The Chaos Consortium

Out With the Old

For those of you close to the inner circle, the prolonged downtime is of no surprise, as 2020 started our family on a journey that reached its zenith in the year 2022. I attempted to be as active on here and in the writing circles as possible but accomplished a sporadic presence at best. I can officially say now that I am leaving 2022 literally as a new man, a new creation following three major…

My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right. –Abraham Lincoln

From the Writer’s Desk

Just a Quick Update …   There has been a long hiatus since any activity on the site. For those who follow me on social media, you are aware this is due to an extensive health issue. I will not go into detail here, but you can find the information you seek on social media if you need to know more. My purpose this morning is to reassure everyone I am on the mend, thanks to the good Lord above, my…

Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly—they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced. — Aldous Huxley

Publishing a book is like stuffing a note into a bottle and hurling it into the sea. Some bottles drown, some come safe to land, where the notes are read and then possibly cherished, or else misinterpreted, or else understood all too well by those who hate the message. You never know who your readers might be. ― Margaret Atwood

My job as a writer is simple. Write a book I’m proud of, and present it as a gift to the world. Some will love it. Some will hate it. That’s the nature of art. ― Kathleen Baldwin

The material’s out there, a calm lake waiting for us to dive in. ― Beverly Lowry

HENRY — signed copy, paperback

Textbooks or Murder. What Will Your Legacy Be? Dr. Henry Jearold has it all–a devoted wife, an adventuring son, and his dream job. This dream begins to unravel as memories of his mother which he thought long forgotten resurface. Professor Jearold attempts to right his wrongs, but at what cost? As young men begin to disappear from campus, Retired Special Agent Nicklaus Sciparelli begins an…

Deja Vu?

No this is not a random repeat of the topic I visited a few weeks ago. It is more a continuation of my theme of chasing tangents–squirrel hunting as I have heard it called.

The previous installment centered on where we find inspiration for our craft. Where do your ideas come from?

Some of you know that as I have begun to tap into my own creative side again, I have also attempted to…

Where Do We Go From Here?

When the Journey Ends

Those who have followed me weekly reads know that for the last several weeks I have focused more on non-fiction than my usual fare. This non-fiction emphasis has focused on journals or memoirs of long-distance hikers. Individuals who have committed months of their life to complete a thru-hike. These thru-hikes found the person day-in and day-out placing one foot in front of…