S is for Slavery

Today’s A to Z writing challenge is the letter “S” for Slavery. Here is a definition: the condition of bondage. a state of subjection. severe toil; drudgery. In my mythology, “The Chosen One of Allivar”, all of the seven living races are bound into slavery by the actions of a […]

Surviving the Wilderness

As a fantasy author I go on trips to spark the imagination and for research. So on my 53rd birthday I decided to temp fate – to rebel against and resist the power of father time. My ever faithful and fearless son Ryangaard, joined me on this most perilous of […]

Jalapeno and other flaming peppers

I was born and bred in Texas. West Texas to be exact; where we are weaned on jalapenos and other flame throwing peppers. Peppers add spice and heat to a variety of dishes. Sometimes I just pop a pepper whole and suffer the burns later. Peppers are high in heat, […]

Man Club – July Edition Alpha Females

I have scientific proof that women are in fact wolves – in women’s bodies. Read here for context. Now, in additional research, I found 6 signs you are dating an alpha female: #1 She is demanding. Well, that was a hard one to discover! I guess they really are all […]

Attack of the giant hickey vampire

This is an actual photo of my back. Nothing was modified with Photoshop. What you are seeing is the result of a technique used today by my massage therapist. This technique is called “cupping” therapy. She places cups that suck your skin and muscles to expose the areas in need […]

The Philosophy of Justification

You’ve met them -whether in the dealings with family, friends or colleagues. They are the philosophers of justification. What I mean by this is that any action a person deems important to themselves is immediately justifiable. All others are the ones who have a problem. I am by no means […]

Never, Ever, Give Up

I just finished reading a fellow blogger’s post about the inadequacy a man can feel when he cannot provide for his family. This primal need to provide is in our DNA. I understand some of the feelings young men are feeling today – a sense of hopelessness and desperation. Let […]

The Stylish Blogger Award

Recently, I was nominated by fellow Author Stephanie Ingram for the stylish blogger award. She just didn’t know how stylish I actually am. When I began researching other author websites on how to market and sell my trilogy digitally, I came across Nora Roberts’ website. I so admired her site, […]

A review of the movie “John Carter”

Disney’s movie “John Carter” was a financial flop. It was a flop because it was marketed very poorly. It is however a very good movie in my opinion. Yes, it has action, but it has a plot that intersects the worlds and peoples of Earth and Mars. It involves war […]

Digital Foooooore!

I am surprised with all the technology in the world. I am also surprised what can’t be done with technology. For instance, instead of screaming foooore on the golf course, why can’t my balls have a little digital detector in it as it flies straight for a fellow golfers cart […]