Notes From A Wednesday
Notes From a Wednesday As the US spirals further into corruption an ineptitude, I can’t help but wonder how much longer I will stay in this country. I left before, when the combination of George W. Bush and Brittany Spears constant inane drivel conspired to create a gelatinous miasma of stupidity so omnipresent that you …
Review: The MechMen of Canis-9 by Joe Bonadonna
“Destroy me then, O demon of the briny depths! But even in death will I hunt you, and through all eternity you will know neither rest nor escape from my wrath.” Joe Bonadonna’s ‘The MechMen of Canis-9: A Three Against The Stars Adventure’ is an absolute delight. The book reminds me of black and white …
2018 Person of the Year: The Millennials
My choice for the 2018 person of the year is the Millennial generation. In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever elected to congress, giving the Millennials a voice in our government. Also, it was mainly due to the massive Millennial voter turnout that so many seats were switched from Red to Blue in …
‘Paperclip’ Released by Burning Bulb Publishing
Paperclip Released by Burning Bulb Publishing I’m pleased to announce the release of the novel Paperclip that I co-wrote with my friend Dan Woll. For a limited time, this novel will be available for only 99 cents! Dan and I have been shopping this book around for a few years, and we even submitted it to …
Lima Hash Runs: A Drinking Club With a Running Problem
Hash runs are an international running phenomenon with the motto “a drinking club with a running problem.” Essentially what happens is a bunch of awesome people get together and follow a bunch of predetermined, chalk marked running courses while drinking a lot of beer and getting wild in other ways. This wildness can range anywhere …
Green Living to Preserve Our Cultural Heritage
It is important to preserve historically significant areas. But places like Machu Picchu and other famous ruins within Peru’s Sacred Valley exist in the perpetual risk of being destroyed by the very tourists that wish to pay them a visit. Though beautiful, these sites can be somewhat delicate. Nevertheless, millions of people travel to visit …
Hiking Machu Picchu
People often inquire about the level of difficulty encountered when hiking Machu Picchu. Visiting the lost city of the Incas is a dream vacation for many, and a lot of individuals find themselves unable to undertake the trip until later in life. There are many different approaches you can take to your exploration of the …
What You Need to Know to Drive in Peru
Drive in Peru The sad reality of driving in Peru means at least 50 people are injured or killed daily on the roads of Lima, the country’s capital. Despite aggressive driving and poor road conditions, it doesn’t mean that driving in Peru has to be a dangerous affair but having your wits about you will certainly go …
Review: 10 Stories From Abroad
I enjoy collections like this. ‘10 Stories From Abroad’ is a collection from a group of individuals who travel the world, make money however they can, and dabble in writing to a greater or lesser degree. There are other books out there that are more polished, and more inclined to kowtow to the modern ‘literary …
Navigating Financial Difficulties
I don’t believe I’ve ever received as much bad financial advice as I did from men and women who claimed to be wealthy expats living in Lima, Peru. There is a general rule that you shouldn’t ever accept unsolicited advice on how to navigate financial difficulties. That advice goes double when you’re residing abroad, and …
Trade Show Salesmanship
Back when I was part owner of a retail bicycle and ski shop, one of the most interesting times of the year was when we got to go to the annual trade show. A trade show is an exhibition where companies showcase their latest products. As a retail seller, you have the opportunity to peruse …
Tips For Authors at Comic Con
My author friend Travis Ludvigson pitched the idea of splitting a table at the Eau Claire Comic Con, and I figured, “What the heck!” I like doing the occasional public appearance, but I’ve always had better luck selling books when I get to give a talk first. The whole trick to book sales is the …
