Author Archives: Mike

All rightee then! I’m finally announcing this to the wild (although there is a small handful of you out there who already know), but the OTHER reason this year was going to be a very busy one for me is … Continue reading →

I’m jumpy and jittery. Life’s been quite busy/ hectic lately and I don’t see any true stoppage. I’m looking forward to the weekend… and to sharing some more information tomorrow! 🙂 Until then, here’s another piece of Fast Fiction. Every … Continue reading →

Hola! The expected snow storm has begun! And thus I must brace myself to shovel tonight! Yuck! But until then, let’s try to stay awake 🙂 Here’s my first FF for 2005:

Back a few months now, I’ve made mention that the beginning of this year was going to be quite a busy one. Well, I’m finally in a position to speak a little about one of the projects that will be … Continue reading →

Cartoonist/graphic novelist Will Eisner died last night, January 3, 2005, in Florida following quadruple heart bypass surgery. He was 87. You can find more info at the Newsarama web site. I’m stunned and speechless. Regardless of the fact that it … Continue reading →

My son caught me crying the other night. “Why are you crying, Daddy?” he asked. I couldn’t answer. “You know, you should be honest with him if you want him to be honest with you in the future,” said my … Continue reading →

My New Year’s Resolution is to slowly disappear. My horoscope for today stated that I should “Be thinking about ridding yourself of the people and things that are no longer to your benefit. It’s time to start looking ahead. Prepare … Continue reading →

I used to believe that I was everything to everyone. Turns out I was nothing to no one.-Anonymous Still experimenting with my Fast Fiction pieces. I’m trying to explore just what my main character can do. Here’s today’s piece:

I just spent some time on the phone talking with an old friend of mine. She told me that her eldest daughter was the victim of domestic violence Christmas night when her boyfriend (now obviously EX!) viciously beat into her. … Continue reading →

My horoscope for today says: “Don’t take anyone or anything too seriously today. You will get the wrong idea if you overanalyze.” so I think I’ll just go bounding around the neighborhood looking for flowers to smell. 🙂 Mondo-quick updates: … Continue reading →