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The Weekly Five: 7/28

I’m going to try a new thing here on the blog every Friday. In the old days of Social Media I would have tweeted or posted these via Facebook. But I still have a desire to keep this place active and two: I want to provide weekly updates outside of my newsletter. So each Friday I’ll be putting these out… We’ll see how it goes.

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1. My Social Media Presence

Social media comes, and it goes. Heck remember XANGA, MySpace, and AOL Chat? Twitter and Facebook have been the dominate forces the last few years with Instagram and TikTok quickly growing. The problem is TikTok is probably going to be banned in the interest of national security, and Twitter is a complete disaster right now in my opinion. Personally, I miss the old days of twitter. The truth is I have to think about where my audience is at. So for author related things I’ll be on both Instagram and Threads. For friendships I’ll be on Facebook. If I do post on twitter it’s only going to be occasionally and for updates. I’ll decide at the end of August if it’s worth my time staying or leaving completely. Who really knows. But at the moment I don’t enjoy being there anymore.

2. Podcast Break

The podcast is taking a break. I try to take a break every 20 to 25 episodes. And since I just posted episode 47 I’ve decided to take that break now. I have a lot going on in August and it’s a brutal month to try and post and edit. It will be back in September with episode 48 and we’ll run until sometime in December. I love the podcast and it keeps me active in the pop culture world. So it’s not going away. I may even explore the possibility of turning things over to a guest host once or twice just to get some different content. So if you think you might be interested in hosting, let me know.

3. Kickstarter Fulfillment

The main reason I’m taking a break from the podcast is I’m about to shift into Kickstarter fulfillment mode on Aug 1st. I have a lot to get done and need to stay focused. The Kickstarter was definitely the hardest and most challenging marketing I have ever done. It was a learning experience. I’ll be dropping a blog post soon on the top five mistakes I feel I made.

4. Dusting Off Some Old Stories

Since I won’t be writing much in August other than on the collaboration project I’m doing with Steve Rzasa and Jason Joyner, I’ve decided to dust off some old stories and touch them up over the next month. I’ll be looking for beta readers, so if you are interested in reading a political thriller set in a VR world where gamers compete on behalf of politicians to see which party dominates certain campaign ad space- let me know.

5. What I’m Reading & Watching this Week

Right now I’m reading Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. I haven’t read this series since the early 2000’s. There is so much I had forgotten so I’m glad for the chance to reexplore this trilogy. I’ve also started a reread of the Wheel of Time on Audible. I’m currently about 25% through the Eye of the World. This will be my fourth time through the Wheel of Time and I learn something new each time.

Since Ashoka is kicking off soon I’m doing a binge watch of Star Wars Rebels! I’ve stoked about this one. Thrawn is hands down my favorite Star Wars character so with Heir, Rebels, and Ashoka I’m pretty much Star Wars geeked out for the month.

That’s all I have for this week! I’ll be back next week to provide some updates on writing plans etc. heading into the fall.

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The Okie BookCast

Last week I had the chance to sit down with J Hall from the Okie Book Cast. We chatted about my love for reading, and writing for Middle-Grade boys! You can listen right here.

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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. Each episode includes an interview with a contributor to the reading life of Oklahoma – it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to the interview, each episode includes a review from an Oklahoma author about a book they love. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with Okie Bookcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok – @okiebookcast.

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The daily Question # 6: Wookiee vs Ewok

Ah, the eternal Star Wars debate: would you rather fight one Wookiee or ten Ewoks? As a Geeky Dad, I can tell you without hesitation that the answer is simple: fighting one Wookiee would be much harder than fighting ten Ewoks. And I’m going to prove it to you!

First of all, let’s compare the size of these two creatures. Wookiees are massive, standing over 7 feet tall and weighing in at around 300 pounds. It’s like David vs Goliath. Ewoks, on the other hand, are about 3 feet tall and weigh about 30 pounds.

But size isn’t everything, right? Well, not in this case. Wookiees are incredibly strong, with a natural ability to tear limbs off their enemies. They’re like giant grizzly bears with a bad attitude. Meanwhile, Ewoks are… cute. Sure, they’re scrappy little guys with a knack for guerrilla warfare, but i would hardly call them intimidating. It’s like fighting a swarm of teddy bears armed with sticks and stones.

And let’s talk about those weapons. Ewoks use primitive weapons like slingshots and spears, while Wookiees prefer more advanced weapons like bowcasters and vibro-axes. It’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

But what really sets the Wookiee apart is their intellect. Chewbacca is fluent in multiple languages, has excellent problem-solving skills, and is a skilled pilot. Ewoks, on the other hand, speak in grunts and howls and are easily distracted by shiny objects. It’s like fighting a genius versus a bunch of toddlers.

Oh, and let’s not forget about the Wookiee’s infamous temper. You don’t want to mess with a Wookiee when they’re angry. Remember when Han Solo tried to take the Millennium Falcon without Chewbacca’s permission? Let’s just say it didn’t end well for Han.

Meanwhile, Ewoks are known for their cheerful disposition and love of parties. It’s like fighting the Hulk versus a group of party animals.

But there is something to say about the logistics of fighting Ewoks. After all, fighting ten Ewoks might seem like a good idea at first, but once they start swarming you from all directions, you’ll wish you were fighting just one Wookiee. Plus, Ewoks are notorious for their traps, so you never know when you might step into a pit of spikes or get crushed by a falling log. Wookiees are more straightforward in their fighting style, which may make them easier to anticipate.

In conclusion, if you want to survive a fight in the Star Wars universe, it’s best to avoid a Wookiee at all costs. Unless, of course, you’re armed with a thermal detonator and a lot of luck. And as for the Ewoks? Well, they’re just too cute to fight. You’re better off making friends with them and joining in on their Endorian festivities. May the force be with you!