FNN Report: Clintons form exploratory committee for Chelsea’s daughter Charlotte

Charlotte Clinton Mszvinsky, born in September 2014 to her mother Chelsea Clinton, now has her own political action committee to analyze and prepare for a run for the Presidency in thirty-five years or so. FNN’s political reporter Stacy Conundrum broke this story. One of the committee’s initial tasks is to organize a Senate campaign for the tyke so she can …

IWSG: Ask PZM, December 2014

It’s that the first Wednesday in the month again, which means Insecure Writer’s Support Group Wednesday. Thanks to our noble Ninja Captain Alex J Cavanaugh, it’s time to share our fears and insecurities, or support and assistance. Doesn’t matter which.  If you’d like to join, click here. Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post. …

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond.

I’m very pleased to announce that The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond is available for downloading. As you may have heard, it’s packed full of excellent information, supplied by some very talented writers. Please help us spread the word about this wonderful book. Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The …

FNN Report: Center for Alien Research Issues

Cockroach Report The Center for Alien Research (CAR) located in Weehawken, NJ today issued a startling report about cockroaches. FNN Science Reporter Sue Entropy is following this case. In the report on this explosive research project, CAR announced that analysis of cockroach DNA has found that cockroaches are an alien species. Further, cockroach remains at archeological digs indicate the bugs …

Living in Mexico.

Today is day #17 of our winter hiatus in Bucerias, Nayarit. Is it my age or is it the change in climate that has me shaking my head as to how fast those seventeen days have passed? Doesn’t matter. I will gain momentum soon and begin a routine of writing and blogging and whatever else I promised myself I’d do …

IWSG: Ask PZM Nov 2014

It’s that the first Wednesday in the month again, which means Insecure Writer’s Support Group Wednesday. Thanks to our noble Ninja Captain Alex J Cavanaugh, it’s time to share our fears and insecurities, or support and assistance. Doesn’t matter which.  If you’d like to join, click here. Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post.Our …

FNN Report: New Reality Show Revealed

FNN Logo FNN entertainment reporter Mia Diversion had an exclusive interview with independent TV producer, Pom Posity. Mr. Posity told Mia he had a new reality show in production called “The Widower”. In it, a dozen widows peruse a widower and try to win his hand. The youngest of the contestants is seventy-two. The oldest is eighty-one. The entire show …

How to Write a Good Villain

by A.F.Stewart Like with all characters, when I write villains I strive to create well rounded, relatable constructs with sound reasons for their actions. Those reasons may be awful, but they have to be plausible. Villains need to be complex, like any character, with flaws and quirks, weakness and strengths, but they do come with a built-in problem:  how to …

IWSG – Ask PZM – book covers

It’s that the first Wednesday in the month again, which means Insecure Writer’s Support Group Wednesday. Thanks to our noble Ninja Captain Alex J Cavanaugh, it’s time to share our fears and insecurities, or support and assistance. Doesn’t matter which.  If you’d like to join, click here. Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your …

FNN – Reporter Stacey Conundrum

FAUX NEWS NETWORK We make it up so you don’t have to FNN Congressional reporter Stacey Conundrum filed this report. Congress has called for an outright ban on a new drug.  The drug, called Perfecto from Shoestring Pharmaceuticals, is currently prescribed to eliminate persistent problems with ingrown toenails. Unfortunately, an unanticipated and troubling side-effect has been found according to new …

IWSG: Sept 2014 – Ask PZM

Welcome to the first Wednesday of the month, Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. IWSG is the brainchild of our noble leader Alex J. Cavanaugh, who understands our need for fellowship. If this sounds like a group for you, check out IWSG’s webpage for instructions. It’s a simple process: “Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and …

Proof I participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The following video may or may not be self-explanatory, so here’s what I didn’t say and should have. The ALS ice bucket challenge was introduced to help raise money for the progressive neuromuscular disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Because of the ice-bucket challenge, they have surpassed $10 million. I nominated 3 cousins (they know who they are) in …