On the other hand, I do care about politics. Maybe too much at times, but then I’ve always been an activist and an idealist and a patriot. I firmly believe that if we live in a country and enjoy the benefits from residing in said country, we should be involved in the governmental process in
For most of the summer I’ve been working on a new short story collection in between writing book reviews and political commentary here on the blog. As of this writing, I don’t have a title for the book. I know. I know. I’ve always said I can’t write a book without a title, but that
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So. Our esteemed leader here in the U.S. decided to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House due because of what he says is their unfavorable coverage and “fake news.” On Saturday, Betsy Klein, Senior White House Reporter for CNN, Akayla Gardner, White House Correspondent for MS NOW, and Cheyenne Haslett, White
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AND THE WALLS CAME TUMBLING DOWNBy W.M. Gunn Alternative History / Historical Fiction / Family SagaPublisher: Atmosphere PressPublication Date: August 11, 2025 *** SYNOPSIS *** And the Walls Came Tumbling Down reimagines the twentieth century as it might have unfolded if fate had shifted—and mercy had not. Two families, one American and one German, collide
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Focusing today on writing-related articles and tips that can hopefully be helpful for all of us who attempt to wrangle words into something coherent and enjoyable for readers. At Writer Unboxed, a site with articles that I frequently read, and from which I often learn something new – or at the least, find support for
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If you’re sweltering under heat like we are in Texas, join me in a cool glass of iced tea. Close to 110 today without the heat index. I didn’t even look. So, my Monday started off on a weird note. I had a doctor appointment at noon that entailed I drive about 30 or 40
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In many states across the U.S., kids are starting school already, or getting ready for classes to begin in a couple of weeks. At least their parents are getting them ready to go back to school. The kids might not be so anxious to let go of the lazy summer days. When I wrote a
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The best laid plans and all that. Trigeminal Neuralgia has played havoc with my plans of late in the form of sharp shooting pain in my eye and ear; the kind of pain that brings any activity to a screeching halt. Because I’ve had this pain for so many years and it’s had such a
Before getting to the heart of the blog, I have an announcement and an ask. First the announcement: A new, revised version of my humorous memoir, A Dead Tomato Plant and a Paycheck will be released the end of August. It has new content, a new cover, and was professionally formatted. It’s live at Amazon
Stephanie Raffelock, a very wise woman and terrific writer, addressed the use of AI in her most recent story on Substack. In part, it’s a cautionary tale about the widespread use of AI in all forms of writing and image creation. She makes a number of great points. One being her core belief as to