This is the final playlist in this series of music posts. It’s the longest playlist I use, and it’s a little different from the others. The previous two, the “muses” lists, are geared more toward setting a mood or inspiring an idea. This one is just all-out, play-it-loud rock and roll. For whatever application I …
As noted in my previous post, I have several playlists I use when writing or waiting for the muses to arrive. Here’s the second playlist, which I call, “The Muses Return.” There are some repeats here, but only because I like the songs so much as they relate to the writing process. Ode to Billie …
Ever listen to music while you’re writing, only to start writing the lyrics you’re listening to? Yeah, me too. Which is why I don’t listen to a lot of music when I’m actually writing. Otherwise I’d end up sprinkling ZZ Top lyrics throughout the manuscript (not that there’s anything wrong with ZZ Top lyrics). Usually …
James Bond … you know, that one. For no other reason than I’m bored—and the fact I noticed a James Bond marathon underway on my cable provider—I got to wondering which James Bond movie was my favorite. Sure, there’s plenty of folks out there who propose to know “the best” Bond movie or the “best” …
When I served in the artillery, we had a saying (actually it was more of a tactic and technique) called “Silence is consent.” But I’m not in the artillery anymore, and I won’t allow my silence to signify consent. Seriously, folks, I’m not trying to turn this crime-fiction blog into a political one, but when …
Good friend and fellow mystery writer Kim Baer will release her debut novel, The Haunted Purse (Wild Rose Press) soon. Get over to her new website and check it out, and while you’re there (shameless self-promotion follows), check out Kim’s Q and A with yours truly. Looking for a way to burn a few COVID-19 …
I’m reposting this, from 28 June 2015. Unfortunately, it’s still relevant today, because we still have to say that black lives matter. Originally written in response to a specific racial issue in this country, the spirit of the opinion remains unchanged: there is no place for racism in America. Period. 28 June 2015: Put away hateful things …
Phillip Thompson 