Republic: Chapter Twelve

Jul 18, 2007 06:17 AM

"Citizens of Jefferson County, hear me speak. Less than a month ago my wife was murdered, along with several others, by federal agents claiming we were terrorists, we were unpatriotic. Now, the man who stood up for us and spoke out for us is in jail. Why? Because he was foolish enough to speak out loud, and try to stand in front of a crowd and tell us what he thought. Is this the America you want? Is this the America you believe in?"

One Among the Sleepless

Jul 15, 2007 12:18 AM

So, on Tuesday night I drove 5 hours to DC, and Friday night drove the 7 hours back. Why different? Leaving DC during rush hour. Anyway, I passed the time listening to a podcast novel, One Among the Sleepless by Mike Bennett. If you are offended by drugs, sex, murder, deviant sex, urine, dominatrixes or tramps, you should avoid this one. Otherwise, what the hell are youw waiting for? This one was absolutely awesome.

Republic Podcast going live

May 17, 2007 11:14 AM

As I wrap up the podcast of Prayer at Rumayla (there are now only two episodes left), I wanted to make sure that my 3 listeners knew there is something new coming. As of today, the first episode of Republic is now online.

Republic: Chapter Eight (part 1)

May 11, 2007 11:28 PM

“Two federal agents were killed today in a raid gone bad,” the radio announcer said. “The Department of Homeland Security raided a closed computer manufacturing plant in Highview, West Virginia, after the plant was seized by a group accused of being anti-government terrorists. In the raid, two agents and five of the suspected terrorists were killed, and more wounded.”

Republic: Chapter Seven

May 09, 2007 08:30 AM

The sound of the helicopters still shook the walls, but now she heard a new sound: shouting, then a woman screaming. The agents must be in the main factory floor. Karen jumped at the sound of a shotgun blast. It was followed by a dozen more shots from a higher pitched weapon. Sounded like an M16. Somewhere downstairs, a woman screamed. Oh, Christ. Someone had shot at the feds!

Republic: Chapter One (continued)

Apr 16, 2007 08:11 AM

He looked around the crowded diner, and said, “This sure is going to hit Highview hard. Eight hundred families… I guess more than half the town worked at that plant.”

He didn’t finish the thought aloud. Desperate people tended to do desperate things.

Prayer at Rumayla Podcast: Chapter Five Part 3

Apr 15, 2007 10:08 AM

Thanks for stopping by, this is the final installment in chapter five.

In this episode, Chet Brown wakes up in jail and is confronted with a Vietnam veteran jailer who tries to talk him out of his despondency. In this chapter we also get the first real view of combat during the Gulf War.

Republic: Prologue

Apr 14, 2007 09:52 AM

"Come on, old man, just give me the money," the man said. As he spoke, his whole body shuddered. Drug addict, Martha thought, Or he's really sick.

Walter grimaced. "All right, don't get your panties in a wad," he said, working the register. His eyes darted to Martha, then to something below the register.

With a smooth, quick motion, he reached beneath it and lifted a shotgun to his shoulder.

Republic: A Novel of America's Future

Apr 14, 2007 09:32 AM

Welcome to the America of the future: an intrusive federal government; economy going down the tubes; and terrorism, domestic and foreign, wracking our nation. In 2016 America has become a place of fear and suspicion. Terrorism and government crackdowns have brought on a cycle of spiraling inflation and unemployment. Basic civil liberties are at risk in a country changed, yet frighteningly familiar.

Be A Character in My Next Book (or, my Shameless Promotion

Apr 10, 2007 12:23 PM

Did you ever want to be the villain in a suspense novel? A tank crewman charging into battle? A Senator or Representative? Now’s your chance. Sort of.