I just finished reading Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. It’s an eight hundred page science fiction book that is really three books in one. I saw it last week on Bill Gate’s summer book recommendations, and after reading several reviews I Read More …
New local voodoo store in east Houston * * With each group of new Houstonians, the culture changes a little. This new store is voodoo, not Hoodoo. Check out my short story next to this blog about O.C. Got Hoodooed.
* * I walked into Himalaya Restaurant in the Gandhi District today and Anthony Bourdain’s crew were setting up for taping a part of one of his future episodes on CNN. It was pretty exciting. I was two tables over Read More …
Friday I received the final proof of Murder For Me. I found one more correction, and now I’m waiting for the final, final proof. I should get it in two days. I hope I’m not then waiting for the final, Read More …
Will, my adult son, called and said, “Dad, I’m having trouble getting my writing going. Let’s do a game. A scifi or fantasy book. You write the first chapter, and then I’ll write the next. We’ll go back and forth.” Read More …
River Oaks Bookstore is at 3271 Westheimer Road. This week, I was in the area and early for an appointment, so I dropped by. It’s an old-school bookstore from the subjects for sale to the lounging area. When I walked Read More …
Melissa Algood launched her new exciting novel, Blood On The Potomac, tonight at Gratifi Kitchen + Bar. There was a big crowd and everyone was very excited about the book. Watch her here: http://youtu.be/mZQsgOcSzfQ Standing next to her is her Read More …
Buffalo Bayou looks Great, Dog Park Closed * Buffalo Bayou was full of people enjoying the park this morning. It was full of flowers and most areas were open. There were groups of volunteers replanting and previously seen damage had Read More …
Do you remember that old 1950s B Horror movie about a severed, creeping hand that a scientist brought back to life? And then he brought the dead severed head back to life, too. I watched that when I was a Read More …
I have a new short video from Breckenridge, Colorado posted on my YouTube Channel. Melinda and I were there celebrating thirty three years together. It was mud season there-the time between ski season and summer vacation season-and the thin crowds Read More …
* * * This is the cover for my new novel, Murder For Me, out in July. It was revealed Friday, and I’m very happy with the reaction I’ve received. People have messaged and posted on Facebook that they really Read More …
Sandy Lawrence posted: “So excited for my client and friend Russell Little! O. C. Got Hoodooed, the short story prequel to his soon… fb.me/14URU1MSu” Dear Sandy Thanks. I hope you enjoy it! You and the publicist team have done great Read More …
Steve T. of Amarillo, Texas posted: “I enjoyed reading your prequel and am anxiously awaiting the release of your novel “Murder for Me” on July 4th.” Thanks Steve! That early word that you liked it means more to me Read More …
OC Got Hoodooed, a short story prequel to my new novel, Murder For Me, is available for free on my webpage today. Download your copy at no cost. OC is the Police Detective that investigates the crimes in Murder For Read More …
In 1937 Ernest Hemingway slapped critic Max Eastman and knocked him down. The story of the slap is here: https://www.nytimes.com/books/99/07/04/specials/hemingway-slaps.html Hemingway was mad because in 1933 Eastman wrote what I think was a personal attack on Hemingway. Eastman’s article is Read More …