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Rehab, Back Surgery, Rehab

In April, I went into rehab because I fell three times in one day. In May 2025, I had three emergency back surgeries. It was agony. I went into rehab at a nursing home. One place for four months, and … Continue reading

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This is not where I go for writing anymore

It’s pretty sad. I haven’t written a story in 2 years. Since doing work for The Publisher, all my creative abilities have gone to editing, graphic design, producing newsletters, and creative social media. It’s not like I don’t have time. … Continue reading

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Mounjaro kicks ass

OMG. For two weeks, I was sick as a dog. All because of this fantastic new diabetes/weight loss medication. From Thursday to Sunday: vomiting, sick stomach, headaches, and all around weakness and fatigue. Thank goodness I don’t have to work … Continue reading

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800 words, and other new things

My right hand can’t hold a pen. Seriously, I drop them all the time. I drop a lot of things. I have to use two hands to hold a mug or cup. It’s diabetic neuropathy. I can type better than … Continue reading

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Reading more than writing

I have found I can read an average of one book a week. I’m spending my free time reading, forcing myself to finish books. I’ve read a cozy mystery, a fantasy set on a different planet, a non-fiction book about … Continue reading

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50: Blueforce

SentinelDual Pistols/Super ReflexesVigilante An ex-cop who bought his own armor and decided to become a vigilante. This is a really good build. Damage is mediocre against 54’s, but he stays alive.

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Top Ten of 2022, end of 4

Number One! An elder protagonist. An ancient dragon. Similar to Seeker last year, I’m getting into people my age being protagonists. We’re wise and experienced We see the young people doing stupid things and we scream at them not to. … Continue reading

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Top Ten of 2022, part 3 of 4

Number 4: This book started me on the six-month Medieval phase. I read two more books by Dan Jones (The Crusaders and Summer of Blood). This guy is really good. Number 3: I bought Plottr, which is a really excellent … Continue reading

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The Muse tempts, but speeds off in her Ferrari

I have a vision of my Muse (Calliope) as Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon’s Vacation. She drives by saying, “You should write, honey!” I pull out a fresh notebook and write maybe two pages of introduction, and then…she’s gone. I … Continue reading

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Busy

I have no excuse for February, other than putting together the podcast “Small Publishing in a Big Universe”. March, though, I helped out my publisher who put out a submissions call for the Dragon Gems program of short stories. So … Continue reading

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