Books purchased and/or read this year (And in December 2007)

In December, I joined the Science Fiction Book Club. I love books... now I just need to make more time to read! Even so, bookshelves are beautiful things.


A HAT FULL OF SKY by TERRY PRATCHETT

THE WEE FREE MEN by TERRY PRATCHETT

HIS DARK MATERIALS TRILOGY: THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE SUBTLE KNIFE, AND THE AMBER SPYGLASS by PHILIP PULLMAN

STAR WARS®: DEATH STAR by Steve Perry and Michael Reaves

MOONSINGER by Andre Norton
(Andre Norton was my favorite author growing up, and I'm still fond of her books, formulaic as they are!)

SOON I WILL BE INVINCIBLE by Austin Grossman
(Simply one of the best superhero novels ever)

CHANGELINGS by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

TRINITY (2005 DC COMICS)by Matt Wagner
(I've been a fan of comic book writer/artist for 20 years now. This may be the best Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman crossover ever)

THE RUNES OF THE EARTH by Stephen R. Donaldson
(Read the first two trilogies as a kid; I'm looking forward the continuation of the series!)

DRAGON'S FIRE by Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey

MAELSTROM by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
(Anne McCaffrey is another favorite of mine. And as great is Pern may be, there is so much more to this author!)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS by Marv Wolfman and George Perez

Donkey-Donkey by Roger Duvoisin (One for me, one for my nephew!)

Doctor Who Classic Comics (Issues 1 and 2 so far)

Books Read but not owned:

Vurt by Jeff Noon

My Boring-Ass Life by Kevin Smith (Starts slow, and ends slow, but an interting read all the same)

Books purchased and/or read this year (And in December 2007)

In December, I joined the Science Fiction Book Club. I love books... now I just need to make more time to read! Even so, bookshelves are beautiful things.


A HAT FULL OF SKY by TERRY PRATCHETT

THE WEE FREE MEN by TERRY PRATCHETT

HIS DARK MATERIALS TRILOGY: THE GOLDEN COMPASS, THE SUBTLE KNIFE, AND THE AMBER SPYGLASS by PHILIP PULLMAN

STAR WARS®: DEATH STAR by Steve Perry and Michael Reaves

MOONSINGER by Andre Norton
(Andre Norton was my favorite author growing up, and I'm still fond of her books, formulaic as they are!)

SOON I WILL BE INVINCIBLE by Austin Grossman
(Simply one of the best superhero novels ever)

CHANGELINGS by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

TRINITY (2005 DC COMICS)by Matt Wagner
(I've been a fan of comic book writer/artist for 20 years now. This may be the best Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman crossover ever)

THE RUNES OF THE EARTH by Stephen R. Donaldson
(Read the first two trilogies as a kid; I'm looking forward the continuation of the series!)

DRAGON'S FIRE by Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey

MAELSTROM by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
(Anne McCaffrey is another favorite of mine. And as great is Pern may be, there is so much more to this author!)

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS by Marv Wolfman and George Perez

Donkey-Donkey by Roger Duvoisin (One for me, one for my nephew!)

Doctor Who Classic Comics (Issues 1 and 2 so far)

Books Read but not owned:

Vurt by Jeff Noon

My Boring-Ass Life by Kevin Smith (Starts slow, and ends slow, but an interting read all the same)

Hello thar, 2009

Every year, I make the same resolution- to make the new year better than the last. This year, it's starting to feel a little weak. Maybe because this is the year I'm celebrating my 10th Annual 29th Birthday, so I feel I need something more substantial in addition to that catch-all standard. Since I like presenting solutions to problems, I'll spell out my game plan as well.

1- I will drink more water.

Time to stop drinking soda when I'm thirsty. Time to stop drinking so much coffee in the morning. How will I do this? I quit smoking cold turkey nearly two years ago; I think I'll do this the same way. In January, I will only drink water whenever possible.

2- I will eat less

I weigh 305. I want to weigh less. I want to do this as effortlessly as possible. Whenever I get something to eat, I will take half of what I instinctively feel I want to eat. If I'm still hungry an hour later, I'll find something to eat, and again, I'll take half of what I would normally. I'm hoping I can re-train my eyes-to-stomach ratio.

3- Santa Fe Blond

Five years ago, I started working on the graphic novel adaptation of this short story. I think it's time I finished it. Taking the sketch pad etc. and not taking the laptop with me one night I work at the hotel each weekend will force me to work on Santa Fe Blond.

4- I will save more money

I will deposit the paychecks from my second job straight to my savings account.

Hello thar, 2009

Every year, I make the same resolution- to make the new year better than the last. This year, it's starting to feel a little weak. Maybe because this is the year I'm celebrating my 10th Annual 29th Birthday, so I feel I need something more substantial in addition to that catch-all standard. Since I like presenting solutions to problems, I'll spell out my game plan as well.

1- I will drink more water.

Time to stop drinking soda when I'm thirsty. Time to stop drinking so much coffee in the morning. How will I do this? I quit smoking cold turkey nearly two years ago; I think I'll do this the same way. In January, I will only drink water whenever possible.

2- I will eat less

I weigh 305. I want to weigh less. I want to do this as effortlessly as possible. Whenever I get something to eat, I will take half of what I instinctively feel I want to eat. If I'm still hungry an hour later, I'll find something to eat, and again, I'll take half of what I would normally. I'm hoping I can re-train my eyes-to-stomach ratio.

3- Santa Fe Blond

Five years ago, I started working on the graphic novel adaptation of this short story. I think it's time I finished it. Taking the sketch pad etc. and not taking the laptop with me one night I work at the hotel each weekend will force me to work on Santa Fe Blond.

4- I will save more money

I will deposit the paychecks from my second job straight to my savings account.