Over the course of this blog's (recently spotty) Book of the Month Club, I've had the pleasure to discover many wonderfully talented writers - and make a few friends along the way. One such talented friend is author Marjorie M. Liu who dropped by the blog to discuss her book, The Iron Hunt, back in…
December 24, 2011: C-c-c-c-c-cold! Home cookin’! Maximus chills! Dark Matter tidings! And my Snow Monkeys on the verge of a championship!
"Why so cold this country?" - Akemi after experiencing a single December day in Montreal Well, we're finally here. Finally. Following a two hour flight delay followed by a half hour delay on the tarmac while the ground crew tended to some emergency on the other side of the airport (aka "This eggnog aint gonna drink…
December 23, 2011: Travel Day! Early Reviews of Dark Matter #1! Fabulously Festive Furball Fotos! Show off your hideous Christmas ornaments!
We're Montreal-bound today so, rather than keep you waiting on a blog entry, I thought I'd post early and give you all a head start on your holiday planning. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, digital advance copies of Dark Matter #1 went out to the various online sites. The reviews are starting to come…
December 21, 2011: Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Roly Poly Fish Heads! Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Eat Them Up, Yum!
Thank you to all those who have taken the time to post a comment or send an email regarding my boy, Maximus. Tomorrow afternoon, he goes in for a shot of - I want to say "prednisone" which sounds right but, to be honest, could have just been something I once heard on a rerun…
December 20, 2011: Maximus! My Holiday Gift Reads!
On the heels of bringing Maximus in to see the vet on Monday, I'm faced with a tough decision. The fact is, he's not going to get any better - this despite the special diet, the radiation treatment, and the anti-cancer vaccine. He only has a little time left. Of course, one could argue that,…
December 16, 2011: Another Japan lesson! Snow Monkeys off to a great start! The Comic Book Round-Up!
According to Akemi, employees of Tokyo Disneyland are contractually prohibited from revealing how much they are paid to work at the theme park. If pressed, again according to Akemi, they will answer: "Mickey pays me in chocolate.". When I expressed my doubts about this policy, she threw me a look that seemed to suggest I'd…
December 14, 2011: Dark (Matter) Developments!
Just got off a conference call on which I pitched Dark Matter to some interested parties. To those of you who don't know, Dark Matter is my scifi comic book series scheduled to launch on January 8th, 2012 through Dark Horse Comics. The plan is to kick things off with a four-issue opening arc, and…
December 9, 2011: Oven mitts! Edutainment! Comics round-up!
I've got a suggestion for sis who is wondering what to get me for Christmas: oven mitts. I need a new pair. The realization dawned on me this evening sometime between when I was pulling the cast iron pan out of the oven and when I was leaving the top layer of my fingers on…
December 7, 2011: The Return of the Book of the Month Club! Worst Dish of 2011!
Following a tumultuous 2011 in which I barely had time for the good things in life, I'm finally settled and looking forward to a productive but infinitely more enjoyable 2012. To that end, I'm restarting our modest little Book of the Month Club. January's selection... BATGIRL: BATGIRL RISING written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Lee…
December 6, 2011: The Big Comic Round-up!
Catching up on my bid to check out the many, many comic book titles out there... GRIFTER #1-3 This series hits the ground running and maintains its quick pace through the opening three issues, following con man Cole Cash as he attempts to evade pursuing aliens and, oh yeah, the military. It's never explained why…
November 29, 2011: Not dead yet! Let the Christmas rush begin! More comic perusals!
I assumed my Snow Monkeys were dead in the water following their fourth straight loss but, as it turns out, they have one more shot at making the playoffs in the last week of our R.I.P. Stargate fantasy football league regular season. Three teams are deadlocked at 6-6, fighting for those last two playoff spots…
November 28, 2011: I’ve finally got my Amazing Race partner! High Tea! Thoughts on comics!
Exciting news! I've finally got a partner for The Amazing Race. It's none other than my old former Transporter nemesis and current rival blogger Tara Yelland (http://tarayelland.wordpress.com/ - Check out today's entry for her most shocking grocery line confrontation yet. You won't believe the last five minutes!). Earlier today, she sent me an email cryptically…
November 26, 2011: Bath time! Tara needs your help! Snow Monkeys need a win! And more comic book thoughts!
The gang cleans pretty nice. They're all presentable now and ready to put in an appearance at your special occasion, be it a birthday party, anniversary, or wedding. Book now to avoid disappointment. Speaking of disappointment - tomorrow will be a HUGE day for my Snow Monkeys who are clinging to the last playoff spot…
November 25, 2011: A Stargate Reunion! Plotting Dark Matter’s course! Wading through what seems like every comic out there!
So, last night, I was online, finishing up a little historical research, when I happened across my old Stargate address. Wonder what the old gang is doing?, I wondered. Well, there was only one way to find out. I sent out a bunch of emails before calling it a night. This morning, I woke up…
November 23, 2011: Maximus lookin’ good! My second Dark Matter interview! More Alexander and Sarah!
Maximus had his follow-up yesterday and the vet says he's recovering nicely from the surgery that removed 80% of his melanoma. Look at the handsome fella. He looks ten (dog) years younger! Another Dark Matter interview is up, this one over at PopCultureZoo. In this one, I sit down with Joseph Dilworth Jr. and discuss…