Failure is always an option that few willingly consider or take. #life

Yay! I got the proofs for “The Cat and the Warlock”, my pulp novel. I need to get the artist to minimize the background image on the back cover to make the text more legible. Other than that, I’m pleased. #book #writing #pulp #publishing

I got some good progress done on Coins of Destiny 3. #writing

It’s time eat. It’s time to pack

There are a lot of things I like about iPad/OS 26. There are a lot of things that are annoying. There are a couple of things I could do without. #apple #os26

Photo up. photosaday.visualnewt.com #photography

Plan for today: – work on Coins of Destiny 3 – house stuff – errands – pack for holiday weekend – 食べます

Helping others isn’t something many do. It requires empathy and most people are more concerned with themselves and getting ahead. #life #failure

Happy International Joke Day. Who’s that?

Greetings. Transform yourself today. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“He was best man at the funeral.” #writing

I harvested my first ever batch of chokecherries from my single bush. I guess I have enough to make a bit of juice to flavor some soda water. Blueberries didn’t do much this year from all the rains. #chokecherries

“To save her friend and daughter, a mother must learn whom to trust and how to control the power within her.” To Preserve Health - Coins of Destiny 1 To Wield Power - Coins of Destiny 2 Get the first two books now. www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNNT… #book #thriller

Do not confuse thinking with imagining. #life

Good morning. Be gentle with all things. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

I’m sorry to tell you that tomorrow is Monday.

“When you’re insane, you can kill anyone,” he said, fondling the knife. “And even if you aren’t they’ll treat you like you are.” #writing #character

Sitting next to someone smacking his lips and sucking his fingers clean. I bet he never washes his hands in the restroom. #character

The point of life is not to agree with someone you fear. #life

I feel like baking, but it’s too hot. I guess I could go outside. If you get it, you get it.

If you read, write, or collect books, you attend Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity. It’s a great con–conference, that is. It’s not a “con”. Authors of all types, fun people, great sessions, author signings, and I’ll be making a nuisance of myself. creaturescrimesandcreativity.com #book

If you’re reading this, thank you. I hope I give you an alternative to “doomscrollling”. Those who react, respond, or target me for blocking, thank you. That means I’m making you think and react. Seriously, I appreciate you. Trolls will be eliminated.

If you keep all of your ideas to yourself, you are insecure. #life #failure

“His metaphors were a broken window welcoming all thieves.” #writing #metaphor

“His character could best be described as ‘slime’. He went through life leaving a slippery trail, that although easy to follow no one cared to.” — too much exposition #writing #character #throwawayline