Author Archives: Deanne E. Gwinn
Intimidation, part two
I got in front of her and slowed again. This time when she passed me I took a look at the young man beside her. They were about the same age, nothing particularly remarkable about either of them. He also … Continue reading
Intimidation
I had an interesting experience today. I drove up to the nearby city to run a couple of errands. It seemed everywhere I went I was meeting the same SUV, to the point that I figured it might be following … Continue reading
Citizen Corporation Goes to Turkey
Citizen Corporation went to Turkey and started a delivery service. Since Citizen Corporation wanted to take home lots and lots of money so he could buy another BMW, he didn’t pay his employees in Turkey very much. He didn’t care … Continue reading
Empathy and Compassion
Lately I’ve been reading the word “empathy” used where I believe the term “compassion” would apply. Here are the definitions in my dictionary (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, fourth edition.) Empathy: identification with and understanding of another’s … Continue reading
Citizen Corporation
“On January 21, 2010, with its ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons.” http://www.movetoamend.org In January five Supreme Court justices told us corporations are citizens of the United States, with all … Continue reading
The “Tri” in Trilogy
Part III, Encounter Darkness, is payback time for Daron, but Kate struggles to turn the tables. While the escalating feud propels Kate’s aptitude for mischief to new levels, it also pushes her into a moral darkness she may not escape.
Quick Summary of Part Two
In Vaporous Night, part two of the trilogy, Kate spins a tale that sends Daron on a wild goose chase for a time machine. Her plan to use this as an opportunity to flee the madman is foiled, however, since … Continue reading
How to Walk in Waltz Time
In Light Thickens, the protagonist is described as “walking in ¾ time” or waltz time. But Kate isn’t just walking, she’s skimming along “up to tempo” – as in moving rapidly. Some people might think a waltz is a … Continue reading
A Fast Over-View of Light Thickens
Light Thickens, part one of the trilogy, establishes the conflict between grad student Kate Sanger, a skilled teller of tall tales, and Kurt Daron, a dangerous derelict with technology from the future. After Kate rescues a smuggled Australian koala in … Continue reading
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