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“What was that all about?”

“Nothing much. Ass kissing denied. Harsh punishment threatened. The usual.”

—Heather’s question to Dante and his answer in A Rush of Wings.

New Orleans Adventure

Oct 27, 2010 | Adrian's Musings, News and Announcements

My friend Lynn picked me up at 5:30 AM (shudder . . . for both of us) and took me to the Eugene Airport to catch my first flight of a very long day, my flight to Seattle. (Since I waited until nearly the last moment to buy my ticket, I had my choice of several long, multiple plane flights. I chose the least hideous.) After a received my boarding pass (they wouldn’t allow me to check in online – I tried), I was told I needed to check in at the AA (no, not Alcoholics Anonymous, although that would’ve been interesting. American Airlines—not so much) gate in Seattle for my next boarding pass. Sigh. Okay. Boarding and flight went well, all on time. Packed flight, a smaller propeller type plane. I was sitting beside a man my age who slept through the flight. I study the airplane disaster guide carefully, then note the nearest exit and plan my escape—provided I survive the crash. We were served beverages and a little trail mix type snack. Not very yummy, but hey, nourishment. We had quite a bit of turbulence the closer we got to Seattle due to rain and wind. I didn’t freak out during the turbulence (a first for me!), but I did white-knuckle the armrest as we made our landing, wings see-sawing from side to side. Episodes from 60 Seconds From Disaster flashed behind my eyes. I visualize making my escape from the burning wreckage. But it was a smooth landing, no problem. Note to self: STOP WATCHING FRICKING PLANE CRASH SHOWS!!! The walk to my next gate... read more

Post on the Nature of Ghosts and Halloween Giveaway

Oct 23, 2010 | Events and Appearances, News and Announcements

Hey, happy early Halloween! I have a guest blog on the nature of ghosts on Paranormal Haven, so swing by and let us know whether or not you believe in ghosts for a chance to win a signed copy of Black Dust Mambo or a signed set of the first 3 Maker’s Song books. Here’s a small taste: What follows is an inquisitive and spooky lead-in to Halloween – Samhain – the night the gates between worlds swing open and the dead mingle once more with the living. What is a ghost? The soul of one who has died? A memory seared into the fabric of time by the raging fire of emotional intensity? A person in another time, living still, but seen through a thinning veil? Parts of our darkest and most primal selves, lashing out as poltergeists? All of these and more – so I believe. Of course, these are only my reflections, my musings, my experiences. Read the rest at Paranormal... read more