Get your questions in! Wonder how I got the idea for this book? Wonder about the writing, or publishing process? Want to know about my typing speed, background, or anything in particular about me? I'll be answering any questions you send or post to me as part of a virtual reading. I've debated doing this... Continue Reading →
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Writing Round Up for April 10
I didn't get to a Five for Friday this week on my writing so I'm doing this instead. Chalk Creek Writing Outfit &RC-- Started a Run to Patriot's Day in homage to the Boston Marathon that includes a giveaway of a signed copy of one of my books. I'm only 15.3 miles from the goal.... Continue Reading →
Miracle Men and Exclusivity: Key Elements of the Ponzi Scheme
Is it not odd the way people are lured into frauds with the simple bait of exclusivity and Miracle Men. This idea came from a conversation with a friend about marketing and how active you need to be on line. I remarked that it was interesting that some of the biggest frauds of the last... Continue Reading →
Return to Earth
I could feel every eye in the court room on me as I took the long walk to the stand. I got in the witness box and took the oath and sat down. The prosecutor stood and gave me a sympathetic smile, though I know he’s not on my side. “So if you would, please... Continue Reading →
Black Eyes and Tequila: Or The World is Hard Enough
So I was working the night shift over the weekend and glad for it because I really didn't want to deal with any people and their crud because I'm tired -- tired mentally, emotionally and physically. I lost a good friend suddenly and that's been the worst part of this whole year. I keep thinking... Continue Reading →
Official History of The Absurd
Some history for those interested in the worlds of The Last Disruptor. Chapter 1 EARTH A We will start at the beginning with the accident in the Lab in New Haven, Earth A, which generated the positive pole for the connections between worlds. It should be noted, even today, so many decades later, there is... Continue Reading →
Special Features on TLD Are Coming
If you've read The Last Disruptor then you know a thing or two about The Absurd, the secret research facility based on a mysterious Pacific Island. Well, there's a whole lot more to know about this strange island and I'm going to begin giving you pieces of the history of the Absurd during the spring,... Continue Reading →
The Decline of U.S. Civilization in Comments
When some Canadian historian a few hundred years from now turns his or her hand to writing a definitive work on why so much of the continent below the 49th Parallel has become a smoldering wasteland, surely that historian will point to the comments sections of newspapers as the gateway to the eventual demise of... Continue Reading →
Coming soon: Black Eyes and Tequila
I've had some trouble writing a good blog this week, partly because I'm really invested in my current manuscript and partly because, like just about everyone else in the world, I'm pretty tired and beat down right now. I won't bore you with my complaints, at least not today. I'm not quite so desperate for... Continue Reading →
Five for Friday 3.26
A Long Run Has to End -- I took a little break on posting this week for personal reasons. But a good friend noted that we should be thankful we have work to do and can do it. Thanks Demo. Digital Deal Days -- The reduced price for digital copies of The Last Disruptor and... Continue Reading →
Robert Varnon -- R.D. Varnon 