The Age of Reason?

The last time I checked a calendar, the year was listed as 2014. That hasn't changed, has it? The reason I ask is that I keep seeing news stories that seem to have been taken from the early part of the 1900s. For starters, I see that the state of Arizona is trying to limit access to retail stores and businesses to homosexuals.  What the hell is going on here?

Perhaps there is some sort of research that I could do to figure this out, but I can't imagine how people hold such archaic views in a time when we have unprecedented access to information. The number of smartphones and tablets that proliferate our society puts information, literally, at the finger tips of the majority of Americans. So, why are people choosing to ignore it? Why are people clinging so desperately to backwoods ideals and uninformed ideas?

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Drugs

By now, you have all heard the tragic news about actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Like many, I followed his career for a number of years as he developed from character actor to leading man. He was, easily, one of the most interesting actors working in Hollywood. What many never knew was that he was also a recovering addict.

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The Frustrations of Being Indie

Welcome to the first post of the New Year! I hope your holiday season was fun and fantastic. I hope you got lots of reading done, and have tons more to go!

For the most part, my first year as an independent author has been an amazing ride. I have loved all the positive feedback I've gotten, the book signings, the radio interviews, etc. I've even enjoyed the "tedious" parts like finding a publisher, picking a cover, and all the rest.

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Happy New Year!

I would just like to take a few moments to thank everyone who has read this blog, my film blog, and/or my short stories and novel. I have experienced a wealth of support and encouragement throughout the entire process of becoming an author. In addition, I have had a resurgence of interest in my past film projects and songs. The coming year should, hopefully, be filled with much more!

If you are on the fence about diving into whatever dream you have, make the coming year the time to do it. Be smart about the money you spend to make it happen, and with a little luck, you will be rewarded.

Thank you all for a tremendous 2013. I can't wait to spend the next year with you guys!
-Richard

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Fakes, Frauds, and Desperation

Famed psychic, Sylvia Browne, died Wednesday at age 77. Over numerous decades, she appeared on television, lectured to audiences, and charged hundreds of dollars for readings.

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Black...Thursday?

As some of you may have guessed, I have worked retail before. I've worked for the small mom and pops, as well as big box retailers. I worked at one for 3 holiday seasons when Tickle Me Elmo, Furbees, and Icicle Lights were huge. That was the start of the Black Friday Bonanza that we have known for the past 15 years or so.

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Now Available In All Ebook Formats!

The Check Out is now available from the following retailers!

Amazon Paperback and Ebook

Barnes and Noble Paperback and Ebook

Smashwords Ebook (all formats)

Booksellers At Laurelwood Paperback

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