The Dikehouse; a Tiny Thriller

Only one more Tuesday to go in 2018. This special 'Twisted Tuesday' tale is a short story; a tiny thriller about a house built on a dike...

Daily abstractions

Having fun, working on a new 'painting a day' series. Started out December 1st. The series slowly starts to look like a real collection of miniature abstract paintings...

Natural beauty

Easy comes, easy goes...
Snow has fallen. Covering up all ugliness with a white blanket. Even blocking the light from getting inside.

Make a note of it

Finished reading: 'What is it all but luminous; notes from an underground man' / Art Garfunkel.
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Knopf (September 26, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0385352475

If you don't expect an autobiography and realize this book is, kind of, an experiment; you will enjoy the dazzling series of handwritten notes and thoughts written during more than three decades.

The lack of chronology (dates are hardly mentioned) and the numerous (sometimes annoying) poetic intermezzos kept me from reading the book quickly. The lists of books read by Garfunkel would have been more interesting if he dared to explain why those books were the ones he appreciated the most; while the lists of records ('25 records in the order they changed my life' as well as  'songs on my i-pod') are missing an explanation on why those records influenced him so much.

All though the break-up between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel is hardly discussed, you will find enough clues throughout the book that make you understand their relationship. During a meeting with The Beatles, George Harrison expressed the vibe he perceived by telling Garfunkel: "Your Paul is to you exactly as my Paul is to me." The actual unfolding split started way before, in 1958. Paul had released a record behind Art's back: "Or so it felt. Perception? He's base, I concluded in an eighth of a second, and the friendship was shattered for life."

His preferences obviously give an insight to his personal world. As do the notes. It's not a diary; not even a blog, bit mostly a compilation of thoughts and experiences telling us briefly about Art's personal life; his work as an actor; the success of Simon and Garfunkel; touring; the loss of a friend and the love of his life. All items discussed shortly, creating a mystifying patchwork or scrapbook. Then again it is what it is: notes from an underground man.

The digitized version of Art Garfunkel's handwriting was created especially for this project by North Market Street Graphics in 2016. Most of the images are from the author's personal archives. A 'must have' for every fan. A 'nice to have' book for everyone else.

Order your copy here.

Preview

Enjoying the 'advanced reader's edition' of Tom Hanks' book 'Uncommon Type: some stories'. Got to get my review done soon; the book will be released October 17, 2017. I can assure you: he's not only a great actor...!

Lost before gone

Love. 

Now you’ve got her. 

Now you lost her.

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The word is out

Somebody leaked... about the existence of the Aquiferians. In book 2 of this fabulous Young Adult / Chicklit series, Pinky Blextone must come to the rescue. Now... book 2 will be available shortly. So we wrote you this: 'Onset', a free prequel to the Aquifer series, now available!

Marchin till the end of March...

Temporary discount!
Paperback 14.99, now 9.99!
eBook 6.99, now 3.99
Offer expands at March 31, 2017.
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eBook Week at Smashwords

Wow! Great deals on Smashwords eBook Week: March 5 - 11. 
Many authors give discounts and even free copies. 
All of my eBooks are 50% off! 
Check out all the deals at Smashwords! Have fun reading!

Sealed with a kiss

The new compilation of Flash and Shorts is now available! 
Vinyed edition 217.01 'French Kiss'. 

SIRE Trilogy Book 1: Fracas

The first book in the SIRE Trilogy 'Fracas' is now available as Paperback and eBook!

See you!

The moment of truth. After more than fifty years he will see the love of his life. 
Again.
Hopefully...

Oh rats!

Paris s'eveille. 

Paris awakens. 

And the rats do too. 

Actually, 

the rats do not have to wake up; 

they work 24/7.

Roadkill

Roadkill is fine meat. Never bother how it got killed or how it got there. Just remember it may attract unexpected scavengers... 

Desiree

A boy.
A girl.
Basic ingredients.
What else does a love story need?

Call it a day

You know what they say: 
There is no elevator that will lead you to success. You have to climb the stairs yourself...

Stages

How to create a play that will stand for ages. A timeless piece. 
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Foodtrucks

The first of a new series: Flash Fiction of Friday.

Recovered...

Created a new 'identity' and finished up new cover artwork for my Edgy Romance series 'Porsha'. 

The future starts now

Happy New Year, happy 2217...
Wait a minute... 2217?
Typo? Or... ? 
No sir...