, music, reading
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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Rio” Duran Duran
Duran Duran, with their unique synthpop sound, pastel clothing and male model looks, was the perfect creation for early MTV. They were the first to use exotic location shoots and cinematic techniques in their music videos. Like “Hungry Like The … Continue reading
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