Monthly Archives: April 2013

Yes, I Write Novels

Someone mentioned Salman Rusdie being tossed to the wolves during the whole fatwa against him thanks to The Satanic Verses and religious bigotry. I’ve written a novel about that. Well, actually, it’s about the choosing, training, and experiences of the … Continue reading

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Some Ripping Rip Snorters True and Otherwise

One interesting book I snagged recently at Half Price Books is Mysteries of Police and Crime: Victorian Murders by Major Arthur Griffiths. It is a facsimile of the 1889 edition. He was a prison inspector and deputy governor of Millbank … Continue reading

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Fairness Regained

Fairness Regained, a RAT STEW column by Old 815, written for THE RELUCTANT FAMULUS edited by Tom Sadler A literary journal just bragged that it liked to publish new literary voices and asked me to subscribe. “Publish some of my … Continue reading

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