Category Archives: News

A Blip on the Radar

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Venicedude

Today is Friday, January 18, 2013. We’re well past the apocalypse and things seem to be making a little more sense lately. Until tonight. I watch this movie called (don’t be alarmed) “Jesus Henry Christ” and it hit me like … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged cool films, Craigslist Joe, i know that guy, Jesus Henry Christ, Jolin Siegal, kevin costner, Queen of Versailles, Siegal Suites, that kid on ALF, vibes, weird currents, Westgate, zach branf | Leave a comment

ASTEROIDS? Maybe Jared was right!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Venicedude

Jared Doffelsberger is a fictional, paranoid astronomer who rents an apartment in the dangerous paradise of Venice Beach, California. He’s a big, some might say lumbering nerd who keeps a small sailboat in nearby Marina del Rey. He is known … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged amateur astronomers, asteroid astonomy, For Rent: Dangerous Paradise, ghost stories, ghosts in Venice Beach, Jared Doffelsberger, near Earth objects, Unit 14 | Leave a comment

Spock On The 2012 Election

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Venicedude

You just know we’re being watched. Roddenberry knew it back in the 1960′s and it’s a pretty safe assumption here in the early 21st Century. I imagine their thoughts are much like Spock’s. And mine.

Posted in News | Tagged Alien Observation, Alien Observers, Alien Watchers, Area 52, Election 2012, For Rent: Dangerous Paradise, Spock | Leave a comment

Decisions, Decisions: Cover Art

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Venicedude

A designer I hired on spec to do the cover art of “For Rent: Dangerous Paradise” just sent me a .jpg of his design. I like it. But don’t totally love it. What do you think? I welcome any comments … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged book cover art, book cover designs, book covers, Eric James Miller, For Rent: Dangerous Paradise, modern day ghost stories | Leave a comment

Vegas to L.A. – A Driver’s Idea of Vacation

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Venicedude

The drive from Vegas to L.A. can be fun. But it’s not something to underestimate. We left about 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Mostly sunny. Slightly brisk with a light breeze, traffic on the I-15 South was heavier than I … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Cady Mountains, driving, ghosts, Mojave, odes, Soda Lake, the road from Vegas, the road to Vegas, western pioneers, Zen | Leave a comment

“FRDP” Accepted!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Venicedude

I just got a letter of acceptance for the first novel in my “For Rent” mystery series! Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged e-publishing, For Rent Mystery Series, For Rent: Dangerous Paradise, For Rent: Neon Paradise, Milward Chronicles, Robert Beers, Tony Mandolin, Writers-Exchange | Leave a comment

Flashing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Venicedude

I’m flashing old gang signs at my dog at 3AM PST and she is looking at me with a curious expression. It’s clear she is no wine connoisseur. But take my advice. Get out a funnel and blend a bottle … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of the Original Unbridled Enthusiasm

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Venicedude

Today is the 100th anniversary of Day Three of Titanic’s fateful voyage from Southhampton, England in 1911. They were on their way to New York, New York USA – a coincidence not lost on a writer trying to get to … Continue reading →

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The Tepid Edge of Rock ‘n Roll

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Venicedude

The new old-Elvis desperately needs a new band. Last night Laura and I went to see Chris Isaak at Green Valley Ranch. Before anyone asks ‘why-in-the-world-would-you-do-that?’ the tickets were free, sent to us by the casino probably because we don’t … Continue reading →

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Dust in the Wind

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Venicedude

Jesus saw upon the dust and he spoketh what the f*ck? How have my crops so withered that sowing produces a feign tapestry of life that does little to put to rest the wolves that howl and banter at the … Continue reading →

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