Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Dresden Files

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Pete

Let’s talk about Harry Dresden, professional wizard and private investigator. As a preface to my remarks, let me say that no, I have not seen the show on the SciFi channel. I have heard of it, but I have not watched … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Pete

An editorial in the Aspen Times Weekly claims that angry white men will dominate the 2008 election. What the Aspen Times Weekly fails to realize is that angry white men don’t have anyone to vote for. China will launch more than ten … Continue reading →

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Shannon's Story (from Loss of Innocence)

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Kate

Yeah, I know that Pete promised you that I would write Shannon’s back story for you this weekend while he was gone at Boskone. The only problem is that he didn’t clear it with me first! This is something I’ve … Continue reading →

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I'm Back!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Pete

There will be more to come later. I was actually a little too busy to do any posting when I was there, and what little free time I had was used for sleep. Here’s a short after-action report: There is … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Pete

Lee and I have been corresponding since he stumbled onto this site via a Gooogle search. I’ve admired his works for their tight plotting, great character development, and unapologetic devotion to telling a fulfulling story. After we had talked for … Continue reading →

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I'm off to Boston to hork my fiction

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Pete

I’ll be at Boskone again this year. Last year was a blast. I’m hoping that this year is equally fun (and hopefully profitable). We have an interview with Lee Stephen, which is scheduled to go up tomorrow morning while I’m … Continue reading →

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The O’Leary Letters – Part Seven

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Kate

As her hand neared the palm plate that would open the door I jumped to my feet, grabbed her by the shoulders, and shoved her into the center of my tiny room. “Stand at attention, Corporal,” I said. “Michael? What … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia Bans Valentine's Day

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Pete

CNN has the story. The edict to ban Valentine’s Day is enforced by the Saudi Arabian “thought police.” The virtue and vice squad is a police force of several thousand charged with, among other things, enforcing dress codes and segregating … Continue reading →

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Pete, who are you voting for?

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Pete

I’ve had this question emailed from multiple people: Who am I behind for the upcoming Presidential election? First of all, let me say that while I occasionally make inflammatory remarks regarding the political scene, I am reluctant to endorse a … Continue reading →

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1940's Cartoon on Booby Traps

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Pete

The voice sounds like Mel Blanc, even.

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