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Turning 40

October 13th, 2010

It didn’t hurt as much as I anticipated. A long time ago, I told myself I would be published before I hit thirty. I missed that mark, but at least I snuck in before 4-0 hit.

Aging is very strange. Little things sneak up on you. One day you have a few gray hairs, and then suddenly they’re taking over. Or taking your kid to the park. I remember the days when I could run and jump without hurting yourself. Now I just shamble along behind him. At least I’m still (mostly) of sound mind.

Iron Maiden Metal Gods

July 15th, 2010

Whew! I saw my all-time favorite band in concert last in Pittsburgh with my brother and father. This was my fifth or sixth Maiden concert, and wow, they only get better every time. I’ve been a Maiden fan (Maiden-head?) since the early, early 80’s, so seeing them live is the second-closest thing I get to a religious experience. (If you have to ask what the first-closest thing is, you aren’t old enough to be reading this blog.)

Anyway, my voice is hoarse from shouting the lyrics, my ears feel like they’ve been packed with concrete, and I didn’t get home until 3:30 in the morning, but I can’t stop smiling today. If you haven’t listened to IM, go buy a CD pronto and get in on the best music in the past 30 years.

Up the Irons!

Aaron’s Books

July 13th, 2010

This awesome indie bookstore hosted me for a book signing last Friday, which was also their Five-Year anniversary (they had cake!). It was a great experience. The store is situated on the main drag of Lititz, PA. A lot of people came through the store while I was there. We even sold enough copies to make Shadow’s Son their No. 1 bestseller last week — yes, I am a bestselling author somewhere.

The owners (Todd, Sam, and young Sir Aaron) and bookseller (a fellow Pennwriter!) Vicky Burkholder are about the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. If you live in Lititz, you probably already know that. If not, stop in and say hello. They have a great selection of new and used books, and a playroom in the back for the kids while you browse.

If you happen to pick up a copy of my book while you’re there, I wouldn’t mind.




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