Archive for July 2010

“Inception” – The Guy Next To Me Fell Asleep

This weekend, Diana and I ran off for a rare, childless, errands-and-sushi-and-a-movie date.  We hadn’t read any reviews because we’re always pressed for time and because reviews are so often wrong.
My favorite example is when we went to National Treasure 2, which was the only thing playing we wanted to see that weekend. We’d [...]

The Invasion Is About To Begin

Fun news this week from many directions:
First, at home, I feel like I’m writing the best book I’ve ever dreamed up in all aspects from plot to character to concept, scope, and pacing.   That’s a good feeling.  I hope to begin sharing some meaty tidbits about my Secret New Big Thriller soon and I apologize [...]

Recommended Reading… or, The Zombie Apocalypse Of July

It should be no surprise to friends and fans that I have a taste for the undead.  Well, maybe “taste” isn’t the word we’re looking for.  An “appreciation.”  Ha!
I grew up on the original Romero movies and excellent knock-offs like The Return of the Living Dead and Army of Darkness.  What were my parents thinking?  [...]