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          Hello and welcome. My name is Jack, and for around a decade, my "muse," whatever you conceive that to be, has been lying in a coma, rising occasionally to spout a line or two of gibberish, then falling back into oblivion. While I wait for her return, I offer reviews and this blog. Feel free to partake, but don't get too excited; the wake is still in progress. But thanks for your support, by the way. You guys are the best! Jack...  | 
 Good morning, all. Today I inaugurate a new practice, one in which I highlight good, solid stories that I've read. This is number one, and a fitting start as I review a story of alien invasion ~ maybe ~ that has no aliens, no drooling monsters, no spacecraft. Just a network of lethal... Well, I don't want to give away too much. Just let me say that this is the most original premise I've encountered in years, maybe decades. Well worth a read, folks. You can thank me later... J  | 
		
|           Good morning, and welcome back. I've decided to reopen this blog, though it could be a while between entries, but I've come to terms with my status as a writer and I wanted to get this restarted on a milestone. The first of the month seemed appropriate. For a detailed dissertation on my new role, check out "Time for an Honest Assessment"   Okay, I'm reaching for content here. That's my "grand statement." Now I'm off to live it. Stay inspired, ~ Jack   				 |