The Cauldron

Often, my dreams feed me stories. Most of the time, I let them slip away unused, but this one was oddly compelling, and so I had to write it down. Amazon.com just released this story in All in the Game & Other Short Stories, buy yours...

Avatar – Fantastic, but not Revolutionary

I went and saw Avatar last night. For anyone who has spent the better half of their life under a bridge, this is a new movie by director James Cameron, that has been hyped as the second coming of Star Wars, and other ridiculous statements. So here’s my movie review: Story: Predictable in the way that a good human story is predictable. Unfortunately, this was an alien story, so you kind of...

Science Fiction: The Last Astronauts

A science fiction story based on a hidden track from a Butthole Surfers album. If you know, you know.  If not, well, have a nice read anyways. This story is the title story in a new compilation available on Amazon.com, called The Last Astronauts & Other Sci-Fi Stories. Buy your copy...

Fantasy: The Nombril

Fantasy fiction about a deity’s hunter-killer golem, called The Nombril. Copyright © 2003. The Nombril stood silently at the edge of the chasm, seeming to stare mindlessly into the dark oblivion below. Just below it, a great crisscrossing of bridges and tunnels splayed a spider-web of paths and walkways across the yawning depths of the chasm. Grand Crossing was noted for the number of...

Building a Renaissance Faire Merchant Booth

Building a renaissance faire booth for around $200. This booth is made from readily available materials. You should be able to buy the metal corner pieces and bungees at a local swap meet. The rest should be available at any local hardware and lumber store. THE EQUIPMENT 4 closet poles 7 foot long, for uprights (Standard closet pole is 1½ inch diameter. I do not recommend using anything...