I heard a song tonight which brought back a strong memory, The song is Wildfire by Michael Murphy. In mid summer of 1975 my maternal grandmother, Nanny, was dying. She had an inoperable brain tumor and was at home waiting for the end. At 12 years of age, I'm not even sure I knew exactly …
Cletus Tank Bone
I am often asked how do I come up with the various characters in my books. The short answer is, every major character is based on someone I know. Both the good ones and the bad. Cletus "Tank" Bone is the perfect example. The huge, red bearded member of the Tyranny Rides biker game, known …
Presidential Election, Game of Thrones Edition
Season six of Game of Thrones will arrive on HBO April, 24. Count me a huge fan of the show based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy novels. Every spring I add HBO and drop it a few months later. Thinking about the new season while watching one political ad after another, made me wonder: What …
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Star Chamber Show
Tonight I will be on the Star Chamber Show on Blog Talk Radio tonight at 9 pm. I will be throwing down about Dystopian Express, the new anthology from Hydra Publications edited by Robin Blankenship and Frank Hall. Robbin will join me on the show, along with Colonel R.A. Acula and others about all …
That Book Place Authors Fair
I once again had a blast at That Book Place Authors Fair in Madison, Indiana, hosted by the indomitable Frank Hall (I love every time I get to use indomitable). The best things about events I attend several years in a row is the sense of family you develop with the other authors and volunteers. …
Knife Fight
Katy pointed to a scar on my arm. Katy: Where'd you get that one? Me: Knife fight when I was younger. Katy: (eyes wide) Tell me about it. Me: I was walking down a dark street, late at night, when a I was attacked. The blade sliced across my arm, but I caught the attacker …
The Hand of God Audio Book
You say you don't have time to read because you are always on the road? Or you don't read because you don't see as well as you used to and you refuse to wear peepers to read? Then I have great news: The Hand of God, the first of the Victor McCain thrillers, is now …
Authors to the Rescue
Today I'm a guest of Authors to the Rescue, Twelve Books of Christmas on Facebook. The event helps raise money for Barktown Rescue. I will answer questions on publishing, writing, poker, politics, religion and any and all other topics. I will donate any profits from books sold today to Barktown. Stop by and ask your …
Revenge Book Launch and Dinner
Today's the day. I'm hosting a launch party at Karen's Book Barn in La Grange for Revenge, the latest in the Victor McCain thriller series, from 2-7 pm. And when the signing is over we are headed to Big R and Shannon's BBQ for a celebratory dinner. Books and BBQ, can't beat it. I hope …
Review of Spectre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GqClqvlObY I've been a huge James Bond fan starting in early childhood catching the reruns of Dr. No on TV. The release of a new Bond flick is a major event. Thanks to finishing up writing on Revenge, I put off seeing Spectre, the latest in the franchise, until last night. Daniel Craig returns as …
Tony Acree 