Stop me if you’ve heard this story: once upon a time, there was a mysterious monster terrorizing the land. The king enlists the aid of a magical hero who must vanquish the monster. And his […]
I write things
Author: grendelguy
Some years ago I made the mistake of deciding to become an author. I literally chose to dedicate hours per day to writing stories no one will read, editing stories no one will read, and sending out stories no one will read to publishers who most often reject me offhand.
Review: A Perfect Spy
Description from Amazon: Over the course of his seemingly irreproachable life, Magnus Pym has been all things to all people: a devoted family man, a trusted colleague, a loyal friend—and the perfect spy. But in […]
Al Franken’s new book is great
Giant of the Senate, by Al Franken There are a couple of things that I think make this book stand out: 1. Al Franken is still funny. And as long as you can laugh along […]
Everything Belongs to the Future
Time is a currency. Time is a promise. Time is a weapon.
Silence is Golden
I just got a ton of books in the mail and I’m anxious to devour them, but I also want to point out some amazing stuff I’ve been reading and watching. Silence. Description: Martin Scorsese’s […]
My Thoughts on the Immigration Ban
It’s fucking stupid and cruel. I oppose it. Here’s a news article about the effect it’s had. Here’s an article outlining why it’s so cruel. Additional reading: Here’s an article on the possible failures […]
Buy Mr. Monkey by Francine Prose
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author weaves an ingenious, darkly humorous, and brilliantly observant story that follows the exploits and intrigue of a constellation of characters affiliated with an off-off-off-off Broadway children’s musical. Mister […]
