I keep getting voicemails from people claiming to represent a publisher, but in the full one minute message they never once mention the name of said publisher. Also, why would a publisher need to cold-call an author, unless the “publisher” was struggling? #spam #publishing

Happy National Bookmobile Day. I think the last time I saw or used a bookmobile was in junior high school.

Sipping a pineapple banana smoothie, just because.

I could use a smoothie.

“You wake up and go through your day hoping someone talks to you.” #writing

We’re at the midpoint of the week. How’s it going so far? Mean? Median? Average?

Usually, I have a general cover idea for the book I’m working on. This post-apocalypse thriller–not so much. #book #cover #design

When life gives you lemons, make lemon curd.

“Life is but a distraction from death.” #writing

I miss eating edible doughnuts… #netde

It’s time to switch it up: Esterbrook JR - Paradise Orange Sunset (B) w/ Iroshizuku Yama-budo #fountainpen @gouletpens

Growing up is painful because you learn the world and the people in it are imperfect and you believe they have more power than you because they berate and bully you. Aggression is weakness manifest. #life

You never know when someone will laugh at something you’ve said. If they do, you’re a comedian. #life

The tall and lanky terrorist looks around, panic in his eyes. “What’s that sound?” His companion pauses listening. “It’s a drone.” Terror grips the tall dark-bearded man.”Shit! We’re being attacked by Scots with bagpipes?” #writing #throwawayline

Work can and should be fulfilling. It should, however, never be the primary purpose of your life, the driver of your existence. If it is, you have lost sight of a multitude of options that life provides. #life #work

Writing is hard work. It’s not just sitting and thinking about stuff. It’s about sitting, thinking about stuff, and occasionally scribbling something. #writing

Work hard. But make sure you’re not working just to work. Work is a process, not a goal. #life

The Omas ran dry while I was free-writing just now. #fountainpen

A family of turtles sunning themselves by the pond this morning.

OK. I returned the bike. The replacement should be in in about 2-3 weeks.

There is a cost to everything you do. Everything has consequences. Few consider them. #life #failure

Remember to back up your work. This includes code, scripts, configs, writing, edits, family, and friends.

Good morning all. Play nice. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Be the kind of person that you can be.

I’m looking forward to warm weather the rest of the week. #netde