by mike | Dec 17, 2015 | California, Ghosts, Horror, Native Americans, Research, Uncategorized, Writing |
Many writers dislike research. I’m just the opposite. For me, research is one of the most important and fun things that I do. This post from four years ago tells about one of my best research trips ever. The sign on the shoulder of SR 49 in California’s Sierra Nevada...
by mike | Sep 28, 2015 | California, Ghosts, Horror, Horror Movies, Movies, Paranormal, Uncategorized |
To be clear, I’m talking about John Carpenter’s 1980 version of The Fog, not the reboot in 2005, which—despite Carpenter’s involvement as a producer—did not nearly measure up to the original. Fresh off his success with Halloween in 1978, Carpenter brought its star,...
by mike | Jul 14, 2015 | Books, California, Ghosts, Horror, Native Americans, Paranormal, Romance, Uncategorized, Writing |
I’m traveling and haven’t been able to give a new post the time it deserves. Besides, the next one you’ll see will contain a pretty cool announcement. Stay tuned. Meantime, here is one from the vaults that I hope you’ll find interesting. My ghost story/horror novel,...
by mike | Jun 29, 2015 | Books, California, Historical Novels, Native Americans, Research, Romance, Uncategorized |
My blog dashboard informed me that last week’s post was number 199. Being the math whiz that I am, it didn’t take me long to figure out that this week’s post would be a monumental number two hundred! Yes, three-and-a-half years, and I’m still at it. That’s because—as...
by mike | May 18, 2015 | Books, California, Death, Historical Novels, Native Americans, Spirituality, Sword & Planet, Uncategorized, Writing |
WRITING AFTER DEATH A good friend of mine, who died a long time ago, has written a new book. Say what!? Are you kidding, Mike? Actually, I’m not. Today (5/18/15) is the release date for a non-fiction book titled, Between Now and When: How My Death Made My Life Worth...
by mike | May 11, 2015 | Blowing Shit Up, California, Disaster Movies, Movies, Thrillers, Uncategorized |
Being a guy, it’s in my DNA—like all guys everywhere—to love movies in which they’re blowing shit up. Lots of shit; the more the better. In this new occasional series I’ll be exploring films that shake the theater—or your living room—and cause premature hearing loss....
