Pitched Vol 1

Making the rounds in Baltimore

Posted inComics & Graphic Novels, Random Musings
So I spent this past weekend in Baltimore, making the rounds at the Baltimore Comic Con. Despite not really being a comic convention guy -- I don't shop for old comics, get sketches from the artists, or any of that other fun stuff -- I had a great time. That's because I accomplished my two primary missions. The first was to spend time with some great people. I met with some buddies for a now traditional weekend and crazed fun, met up with many folks from IMWAN and elsewhere, and in the process wore myself ragged. I've already told all…
Photos Eric Took, aka Photography Post

Photos Eric Took, aka Photography Post

Posted inRandom Musings, Works by Eric
Earlier in the year I shared some photos I took, 'cause that's what blogs are for, right? If only because I'm kind of itchy to spend some time outdoors and take some more photos, especially now that the weather as cooled, I thought I'd share a few more. Click the images for much larger versions. This was taken in Treasure Island, Florida: This next one was taken at a Lakewood BlueClaws game. I've tried to give it obnoxious, arty names like "Man in field" and such, and then laughed at my stupid idea. And finally, "Waiting," at Tampa International. So…
The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

Posted inRandom Musings, Uncategorized, Works by Eric
My new hobby is painting. I'm not very good at it. That doesn't matter, though. It's calming. Relaxing. Therapeutic. And so talent be damned, I sit out back with brush in hand, some music on, a drink nearby, and I paint. Most of my August weekends were spent painting, and damn was it a great way to wind down and get my head cleared. So I thought I'd share the few pieces I've done. After all, aren't self-indulgent, "hey everybody, look at me!" posts exactly what a blog is for? This is "Florida Sunset," and you might recognize this photo…
In between projects … and glad

In between projects … and glad

Posted inRandom Musings, Uncategorized
It has now been several weeks since I have been neck deep in a major project. And I'm glad for that. Sometimes I let myself get swamped in an effort to alleviate my perpetual boredom. All those writing projects I posted about a few months ago are on temporary hiatus as I get my head cleared. The comic anthology is finished and should be ready for order any day now, so that's off my plate. I'm not seriously working on any music projects right now (though I have some potential releases in the queue). Yes, the Year of Hitchcock podcast…

Trunk novel? What the hell is a trunk novel?

Posted inRandom Musings, Writing
Trunk novel. Somehow I had never come across the term, only seeing it for the first time these last few days. Don't know how it eluded me. If you've never heard the term, you'll certainly be familiar with the concept. A trunk novel is an old, unpublished manuscript stuffed away in a trunk (or drawer, or closet, or box, or whatever), in most cases because it's terrible. You pull out your old trunk novel, read it, and remember how bad you were. I can relate to that! My trunk novel -- and dear god I hope I don't build up…