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THE LAZY PUG CAFE
from 2023 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

The Lazy Pug Caf was a dilapidated old farmhouse abandoned years ago. A massive, ancient oak tree, Ol' Lightnin', lurked out back while the house itself served as a sad but charming reminder of days gone by.... read more

ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Anti-corp­orate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world from corp­orate titans like Colonel Charon­ne. The latter and his henchmen are deter­mined to stop him. On Dobie's speak­ing truth to power tour,... read more

INSPIRATION FOR MY NOVELS AND NOVELLAS
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

I just put this together and thought I'd share it on this blog in addition to my writing platform. Lottery Pr... read more

IN THE MONEY?
from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Wonderful On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 12:19 PMwrote: I'm waiting for them to buy the movie rights from me? On Monday, February 21, 2022, 11:32:45 AM PST Great! Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 12:29 PM Wow, somebody is buying my ... read more

OL' LIGHTNIN' QUOTES (FROM THE LAZY PUG CAFE)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

It's not a tree's purpose in life to stand around being picturesque. Not this tree, at least. Maybe that weeping willow up front, or my old friends ruthlessly cut down in their prime when this place was built, but a mighty oa... read more

SEMMY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

Don't be scared when you feel you are about to die. You're not frightened when you wake up in the morning, are you? Pretty much the same thing. 'Life is but a dream!'We are from beyond the Pleiades, in the eighth dim... read more

BENNY REED QUOTES (FROM LOTTERY PRESIDENT)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

You really think the President is in charge of anything? He's a figurehead, a spokesman... he's the country's Vanna White.Instead of voting for the person they like best, they vote for the one they think they have to vot... read more

RIVA PETKOVIC QUOTES (FROM OPERATION DETOUR)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

You might be smart with computers, but in real life you are a complete idiot.Programmer, data entry clerk, whatever. How have you not gone insane already!?Put some clothes on! Nobody wants to see that.All the great military operat... read more

ALEX PANNAS QUOTES (FROM OPERATION DETOUR)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

If I seem flippant, that's just how I cope. You either laugh or you cry. You apparently start referring to yourself in the second person, too.I'm a trusting person. I just took my doctor's word for it.I try to be cool. ... read more

DOBIE POKORNY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

If you're not a conspiracy theorist these days, you're just not paying attention. Sure, some scoff at the mere thought of conspiracy, but ask any detective, lawyer or judge -- if you can find an honest one -- and they'll ... read more

COLONEL CHARONNE QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)
from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )

You're that Commie, Pokorny! I should shoot you where you stand!Pokorny's still out there selling that tripe and it needs to stop. Now! I want him gone! You know what I'm saying? -- Colonel Charonne from Another Way: Be... read more

MY MOST RECENT EBOOKS
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Two of my ebooks are available free of charge all month (July) at Smashwords. The links are at the bottom of that page. I've already sold five copies since yesterday as opposed to five copies over the past year. I guess the pric... read more

THE LAZY PUG CAFE, A NOVEL
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

My latest short story, based on our real life pugs Daisy, Chandler and Joey, the latter of whom is the only one still alive and barking. See www.amazon.com/dp/B085XM6QW8The Lazy Pug Cafe was a dilapidated old two-story farmhouse aband... read more

BEST FICTION OF 2019
from 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood... wins this year's Best Fiction award for her long-... read more

ALL OF MY BOOKS
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Read, listen or watch the rest here: Novels/NovellasFeatured book deals on Smashwords... read more

OPERATION DETOUR
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Riva, a beautiful young black ops agent on her first assignment, tries to turn Alex into her own asset just to prove she can. When he loses both his job and his girlfriend, she thinks he's putty in her hands. When he decides t... read more

TEMPORARY INSANITY
from 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Long before winning the lottery and running for president, Benny was living in L.A. working as a temporary word processor (typist). For his latest assignment, he thought he was taking just another temp job. He didn't anticipate Ve... read more

BEST THRILLERS OF ALL-TIME
from 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

According to the Telegraph, anyway. An interesting list. Several if not most of these were that author's first published novel. I've actually read half of these, though it's been years. ... read more

NOVELS/NOVELLAS
from 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Did I mention I've written a few novels/novellas?Another Way: Beyond the Status QuoA politically-incorrect manifesto. Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world. His old boss, Colonel Charonne, wants to stop hi... read more

NOVELLAS AND NOVELS
from 2017 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Free novellaTemporary InsanityLong before winning the lottery and running for president, Benny was living in L.A. working as a temporary word processor (glorified typist). For his latest assignment, he thought he was ... read more

LAST TRAIN OUT
from 2016 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Clay and his adopted daughter, Jenna, look forward to their upcoming homeland tour to Russia. His intentions are pure. Hers, not so much. When she goes missing, his worst fears are realized. She is not the innocent little girl he th... read more

MY NOVELS
from 2015 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Read, listen or watch the rest here: WilliamArthurHolmes.comGo to Another peek at my books... read more

STARTED A NEW STORY TODAY
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

I started writing a new story today. Can't say much about it except that it's pretty much sci-fi, though it might wander into religion and politics. So, yeah, it should offend just about everyone. Then I took a break and start... read more

CRACKING UP OVER LOTTERY PRESIDENT
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

Here's one of my brothers reading my book, Lottery President. He seems to be enjoying it. I swear I didn't pay him to do this. New book out! Here's my ... read more

LOTTERY PRESIDENT
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

For most people, winning $300 million in the lottery would be enough. They would buy a big house, travel the ... read more

I AM NOW A PUBLISHED AUTHOR
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

It's SELF-published, but still ... It's called Lottery President.Hopefully, it's at least slightly entertaining. Tell a friend!Here&... read more

YOUR NOVEL BLUEPRINT
from 2013 in ( culture / writing / advice / novels )

Good article for writers. Writing a novel and building a house are pretty similar when you think about it. For instance, most builders or homeowners spend a lot of time dreaming...Read, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

A COUPLE OF BOOKS/NOVELLAS ON KINDLE
from 2012 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )

I've published a couple of books/novellas on Kindle recently: Lottery President is a political thriller; and Operation Detour is a darkly comedic adventure (... read more

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