Monthly Archives: September 2006

How to Not Become a Blogger

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Pete

Apparently, I didn’t follow the advice on wikihow to avoid becoming a blogger.  I’ll be celebrating my one month anniversary soon, so I guess I’ve broken convention in all kinds of ways!

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More from "Alchemist"

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Pete

Here’s another section from the Alchemist novel sketch.  Chapter One features one of the primary “good” guys, if any character in this world can truly be called “good.” Enjoy.  One – Jessica The stables on the Blaisewell estate were situated next to … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from "Alchemist"

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Pete

I always enjoy writing villains.  This is a scene from my “novel sketch” in which the main villain, an Alchemist with no moral compass, is introduced.  His past is vaguely hinted at through the use of flashback and dialogue.  What … Continue reading →

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Gaming Goodness Headed Our Way

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Pete

The fall is always a traditionally good time for gaming, but this fall is extraordinarily good. Neverwinter Nights 2, successor to perhaps the best PC RPG of all time, is slated for release on October 17.  I have many fond … Continue reading →

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Gun Game Mod for Counter Strike: Source

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Pete

I have always been against participation in Counter Strike.  Hacking is rampant, despite Valve‘s best efforts at anti-cheat measures, and due to the low system requirements to play even the Source Engine version, there is a great deal of on-line riff-raff … Continue reading →

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Writing in the Works Right Now

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Pete

Just a quick update to let you guys know a few things about where I stand on various projects that are in the works. A Loss of Innocence will likely be novella length by the time I’m finished, and it … Continue reading →

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Update – Raytheon Receives Unfair Advantage in anti-RPG System

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Pete

NBC is reporting that apparently Raytheon did receive unfair advantage in the bidding process.  Quote from the article: Video obtained by NBC News shows that Raytheon’s system was not tested under the most trying of conditions.  It was mounted on … Continue reading →

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It Was Raining…

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Pete

I occasionally have nightmares that leave me breathless and shaking.  Below is one that I had nearly a year ago and endeavored to capture in prose.  Warning…this is one of the more graphic things that I have written, and I tried to … Continue reading →

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Pete's "Must Read" List

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Pete

A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin, is second only to the Wheel of Time (by Jordan) in its complexity.  Where Jordan leaves a fantastic veneer over his story telling, Martin is brutal and gritty.  Intrigues, … Continue reading →

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The Wheel of Time Saga

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Pete

One of the things that I intend to do more of is talk about what I’m currently reading.  The things we read shape our thoughts and opinions of events, and I think it helps readers to know where those ideas … Continue reading →

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