Had some luck today in getting some podcasts ready for this site. If you haven’t been listening to my Comics League International podcast recently, now is the time to start up. I started Comics League International during grad school. Many of my friends in the department hailed from all around the world and I thought it … More Adventures in Podcasting
I moved to Japan in 2004. At that time I expected it to be a two or three year adventure before heading back and discovering what life has in store for me. As it turned out life wanted me to remain in Japan as work opportunities kept popping up. Not only that, but I met … More Languages and Love
“If you weren’t told we were enemies, would you still hate me?” Her words stopped his hand. He was in mid-swing and now he did not know where his aim should lead him. It had been so simple until she had started making sense. He had entered the clearing searching for fresh water. Luckily there … More The She-Orc
All this month I’ve been doing a push for more readers and more reviews as a birthday celebration for me. My birthday was yesterday and with about a week left in June there has only been one review. I don’t want to make little of it. That anyone, a friend in this case, not only … More Reviews and Patreon
In the sixth episode your hosts, Brent and Lydia, continue talking the Jack Knight/Starman Odyssey! Today they talk the Starman issue #05! Intro/Outro music by Mates of State. Presented by Comics League International! If you enjoy the show please check out Brent’s Patreon site. If you enjoyed this post, please like my Facebook author page and become a patron through Patreon. Thanks!
I posted this on my personal Facebook a few days ago and it still gets me angry. If you live in Tokyo you’ve probably heard that there have been recent campaigns and promotions to stop groping and other abuse on trains. Keep that in mind. Just now as I was entering the train stations guy … More Apathy and Tokyo Metro
I’ve been thinking about this as my first Father’s Day. Of course, that is as a father. I was actually born on a Father’s Day so in a way my literal birth day was my first Father’s Day. But this time it has a different meaning. Then I did the math. My son was born … More Father’s Day
I’m sure by now regular readers are well informed about my novel, Deadly Troubadours. They know that I feel it is a fun, fantasy romp that breaks up comic humor with scenes of suspense and a little darkness. But I’m bringing it up again because it is still going for free from certain online retailers … More Almost a Last Reminder
It was a long, but good Friday. It was a full day of teaching and fathering. When my little guy passed out at 8:20 I was filled with joy. I want to write big, big stories and propel my characters through adventure. But even rising my head from the pillow right now feels like a … More Earning the weekend
I grew up with guns in the home. All during elementary school me, and my older brother, knew where our parent kept their two rifles. As that was many years ago my memory about them is limited to one being a single-shot, perhaps bolt action. The other was a semi-automatic with a small magazine. A … More Guns
Deadly Troubadour 