So it’s the time of year when everyone, and I mean everyone, does a little blog on what they’re thankful for. I call bull. The human heart is never thankful. It always thinks that it deserves more. If you disagree I can only say you are lying to yourself. For instance: I see a pictureContinue reading “Not Thankful At All”
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My Madness
Christmas is a’comin’ and if that doesn’t terrify you, you’ve never raised a child. My beautiful son is now grown and living in Michigan while he pursues his Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering. Yes, my son is a rocket scientist. (Some years ago, when he was getting his Masters at Purdue, I went to a dinnerContinue reading “My Madness”
Nanowrimo, Anyone?
Every November I go crazy. There’s no other way to describe it. I start on Nov. 1 writing a novel. I write anywhere from 1500 to 2000 words a day until I finish the novel. When I’m done I have added to the storehouse of the Literature of Mark Bruce. National Novel Writing Month, orContinue reading “Nanowrimo, Anyone?”
Women of Mystery
Although I am a man, I am jealous of the reputation of women in mystery. In particular, I want women to be portrayed as real people in mystery stories. I have to say, I am more often disappointed than not. Take your average spy thriller (which is a sub-genre of mystery). Usually you have aContinue reading “Women of Mystery”
Home Sweet Victorville
So. One of these posts talks about my time in Sacramento, but I wanted to make sure you knew that I work now in San Bernardino. In fact, I have opened an office near my home. The office is in Victorville on Bear Valley road. It’s a pleasant office, roomy and full of the debrisContinue reading “Home Sweet Victorville”