Monthly Archives: May 2013

Phoenix Comicon, Part II

Given that this was our first Comicon, I didn’t really understand how these photo ops things worked. So I kinda, sorta didn’t allocate enough time between photo sessions. I actually thought the time on the ticket was when you were … Continue reading

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Phoenix Comicon Part I

It was bound to happen, but I don’t know if it would have happened this year except our daughter volunteered to help out at Phoenix Comicon. Since we had to drop her off and pick her up, we decided to … Continue reading

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Syn-En Registration, Book 3, Chapter 4

Happy Memorial Day to those in the US. Chapter 4 Nell leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. The soft purr of the Icarus’s engines swirled around her. “I’m out of ideas.” No movie she remembered covered being … Continue reading

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In Honor of Towel Day–a free short story

Way back when, in a time when dinosaurs had big hair and metal bands wore make-up… Okay, I wrote this when I was in college in a galaxy far, far away. Let’s try that again. Here is a very old … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Zombie Apocalypse

Not too long ago, I was fortunate enough to spend time with my oldest sister. Like all my family, she is a very unique individual with a wonderfully twisted sense of humor and skewed world-view.  It just so happens that … Continue reading

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Syn-En: Registration, Book 3, chapter 3

Chapter 3 Systems coming on line. Bei winced at the soft feminine voice inside his head. Eyes closed, he waited. Every circuit in his body felt as if it had been touched by a live wire. One with excess amperage. … Continue reading

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Shuffling on down to… Wickenburg

To get to and from the Vulture Mine, we drove through Wickenburg. The scenery was gorgeous. And it had been a while since I’d actually visited downtown. We were pleasantly surprised that the town has taken measures to preserve its … Continue reading

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Vulture Mine and Ghost Town

Yes,  I watch  ghost hunting shows. I can admit it. I think they’re fun, when the ‘hunters’ don’t take themselves too seriously. A while ago, we watched Ghost Adventures where the three investigators visited Vulture Ghost town.  Being a fan … Continue reading

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Syn-En: Registration, Book 3, Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Nell Stafford blinked awake. This wasn’t the safe room. She hadn’t made it before the crazy in her head had caused her to pass out. So where was she? Her breathing echoed off the metal plate in front … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day, ah heck, Happy Mother’s Weekend!

It takes a lot to be a good parent. It takes time, sacrifice, love and a willing to put someone else’s needs above your own and to do so knowing you probably won’t be thanked for your efforts for decades, … Continue reading

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