The West Wing

I never watched this show on network television. I came to it about a year ago in re-runs. I really enjoy it. I don’t always agree with the politics, but thats the way life is, and no matter what it always makes me think. Good acting, some good comedy. All in...

A Newbie’s Guide to Bouchercon

Packing: I have found in past years it works best to pack one smaller suitcase inside a larger one. I always seem to have more coming back than I do on the way there. I’ve also stopped bringing books to get signed. I just don’t want to blow time standing in lines, and...

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Panic was for naught. Issue 8 is at the printers awaiting final proof check. The first run through found only one error. Early reports indicate a nice looking issue. With far less spelling errors than can be found in my posting! All that’s left now is waiting a...

The Panic Days

Every two months I sit down to do the layout on Crimespree and usually it takes a good to solid days. Issue 6 and 7 involved longer than usual periods with out sleep. As I get better with the software I think the issues look better and better. Well, number 8 is coming...

Jon Thoughts: The Panic Days

Every two months, I sit down to do the layout on Crimespree and usually it takes a solid two days. Issue 6 and 7 involved longer than usual periods with out sleep. As I get better with the software, I think the issues look better and better. Well, number 8 is coming...

More Great Books

Well, TILT-A -WHIRL was great. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but it turned out to be a great read. It’s the first in the series from this ad executive with a background that goes to comedy. He also did the ad campaign for TROJAN MAN, a wonderful...

Lethargic in Milwaukee

Blaahhhh It’s really humid, it’s too hot. I’m working in a shop that feels like an oven set on broil. I come home from work and I’m drenched, sweaty, gross and a bit rank. Work on the magazine a bit, do some chores (laundry) and head to the...

Harry Potter

Let me get this straight from the begining. I had the new Harry Potter in my hands at 14 minutes after midnight. There was no long hours of waiting in a bookstore, I reserved a copy at a store which was beyond organized. Quarter to twelve I walked in, went to the...