The ornery ramblings and occasional fiction of a former political science professor turned author
Willow (Will, to her friends) Delaney gazed up at the house looming over her. It was perfect. An old three-story Victorian with classic gingerbread trim, a porch that wrapped around three sides of the house, and even a turret! Will sighed. The old girl was going to need a lot of work, but it would be so worth it in the end. She opened her hand and stared at the key that rested in her palm.
Continue reading “Housemates”
It’s been a long time since I’ve done a book review and I have a long list of books I want to review. I’ve read them all, but for one reason or another haven’t gotten around to writing the reviews. These three books struck me enough to push me out of my excuse-filled rut. So herewith, for your reading pleasure, a short review of three short stories.
Continue reading “Book Review(s): “Djinn,” “Dust Storm,” and “Distress Signal””
“Well, damn.”
“What is it?”
“Welp, you know it’s gotten really cold when the electricity freezes the wires!”
Continue reading “Frozen Lightning”
Looking around the ranch as the sun dropped below the horizon. Remmie smiled. His wife, Jelena, sitting next to him, glanced over.
“What are you thinking about?” she asked softly, her hand on his arm.
“Oh, just how lucky I am to be here with you and the kids. That you and the kids even exist,” he said, squeezing her hand.
Continue reading “Worth It”
A small “FOOMP” sounded from the other room quickly followed by a scream and a thud.
“What the…???” Daria screeched.
I ran into the bedroom. “What happened?”
Daria was standing between the bed and window staring at a blackened pile on the floor. Wisps of smoke drifted up.
Continue reading “Could be a good thing…”