Since earlier this week I brought up the wonderful Robert Hardy and his role in All Creatures Great and Small, I think we’ll delve a bit more into it, or at least the book it is based on. All Creatures Great and Small is the first volume of semi-fictionalized tales of the life of a … Continue reading Recommendation: All Creatures Great and Small
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Friday Flotsam: The Emperor, the Director, and the Lexicographer
1. Today is the centenary of Bl. Karl of Austria’s death. Accordingly, I went to Mass before work to seek his intercession that God will send us good leaders (among other things). Those who aren't yet familiar with Emperor Karl are invited to learn more here. 2. A mild insomnia has been bothering me all … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: The Emperor, the Director, and the Lexicographer
Book Recommendation: Robert E. Lee on Leadership
Most recently I read through Robert E. Lee on Leadership, by H.W. Crocker III. Overall, I found it to be quite excellent: a fascinating and very useful insight into one of the preeminent figures of American history. Mr. Crocker’s focus is less to tell a complete biography of Lee (though we get a decent overview … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Robert E. Lee on Leadership
Friday Flotsam: The Annunciation, Profundity, and Rama
1. Today, of course, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation; the very day of Our Lord’s Incarnation, bringing with it a ‘weight of glory’ almost too great to bear. Certainly we tend to forget about it as often as may be, and I rather think many of us prefer it that way. Not only living … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: The Annunciation, Profundity, and Rama
Thoughts on ‘The Secret of Chimneys’
Dame Agatha Christie was a highly prolific authoress. In addition to her cozy mysteries featuring M. Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, she also wrote plenty of other mysteries and a number of books that could be classified more as thrillers or spy fiction. These tend not to be regarded as her best work on … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘The Secret of Chimneys’
Publishing Announcement: ‘The Walk Home’ Coming Friday
I’m excited to announce the publication of a new book coming out this Friday, March 4th (baring any Amazon-related delays). The Walk Home and Other Tales of Suspense is an anthology of seven short suspense stories, ranging from about 1500 to 5000 words each. Tales of murder, conspiracy, mystery, revenge, and other such delightful things. … Continue reading Publishing Announcement: ‘The Walk Home’ Coming Friday
‘The Wisdom of Walt Disney’ Now in Paperback
Exciting news: my book, The Wisdom of Walt Disney (freshly edited and revised) is now available in paperback. To mark this momentous occasion, the book will be available at a reduced price all this week through Wednesday March 2nd. The normal price is $3.99 for the Kindle version, $8.99 for paperback. For the next week, … Continue reading ‘The Wisdom of Walt Disney’ Now in Paperback
Adventure Stories for Young Readers or I Have Been Negligent
Alas, in the hurry and burry of moving I missed that another anthology was published with me in it! Please help rectify my mistake and immediately go purchase a copy of Adventure Stories for Young Readers Quoth the Blurb: These tales of family, discovery, and virtue bring the thrills back to reading. Derring-do, hope, and … Continue reading Adventure Stories for Young Readers or I Have Been Negligent
Amazin’ Amazon Holiday Book Sale
Over eighty kindle books are available for $0.99 or less over Thanksgiving weekend. Several are free, including such modern independent fiction classics as Monster Hunter International (Larry Correia's first book: badasses shoot monsters in the face for fun and profit) and The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin (cute girl with a perfect memory has adventures … Continue reading Amazin’ Amazon Holiday Book Sale
Thoughts on ‘The Andromeda Strain’
Just finished reading Michael Crichton's 1970 novel The Andromeda Strain (I don't know; felt in the mood for it for some reason). It's quite a page turner, and I heartily recommend it to anyone with a taste for hard sci-fi. The story has a US Military satellite bring an extraterrestrial microbe back to earth as … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘The Andromeda Strain’
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