Monthly Archives: February 2010

Dark Arts Books has released the cover of When the Night Comes Down and is now taking pre-orders for the book, which will launch during World  Horror in a few weeks (10 p.m. to midnight on Friday). Here’s what they … Continue reading →

I had to go out last night so I didn’t get to see the women’s hockey gold medal match. Got home just in time to see the medal presentation. When I turned the TV on, the medals were being given … Continue reading →

I watched the last few ends of the tie-breaker in men’s curling last night. Sweden beat the Scottish team in the 11th, on the last stone. Then I discovered that the Canada/Russia hockey game was already well into the first … Continue reading →

When I left work at 5 p.m. yesterday it was like driving in a blizzard. These great, huge flakes were coming down and splattering against my windshield like bugs. You could actually hear them hitting the ground. It was awesome! … Continue reading →

The snow is reportedly headed our way. Austin is already getting it, and it’s sticking to the ground and trees there. At best we’ll only get an inch or two, but that’s novel for this part of the world. I … Continue reading →

Snow? Seriously? In Texas in late February? A cold front is arriving today and it could bring significant snow to within a few dozen miles of here. Two to four inches in some places. Though we may only get cold … Continue reading →

Saw Shutter Island yesterday. There were some very unusual and disorienting switches in camera position during the ferry ride. First it showed the two actors from the left and then from the right, and back and forth a couple of … Continue reading →

Others have posted the Stoker nominee list, so I’ll just provide a link. The Stephen King Illustrated Companion was nominated for Superior Achievement in Non-fiction. My wife suggested that I take inspiration from the book’s two major award nominations and … Continue reading →

Somewhere in Atlanta there’s a guy who was staggering home after an all-night bender. He’s in rough shape, folks. Can barely stay on his feet. His breath smells like a brewery and his clothes reek of cigarette smoke. He lurches … Continue reading →

I like that people now have the possibility to make their own travel plans. I hate having to make my own travel plans. There are so many options these days…you have to visit so many different sites to make sure … Continue reading →