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Because I Get the News I Need on the Weather Report…

Today marks three years since my pal Jay (Lake) succumbed to cancer.  I miss him every day.  I can't even fathom where I'd be as a writer or human without…
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Sale! Blue Yonders, Grateful Pies! Sale!

Howdy folks.  My Literary Dad and Keeper of the Collections, Patrick Swenson at Fairwood Press, is putting my most recent collection on sale for Nook and Kindle! This is what…
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Ken Scholes and the Hendrix Happening on ReverbNation

Well, it took a bit but finally, the band has a page and some garage recordings up on ReverbNation. It's good prep work ahead of going into the studio later…
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Cover Reveal: HYMN! Forthcoming December 5, 2017

Howdy folks!  Trailer Boy here with some exciting news.  Once again, the fine folks at Tor have decided to put a cover on my newest book!   Woot! So here you…
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Reflections on Two Years Out From My Last Chicago Block for PTSD

Howdy folks.  Trailer Boy here for an update. Today marks two years since my last trip to Hoffman Estates, IL, for Dr. Lipov's "Chicago Block" Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD. …
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Journey Into… Podcast Presents “If Dragon’s Mass Eve Be Cold and Clear”

With everything else going on, I had forgotten that Marshal over at Journey Into.... had planned a holiday release of this story last year and wasn't able to.  So it's…
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Because These Are The People Who Make You Feel Safe In This World

Our song of the day must surely be my favorite Christmas song by the Amazing Tim Minchin. Merry Christmas!  I hope you have a day full of joy, love and…
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What Child is This I Ask the Midnight Clear — Holiday Reading

Here's a favorite among my handful of holiday stories.  I had the opportunity to read it at the Hillsboro Bards and Brews in 2013.  And here it is, preserved on…
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