March 19-30, 2020

The COVID-19 protocols  continue here in the United States. I have gotten a lot of work done on the illustrated reboot of the Impworld/Otherworld Saga. I found a better place to end Luckbane, at the end of the Firelord’s assault on Cabon Gabrielle. This also let’s me end Everwylde further into Mot Hadrall than the … More March 19-30, 2020

March 15-18, 2020

The COVID-19 protocols are in full swing here in the United States. Since this caused WV’s first ever Wild & Weird Con to be postponed until November 7, 2020, I decided to adjust my writing schedule. Gray Barker’s Book of Monsters – Volume Two will be placed on the back burner for now. I have … More March 15-18, 2020

Gray Barker’s Book of Monsters (Vol. 1) Now Available in Paperback

Gray Roscoe Barker (1925-1984) is remembered as a ufologist, storyteller and master hoaxer, but he wrote a lot about monsters! After cutting his saucerian teeth on the Flatwoods Monster investigation, Barker went on to write about everything from the Abominable Snowman to the Abominable Glowman of the Everglades, from little men from Mars to Mothman, … More Gray Barker’s Book of Monsters (Vol. 1) Now Available in Paperback

Wild & Weird Con 2020!

I will be a vendor at the 1st ever Wild & Weird Con, all inclusive event being held right here in my home state of West Virginia for paranormal enthusiasts of UFOs, Cryptids and other Paranormal Phenomena. Here’s a little more information about this awesome event from their website: Guests will enjoy meeting speakers, learning … More Wild & Weird Con 2020!

WV Writers Contests for Young and Old – Free Entry Deadline: March 15th

As a new representative for WVWriters.org Region 6 (Kanawha, Putnam, Boone counties), it is my honor to tell you that the West Virginia Writers 2020 Annual Writing Contest is now open for submissions! In addition to the Adult contest, there is a Student form for grades 1 through 12. There is no entry fee unless … More WV Writers Contests for Young and Old – Free Entry Deadline: March 15th

Stranger Things Season 4 Predictions [SPOILERS!]

Well, I just finished a Stranger Things marathon of all three seasons thus far and I gotta say, This show just rocks! The combination of 80s tropes and Easter eggs, a riveting scifi horror plot and engaging characters is just unparalleled on television right now.Alas! I binge watched it so fast! And now it’s gone. … More Stranger Things Season 4 Predictions [SPOILERS!]

In Which the Knights Against Fat-Shaming Rush to Rescue Fat Thor…

…and found themselves tilting at windmills. If you’ve seen Avengers: Endgame, you know that Thor can handle himself just fine. I sat in the theater during the very first showing of Avengers:Endgame in my area and I had the time of my life. People were cheering and clapping and laughing in what turned out to … More In Which the Knights Against Fat-Shaming Rush to Rescue Fat Thor…

Kick-Ass (2010) and Real-life Superheroes

Recently I was in a discussion with another Christian author about superhero movies sparked by a discussion of Glass(2019). He brought up the point that most superhero movies don’t seem to have a concept of superheroes in their culture before superheroes show up. By contrast, the real world features fictional superheroes but no real versions. … More Kick-Ass (2010) and Real-life Superheroes