Tag Archives: short stories

The Riddle of Plastic

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Scene: ——A much older Alexander Hambone is counseling his only son on the family-room couch of his palatial mansion.  Watcha watching there little youngster? Conan the Barbarian! *child swings an imaginary sword* the riddle of steel! You really are taken … Continue reading →

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Wattpad: The Missing Puzzle Piece

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

On Tuesday of this week, I was emailed by a representative from Wattpad.com with an invitation to join their Writer Partner Program and have my novel, Growing up Wired, featured on the front page of their site for about two … Continue reading →

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First Review, KDP Select, Ebook Weirdness

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

The first review from a book blog for my novel, Growing up Wired, was posted on Amazon and Goodreads by Lori Clark of Just Bookin’ Around this past Saturday. I have to admit it was a moment of anticipation for … Continue reading →

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Your Kid’s iPod Touch

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

THE FIRST SEVENTH GRADE math class begins in three minutes. Alexander Hambone heads to the door to guard against truant kids, introduce himself and try his best to establish rapport.  As the room fills, he moves to the front with … Continue reading →

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The Golden C

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

“WHAT A STUNNING RESTAURANT,” said Jenny. “By the way, may I see your Golden C?” “It’s not the right time,” said Alexander. “Just a tiny peek.” “The waiter will be back any minute.”

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@Twitter_Frankenstein

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

THE WEBSITE’S AD was almost too good:  “Leverage the power of TAIR:  Twitter Artificial Intelligence Robot! Awaken a personalized Frankenstein. Unleash it upon the unsuspecting Twitterverse!” I pawed for my credit card. The software was leading edge—powerful, POWERFUL but… artificial … Continue reading →

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Limelight

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

IN THE INSTANT OF NIGHT when a bar-hopping bachelor detects a lapse in autumn’s wind, the odds shift against his favor. Alexander Hambone had yet to discover a suitable prey for his intention. Nor an unsuitable one. On the bar’s … Continue reading →

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Zombie Clown Western

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

THERE WERE SEVEN OF THEM LEFT—eyes bloodshot, worn thin. They waited for the sun to spill over the emptied saloon of the dust blown town. Montgomery and Tallboy had pulled a bunch together—mostly drifters—shiftless types. None of the bona fide … Continue reading →

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Talent Police

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

“DEAR DIARY, Installing you on my computer is the best decision I’ve ever made. You’ve lived up to every claim made on your packaging. I highly doubt you’ll insubordinate or grow the hangnail-personalities that plagued past diaries.

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Produce in Blood

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

For a long time, I wondered why so many high budget movies were so bad. Until I watched, Tales from the Script, (a documentary of screenwriter interviews). While watching this documentary, I realized that screenwriters are a lot like engineers. … Continue reading →

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