I should probably do something more than just think about lunch.

Final cover reveal for “Out of Time”. I requested some minor tweaks to the image and text. auteureist.com/ComingSoo… #writing #publishing #cover #sf

It’s almost time to wipe all my lists, email and otherwise, clean. Start fresh in the new year.

Happy Cat Herder’s Day Yes, it’s a thing.

Hm. PA thinking about requiring training in cursive (not cursing) in schools. #writing

“Don’t threaten me. If you do anything to harm me, you’ll hear from my mother.” “But she’s dead.” “Then you have more to fear.” #writing #throwawayline

Good morning. Open your eyes. It’s Friday. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

“Fate is just what you call something that you either wanted to happen or not. Fate is just another word for stuff happening.” To my shock, he swatted my glass off the bar into a thousand shards of glass and whisky. “That’s not fate, son. That’s me making a choice, something you never do.” #writing

Happy National Screwdriver Day …the drink.

“If we permit it, then everyone will want to do it.” Is the mentality of those fighting to control their own behavior. #life #failure

“Wisdom isn’t just for the wise.” #writing

Veni vidi vending.

Good morning. Glory in another morning. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

What if you died and then changed your mind?

Plan for tomorrow: — go home — code — house stuff — read — edit — plan

PSA: avoid products with a “strict limit”. They are either incapable of of keeping up with demand, are jacking the price due to the “limit”, or trying to drive up demand. #marketing #failure

I just confused the server by ordering a water martini.

PSA: The turnaround on publishing a book is always longer than you expect. #writing #publishing

What new game, video or board, do you want to play in 2024?

I’fve staved off Murphy for another day. Ooops! I spoke to soon. There are still 6 hours left in the day.

It’ds the holiday season. Why are you stressed?

I think I’ll order the pork chop. Restaurants seem not to have them, and I can’t remember the last one I ate.

As Captain Picard said, “Enagage!”

It’s Wednesday evening. Lots of strange conversations here. Good writing fodder.