Below is everything (newest at top) with "culture OR writing OR books OR novels" in its title or subcategories. For a strict listing (matching all categories and subcats), click hereTHE LAZY PUG CAFEfrom 2023 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
The Lazy Pug CafeThe Lazy Pug Café was a dilapidated old farmhouse abandoned years ago. A massive, ancient oak tree, Ol' Lightnin', lurked out back while the house itself served as a sad but charming reminder of d... read more
ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUOfrom 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world from corporate titans like Colonel Charonne. The latter and his henchmen are determined to stop him. On Dobie's "speaking truth to power" tour, he meets and falls in love with Kaylie while enduring att... read more
INSPIRATION FOR MY NOVELS AND NOVELLASfrom 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
I just put this together and thought I'd share it on this blog in addition to my writing platform. ... read more
IN THE MONEY?from 2022 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Wonderful On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 12:19 PMwrote: I'm waiting for them to buy the movie rights from me? On Monday, February 21, 2022, 11:32:45 AM PST Great! Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 12:29 PM Wow, somebody is buying ... read more
OL' LIGHTNIN' QUOTES (FROM THE LAZY PUG CAFE)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"It's not a tree's purpose in life to stand around being picturesque. Not this tree, at least. Maybe that weeping willow up front, or my old friends ruthlessly cut down in their prime when this place was built, but a mighty oak like me, a real tree's purpose is to... uh...... read more
SEMMY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"Don't be scared when you feel you are about to die. You're not frightened when you wake up in the morning, are you? Pretty much the same thing. 'Life is but a dream!'""We are from beyond the Pleiades, in the eighth dimension...when... read more
BENNY REED QUOTES (FROM LOTTERY PRESIDENT)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"You really think the President is in charge of anything? He's a figurehead, a spokesman... he's the country's Vanna White.""Instead of voting for the person they like best, they vote for the one they think they have... read more
RIVA PETKOVIC QUOTES (FROM OPERATION DETOUR)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"You might be smart with computers, but in real life you are a complete idiot.""Programmer, data entry clerk, whatever. How have you not gone insane already!?""Put some clothes on! Nobody wants to see that."... read more
ALEX PANNAS QUOTES (FROM OPERATION DETOUR)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"If I seem flippant, that's just how I cope. You either laugh or you cry. You apparently start referring to yourself in the second person, too.""I'm a trusting person. I just took my doctor's word for it."... read more
DOBIE POKORNY QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"If you're not a conspiracy theorist these days, you're just not paying attention. Sure, some scoff at the mere thought of conspiracy, but ask any detective, lawyer or judge -- if you can find an honest one -- and they'll tell you conspiracies happen all th... read more
COLONEL CHARONNE QUOTES (FROM ANOTHER WAY: BEYOND THE STATUS QUO)from 2020 in ( culture / quotes / books / novels )
"You're that Commie, Pokorny! I should shoot you where you stand!""Pokorny's still out there selling that tripe and it needs to stop. Now! I want him gone! You know what I'm saying?" -- Colonel Charonne from ... read more
MY MOST RECENT EBOOKSfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Two of my ebooks are available free of charge all month (July) at Smashwords. The links are at the bottom of that page. I've already "sold" five copies since yesterday as opposed to five copies over the past year... read more
THE LAZY PUG CAFE, A NOVELfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
My latest short story, based on our real life pugs Daisy, Chandler and Joey, the latter of whom is the only one still alive and barking. See www.amazon.com/dp/B085XM6QW8The Lazy Pug Cafe was a dilapidated old two-story farmhou... read more
BEST FICTION OF 2019from 2020 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
"The Testaments by Margaret Atwood... win... read more
ALL OF MY BOOKSfrom 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Read, listen or watch the rest here: Novels/NovellasFeatured book deals on Smashwords... read more
OPERATION DETOURfrom 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Riva, a beautiful young "black ops" agent on her first assignment, tries to turn Alex into her own "asset" just to prove she can. When he loses both his job and his girlfriend, she thinks he's putty in her hands. When he decides to go out with a bang, she's afraid she's overplayed her... read more
TEMPORARY INSANITYfrom 2019 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Long before winning the lottery and running for president, Benny was living in L.A. working as a temporary word processor (typist). For his latest assignment, he thought he was taking just another temp job. He didn't anticipate Venelia and the Dynamos. The what?... read more
BEST THRILLERS OF ALL-TIMEfrom 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
According to the Telegraph, anyway. An interesting list. Several if not most of these were that author's first published novel. I've actuall... read more
NOVELS/NOVELLASfrom 2018 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Did I mention I've written a few novels/novellas?Another Way: Beyond the Status Quo"A politically-incorrect manifesto. Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world. His old boss, Colonel Charonne, wants to stop him. ... read more
NOVELLAS AND NOVELSfrom 2017 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Free novellaTemporary Insanity"Long before winning the lottery and running for president, Benny was living in L.A. working as a temporary word processor (glorified typi... read more
LAST TRAIN OUTfrom 2016 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Clay and his adopted daughter, Jenna, look forward to their upcoming "homeland tour" to Russia. His intentions are pure. Hers, not so much. When she goes missing, his worst fears are realized. She is not the innocent little girl he thought she was. Not even close. ... read more
MY NOVELSfrom 2015 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Read, listen or watch the rest here: WilliamArthurHolmes.comGo to Another peek at my books... read more
STARTED A NEW STORY TODAYfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
I started writing a new story today. Can't say much about it except that it's pretty much sci-fi, though it might wander into religion and politics. So, yeah, it should offend just about everyone. Then I took a break and started cleaning. Did a load of dishes. Vacuumed and cleaned the ... read more
CRACKING UP OVER LOTTERY PRESIDENTfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
Here's one of my brothers reading my book, Lottery President. He seems to be enjoying it. I swear I didn't pay him to do this. ... read more
LOTTERY PRESIDENTfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
For most people, winning $300 million in the lottery would ... read more
I AM NOW A PUBLISHED AUTHORfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
It's SELF-published, but still ... It's called "Lottery President."Hopefully, it's at least slightly entertaining. Tell a friend!... read more
YOUR NOVEL BLUEPRINTfrom 2013 in ( culture / writing / advice / novels )
Good article for writers. "Writing a novel and building a house are pretty similar when you think about it. For instance, most builders or homeowners spend a lot of time dreaming...Read, listen or... read more
A COUPLE OF BOOKS/NOVELLAS ON KINDLEfrom 2012 in ( culture / writing / books / novels )
I've published a couple of books/novellas on Kindle recently: "Lottery President" is a political thriller; and "Ope... read more