V for Velocity (or, How not to remake a classic scifi miniseries)
When I heard that ABC was remaking the classic 80s alien invasion miniseries V, I have to admit I got a little tingly. Having seen what the SciFi (now SyFy) Channel did with an interstellar cheese-fest like Battlestar Galactica, I couldn't help but entertain high hopes for an updated production of V featuring modern day visual effects like computer generated spaceships, grisly CSI-like reveals of reptilian skin beneath human flesh, and Morena Baccarin.Unfortunately, someone at ABC completely misunderstood the project, and rather than remaking the V miniseries, they ended up remaking the forgettable V television series that limped

Police Blotter of the Gods
OLYMPUS 10/25 ? Domestic Disturbance: Police were summoned to the residence of Zeus and his wife Metis when neighbors complained of ?a sound like somebody being eaten.? Officers found Zeus in his front yard, naked and apparently intoxicated. When questioned about the whereabouts of his pregnant wife Metis, Zeus claimed that she had ?gone to the Circle K for some smokes.? Officers escorted Zeus inside the dwelling, where he fell asleep in an easy chair. His daughter, Athena, then emerged fully grown and outfitted for war, from his forehead. She declined to press charges. ********** OLYMPUS 10/26 ? Contract Dispute: Police received a call from one Atlas, wh

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You guys remember Joel from Crummy Church Signs, right? Well, he has just come out with a new album (under the name "The Sinai Alliance") called "Though The Darkness Hide Thee...." "TTDHT" is is a collection of old hymns with new, modern rock arrangements and production. Same lyrics, same melody, different sound and feel. You can get the whole thing from Amazon for $7.99. And get this: Joel and I have worked out a deal where if you buy "TTDHT" by this Friday, November 6, you can get a coupon to download my novel, Mercury Falls, absolutely FREE!

Mercury Falls is now available on Kindle!
Yes, the day you've been waiting for is here. My novel, Mercury Falls, is finally available for the Kindle. It's only $5. Order it here.  The reaction to the paperback version has been overwhelming. So far it's gotten five 5-star reviews! One reviewer (an Amazon Top 500 Reviewer) wrote:  Not since Kevin Smi

Something that I've been needing to get off my chest
To the boys of my fifth grade class who were in attendance at Jeff Cornell?s 11th birthday party: Hey fellas! Wow, it?s been a while, hasn?t it? Let me get right to the point. I suppose you all remember Jeff Cornell?s 11th birthday party, where we slept over at his house at watched ?The Rockford Files.? I?m sure we watched other stuff too, but I specifically remember watching ?The Rockford Files? because ?The Incredible Hulk? was on at the same time. Initially we were all in agreement that we should watch ?The Incredible Hulk? because, after all, we were fifth grade boys, and what could be better than watching Lou Ferrigno smash through papier mache walls? Yep