Author Archives: Thom
Yes, I’m evil, but I’m happy
As a middle-aged, white, Christian male I am the epitome of evil. I know this because people are continually telling me this. And with the excluding of the middle-aged part, it’s pretty much a toss-up over which element makes me … Continue reading
Education and Experience
So there I was, standing in a three-foot deep pit in a steady rain shoveling muddy sand while someone in a mini-backhoe worked on the other side of the pit shaping out that side. In spite of my rain gear I was … Continue reading
Book Review: Fire With Fire, by Charles E. Gannon
I first heard about Gannon’s Caine Riordan series at LTUE, when Baen editor Toni Weisskopf showed off some of their recent and upcoming releases. The cover she showed us for the second book in the series, “Trial By Fire”, was … Continue reading
Romans among Romans
Since I’ve got nothing to say today, I give you (and pardon the quote) “The 10 Most Bada** Roman War Heroes“. Granted, these guys had history on their side, but still… dude! #1 has been a personal favorite of mine for … Continue reading
Odd dreams and empty queues
I spent what felt like much of last night dreaming about wandering through the church of another religion. I don’t know which one. All I know is that I was there to help them with their bookkeeping. I’d clearly helped … Continue reading
Critical thinking: (Dis)trust what you read online
I know it’s already a joke that people shouldn’t trust what they read online. But that doesn’t stop people from trusting what they read online. Well, here’s some more evidence that you shouldn’t even necessarily trust who you read online. … Continue reading
Wanna see something REALLY scary?
The rule of law in America is breaking down, without a doubt. But rogue cops are not the primary problem. Not to say there aren’t bad cops, but the real problem is a public who thinks they know the truth … Continue reading
Critical thinking: Arctic ice caps
Great Britain’s Daily Mail has this article on the polar ice cap which, oddly enough, presents both sides of the issue, with quotes and attributions. Perhaps not everyone has forgotten how to do journalism. If you read this, read all … Continue reading
Book Review: Blood Relations – A Good Mormon Girl Mystery, by Michaelbrent Collings
Blood Relations is a murder mystery/suspense novel by increasingly-diversifying horror writer Michaelbrent Collings. It’s also my new favorite MbC novel. Lane Cooley is the LAPD’s top homicide detective. She’s also a single, Mormon Relief Society president and trying to care for her rebellious … Continue reading
Writing and music
The more I think about it the more I’ve realized my novels seem to spring from music. The novel I’m working on now was inspired by a piece by Thomas Bergersen. The novel before that was inspired by an album … Continue reading