by Rob Diaz | Jan 3, 2011 | Edited
At the beginning of a new year, we often think about the things we need or want more of in the coming year. Today, I’d like to think about what I’d really like to do without this year. This list, in no particular order (aside from the first one), should...
by Rob Diaz | Dec 28, 2010 | General Fiction, Humorous, Short Stories, Unedited
Some people say that I’m pretty special. I just laugh. Me? I’m nothing! I’m just like any other guy of superior intelligence, better than average looks and awe‑inspiring charm, imagination and athletic ability. Really. Yet, there are still some...
by Rob Diaz | Oct 18, 2010 | Edited, General Fiction, Publication Announcements, Real Life, Short Stories
The first thing I want to say is thanks to everyone who posted comments describing their worst travel experiences. I’m sorry that you all had such harrowing experiences, but I thank you for sharing them. I, personally, have had many bad experiences. One of them...
by Rob Diaz | Oct 10, 2010 | Edited, General Fiction, Publication Announcements, Real Life, Short Stories
As many of you know, for the past eight months I have been involved with the second set of anthologies coming from the Chinese Whisperings brand. Last year’s debut anthology, The Red Book, was an exciting event consisting of 10 authors from around the world. It...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 31, 2010 | Vacation
And so we have come to Saturday, the last day of our vacation, though it is really the second day of our un-vacation travel time. Or, the reprise of day 0.5. No matter what you call it, it is not really part of the vacation in my opinion. It is, however,...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 30, 2010 | Vacation
Warning: this blog post is possibly filled with all sorts of negativity, hostility and travel-related bitterness.It was bright and sunny when I awoke on this glorious Friday morning. The birds were chirping their happy songs, singing about their thankfulness for the...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 29, 2010 | Vacation
Well, this is it – the last real day of our vacation. Tomorrow we get the pleasure of loading up the car, packing ourselves into it and driving half way home. Tomorrow we get to visit new restrooms and eat crappy food along the side of the highway. Tomorrow we get to...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 28, 2010 | Vacation
Today was much like the past few days. No internet, no joy for Rob. I got up to write some more and finally got the rest of my Chinese Whisperings stuff completed! Of course, without internet, I couldn’t get it to my editor. The deadlines were coming...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 27, 2010 | Vacation
I got up early today figuring I’d head over to the Activity Center to find and use the internet. My withdrawal symptoms from not having internet or email are getting worse, not better, so I need my email fix and I need it now! So, I journeyed to that crib...
by Rob Diaz | Jul 26, 2010 | Vacation
I woke up this morning and immediately set to work on my Chinese Whisperings commitments. These included some author biography work as well as a behind-the-scenes look and, most importantly, more work on the re-writing of “Thirteen Feathers”. It was...
