Author Archives: Austin

About Austin

Native New Yorker who's fled to the quiet life in Maine. I write movies, root for the Yankees, and shovel lots of snow.

Shamrock Shenanigans

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Austin

“Did you do anything special for St. Patrick’s Day?” Holly asked before she took a long sip of coffee. It was the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading →

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Where Do All The Queries Go?

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Austin

I thought I’d take some time to update you on my querying adventure, Modern Philosophers. Last July, I sent out about two dozen queries to agents in hopes of finding representation for the first Bruno novel.  I was armed with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be A Felix on Oscar Sunday

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Austin

“So are you excited for the Oscars tonight?” Holly asked before she took a sip of her coffee. It was Academy Awards Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench, which gave them an excellent view of … Continue reading →

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Fight the Plower

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Austin

“Do you ever feel like you’re fighting a battle that you’re never going to win?” Aaron asked glumly as he took a sip of his Snapple.  “Do you ever wan to throw in the towel and just give up?” It … Continue reading →

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A Snow Angel You Are Not

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Austin

I know the city snow plow driver is just doing his job, Modern Philosophers, but he has to understand that he has positioned himself to be thought of as my archenemy. Sure, the streets need to be cleared, but does … Continue reading →

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Please Close The Casket

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Austin

“I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but you look like death,” Holly delivered the information with a bright smile that was meant to lessen the blow. It was the last Sunday of February, and the best friends … Continue reading →

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Hope To Hear From You

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Austin

It’s been a busy week, Modern Philosophers.  There’s been snow, frigid temperatures, and now I seem to have caught a cold.  The last one is nothing major, but there’s been some annoying coughing and disturbed sleep.  Don’t worry, though, I … Continue reading →

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Will You Be My Chief of Staff?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Austin

Happy Presidents Day, Modern Philosophers! Valentine’s Day always gets the spotlight as the big time holiday for romance, but did you know there’s a second day in February aimed at lovers? It’s Presidents Day, of course. Since Cupid’s big day … Continue reading →

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Into the Trenches

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Austin

“Well, I finally did it!” Aaron announced proudly. Holly stopped herself just as she was about to take a sip of her coffee.  “Oh no.  What did you do?” It was the Sunday before Presidents Day and the best friends … Continue reading →

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The Buffalo Compromise

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Austin

“Fine!” Aaron relented with a heavy sigh.  “I will accept your bribe and allow you to attend my Super Bowl party.” It was Super Bowl Sunday and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. … Continue reading →

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