by Ira | Nov 4, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
What will my life be like in three years? You know, honestly? I hope it looks pretty much the same as it does now. I don’t anticipate in three years I’ll be able to move to writing books full time—I mean, you never know, maybe something catches fire and I can, I...
by Ira | Nov 3, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
Invent a holiday. What would it be about and how would people celebrate it? Easy. Star Trek day. Or, fandom-of-your-choice day. A day off every year to watch your favorite show, or go to a convention, have a long weekend, whatever to celebrate whatever your fandom is....
by Ira | Nov 2, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
Is there a year of my life I would re-live? 2014 was a banner year. I’m not quite sure that’s what the question means, but I’ll take it that way: 2014 is a year I wouldn’t mind living again, because it was such a (mostly) good time. I wrote my first book, and it was...
by Ira | Nov 1, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
It’s late, so no question today…long day! Good day, though. We watched the 1956 version of The Man Who Knew Too Much for the podcast. We’re back on that Hitch! It was a good one. A really good one. Underrated, I think. Is it quite up to the heights he reaches with...
by Ira | Oct 31, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
What historical event fascinates me the most? Huh. This is a fun question…I know what the answer is for Stephen King: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He wrote a whole book about it, which I’m reading right now (and thoroughly enjoying). For me? Hmmmmmm… That’s...
by Ira | Oct 30, 2024 | Challenge, Journal
What is something I think everyone should know? There are so many things…how to read. That their parents love them. The companionship of an animal. I think I’ll go super dad-practical, though: Everyone should know how to manage their money. Which I guess is a...
