Help me out here. Every once in a while, the fine people at SFSignal (SF Signal - A Speculative Fiction Blog) ask me to participate in their MindMeld feature, an ongoing series in which a ragtag group (writers, rum-runners, bureaucrats in alien ministries, etc.) is asked a genre-related question. Past topics have included: MIND MELD: What…
November 30, 2011: Another Dark Matter interview! Adopting a healthier lifestyle! Culinary Triumphs!
Check out the latest interview I did for my upcoming comic book series, Dark Matter, this one with my buddy Shaun Manning over at Comic Book Resources: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35481. It offers a little more insight into the series and characters as well as a two-page sneak peek of what's to come. Yes, it's true. I've adopted a…
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 27, 2011: Yeeaaaaargh!!!
My Snow Monkeys are going down to their fourth straight defeat and about to fall out of playoff contention. Now I must rely on good fortune AND a do-or-die win next weekend to sneak in and secure a post-season spot. Ivon and Lawren came by today to watch the disaster unfold. On his way over,…
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 24, 2011: Au Revoir! Auf Wiedersehen! And football!
Sadly, all good things come to an end, be it a great dinner, a favorite t.v. show or a cross-country visit from good friends. Alexander and Sarah are (eventually) Paris-bound via Toronto via Los Angeles via Berlin via Toronto. Their last day with us went like this... Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Casa Mallozzi, we celebrated…
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…
November 22, 2011: Either a power line’s down or someone’s coming to kill you! A leisurely day with the Europeans!
"What was that?!"asked Akemi, suddenly sitting up. "I think it was one of the dogs,"I suggested in my half-awake state. "Not the dogs,"she said. "I heard something. Downstairs. And the alarm went beereepee." Heard something? Downstairs? Beereepee? I crawled out of bed and hit the lights. The room remained dark. I glanced over at the…
November 21, 2011: A Dark Matter sneak peek! My first Dark Matter interview! The Europeans are coming! The Europeans are coming!
A derelict ship floating in space. Its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got onboard. Their search for answers triggering the vessel’s deadly security system, awakening a relentless android bent on their destruction. Facing threats at every turn, they will have to work together to survive…
November 19, 2011: The doggy update! Mailbag!
Looks like I won't be making an addition to the pack after all. That dog in search of a good home apparently found one. He (and his sister) will be moving in with what I heard is a very nice family. I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I'm glad he's going somewhere where…
November 18, 2011: Somebody stop me! Riding the comic book wave!
Sigh. Someone I know has decided they can't take care of their dog anymore and wants to find it a good home - which is a nice sentiment but, I think, easier said than done. The fact is, you have no idea what kind of home a dog will end up in. Even with the…
November 17, 2011: Dark Matter #2 cover! News of note!
DARK MATTER #2 (of 4) Joseph Mallozzi (W), Paul Mullie (W), Garry Brown (A/Cover), and Ryan Hill (C) On sale Feb 8 FC, 32 pages $3.50 Miniseries On the run, with no memory of who they are or where they are going, and being pursued by an unknown enemy, the crew unearths a clue buried…
November 16, 2011: Maximus on the mend! Smacaron-Off! Dark Matter!
I'm pleased to report that my boy Maximus is on the road to short-term recovery. I dropped him off at the vet's this morning where he underwent surgery to remove part of the melanoma on the inside of his cheek, something that has clearly made him very uncomfortable lately as he's struggled to eat. According…
November 15, 2011: The Tuesday Report!
Feeling a little under the weather. Today, the guys were working on the new backyard deck. It was kind of cold so I thought it would be nice to make them some nice hot chocolates - which I did, using Callebaut bittersweet, vanilla, milk, and a touch of sugar. I sprinkled chocolate shavings over top…
November 13, 2011: Fantasy Football Sunday!
Another grueling day of football-viewing has drawn to a close and I am wiped. Looks like my fantasy football team, the Snow Monkeys, are headed down to defeat (their third in a row) and looking at a 6-4 record. Thankfully, they're still in playoff contention. Joining me on this day of channel-flipping were fellow fantasy…