2018-05-20 06:31
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On this blog, I post my contemplations and publications.
2018-05-05 23:07
Happy Cinco de Mayo, amigos!In the latter part of 1861, the French invaded Mexico, causing President Juarez to retreat to Mexico City. Over the course of several months, the French followed… Read More
2018-05-03 03:45
"But the old woman shook her head and said, 'Oh, you dear children, who brought you here? Just come in and stay with me. No harm will come to you.'" For young aspiring authors, the Texa… Read More
2018-05-02 04:59
When people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the first thing that comes to their minds is typically war, or more specifically, the traumatized soldiers who return from war, ju… Read More
2018-04-20 22:33
I have been beating my head against a wall trying to come up with a reasonable goal for my antagonist in the sequel to Assassin Marked. So much so that I've taken to Google and started resea… Read More
2017-12-21 23:16
Dear Readers,Today through Christmas, the Kindle edition of "Assassin Marked" is free on Amazon. My wife started the Amazon promotion this morning and by lunch, 11 copies had been purchased… Read More
2017-12-20 23:36
Dear readers,So, the newest Star Wars is out and, apparently, fans are mad. I understand. Although I enjoyed the movie, it left many of the questions I hungered for the answer to . . . hangi… Read More
2017-12-14 20:38
I've been a bit distracted from blogging. I won't give the "I've been too busy" excuse, because I can always squeeze it in. However, a lot is going on, and my mind is focused on other things… Read More
2017-11-23 19:48
In Cerrillos, the small town I grew up in, there stood a gnarled hill with two cliff faces that climbed up to the precipice. The front face, or at least what we considered the face, looked a… Read More
2017-11-12 07:37
Saturday evenings, we visit our local comic book shop for board game night. This evening, we played a game called Taboo. To play the game, a minimum of four players must split into two group… Read More
2017-11-10 01:16
Stephen King is one of my favorite authors because he writes about the characters instead of the story. The story just happens to the characters. In this video, Stephen King gives a few poin… Read More
2017-11-08 03:32
In case you haven't heard, readers have their very own social media platform. The website I'm referring to is called Goodreads, and it contains a plethora of tools for a reader. Most im… Read More
2017-11-07 04:47
The Best Tent Camping Guide: From Novice To Expert by Darren KirbyMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Best Tent Camping Guide: From Novice To ExpertIn The Best Tent Camping Guide: From Novice To Expe… Read More
2017-11-03 13:21
Lord of the Flies by William GoldingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars**Spoiler alert**A group of young children survive a plane crash on an uninhabited island. Quickly, the survivors attempt to recrea… Read More
2017-11-02 02:53
Not all of you may know this, but I have a manager. My wife not only edits my work, but she has also been marketing for me like a beast. Hence, we have scheduled a book signing at our public… Read More
2017-11-01 15:23
Here are some new photos of me, contributed from a friend.Also, it is Tuesday, which I hereby dub a "Teaser Tuesday":Pulling his heavy denim jacket closer around his lithe body, Damian let o… Read More
2017-10-27 21:22
The Liars' Asylum by Jacob M. AppelMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Liars’ Asylum offers a brief glimpse into the characters’ lives, often leaving the reader with many questions unansw… Read More
2017-10-26 16:35
I have decided to host a one-day only Amazon giveaway for one ebook copy of "Assassin Marked." This book will be given to the 250th entry, so hurry!Enter now! Read More
2017-10-25 12:37
Wedding Wipeout by Jacob M. AppelIn Wedding Wipeout, the old rabbi wears many hats, flowing seamlessly from mentor to FBI agent to police detective, among others. Within the pages of this my… Read More
2017-10-23 12:26
Beloved by Toni MorrisonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is one of those books that you shouldn't judge by its cover. When I first saw the book, my initial response was, "Oh crap! A romance novel… Read More
2017-10-21 04:08
Today, 24 copies of "Assassin Marked" arrived in the mail. The paper copy turned out very nice. Looking the book over, my wife and I discussed the idea of turning the story into a graphic no… Read More
2017-10-20 01:07
Rearing up like a gnarled gargoyle, the trunk leaned over the forest path, moss blanketing its northern side. Vegetation crept up to the path, creating a wall of leaves, branches, and thorns… Read More
2017-10-18 02:08
Today is Tennis Tuesday, so we went to the park to play some tennis. Today also seemed to be a productive day on the writing front. Because I'm in a good mood, I've decided to share a previe… Read More
2017-10-17 00:12
I hear that today is supposed to be Motivation Monday. Bleh! Mondays are rarely motivational. However, my Monday has D&D evenings, so I am psyched about that.Promoting my book is going e… Read More
2017-10-15 14:58
So I returned to the library, and I found the second book to the Septimus Heap series. Evidently, it was only available on OverDrive. This is an app one can download and then check out ebook… Read More
2017-10-13 23:07
My wife suggested I write about my post-publishing nervousness. Between Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, LibraryThing, and this bloody blog (heh, I like the way that sounds), I've been wor… Read More
2017-10-12 23:11
When I was a child, my father spent many hours at our kitchen table, writing a book. I watched him. He had boxes of notebooks piling up, and more than that, he filled every empty crevice in… Read More
2017-10-12 02:54
I've been told today is Wordless Wednesday. Seems kinda silly for a writer, but...Brooding skyby realityDream on DeviantArt Read More
2017-10-10 17:37
Yesterday afternoon, I sat down to write something on this blog. I admit I'm terrible at keeping it up.This morning, I complained as such to a coworker. He responded, "When I can't think of… Read More
2017-10-08 22:07
Many writers will share that real life experiences inspire the tales they tell. Many, myself included, scoff (or have scoffed) at such a statement; telling themselves, "My life isn't nearly… Read More
2017-10-07 21:42
After a late night of last minute editing and fussing with Amazon Direct Publishing, my first short story is published.Assassin Marked by Michael C. Sahd et al. Learn more Connect with us As… Read More
2017-10-07 13:26
I've heard the first step to recovery is admitting that there is a problem.For many years, I've aspired to join the ranks of the multitude of writers sitting on the shelves of local book sto… Read More
2017-10-07 13:24
In the past, I always felt that writer's block was my biggest problem. After finally finishing a piece and having it ready for publication, I find that finding an artist poses a much more ha… Read More
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