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Must Love Alliteration

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Austin

“You know how I really suck at dating?” Aaron asked after taking a long chug of his Snapple. It was the last Sunday in August and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river.  It … Continue reading →

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Art Girl Was Here

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Austin

Those of you who read my serials know that Aspen Roark, in the persona of her alter ego Art Girl, considers the streets and sidewalks of the city in which she lives to be her personal canvas for her colorful … Continue reading →

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Vacation Planning 101(I)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Austin

I finally find myself on vacation, Modern Philosophers.  Before you pepper me with questions about where I’m going, and requests for postcards from those undisclosed destinations, let me share my Vacation Planning with you. Avoid People At All Costs.  This … Continue reading →

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Greater Expectations

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Austin

“I’m going to give you two conversation topics,” Holly explained.  “You get to choose which one we talk about while we enjoy this beautiful view.” Aaron smiled and took a sip of his Snapple.  “Kind of like a conversation roulette?” … Continue reading →

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Run And Tell The Angels Champ’s Not A Time Traveler

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Austin

I made a surprise bonus post of my latest serial last night, Modern Philosophers. By now, many of you have read chapter 10 and contacted me via all forms of social media to share your thoughts.  All those comments mentioned … Continue reading →

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The Friday Night Escape Club

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Austin

“You sent me a text on Friday that I want to talk about now that we’re face to face,” Holly informed Aaron before taking a large sip of her coffee. It was an overcast Sunday morning in Maine, and the … Continue reading →

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Good News Travels Faster Than I Can

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Austin

I really love my new Garmin, Modern Philosophers. I have been running and walking more because I want to make use of all its exciting features.  I don’t think I’m running any faster yet, but that’s more a problem with … Continue reading →

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Feeling Funny

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Austin

“Any big plans for today?” Holly asked as she sipped her coffee and braced herself against the bitter wind. It was a Sunday in April, but it was still bitterly cold because that’s how the weather works in Maine.  The … Continue reading →

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What A Novel Idea

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Austin

For those Modern Philosophers who have been wondering what has happened to Detective Bruno and Wally since I posted The Vanishing Corpse and The Vanishing Santa serials on the blog, I have an official update. One of the reasons why … Continue reading →

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A Guy Walks Into A Bank…

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Austin

Those Modern Philosophers who are familiar with my work, know that when I set a story in a bank, that bank is going to get robbed. I blame it on my Dad’s working in a bank his whole life, and … Continue reading →

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