From the moment I began telling friends and co-workers that I was writing this novel, I have been met with resistance. People have told me this isn’t a subject that most Ozarkers would be interested in. They do not understand that if you write a book, it will probably be read by people all over …
This is Mykel Daring, the main character of my novel, Dynamic Duo of the Ozarks. Described the other characters, including Silvy’s aunt, as “a short boy with hair like the Beatles and President Kennedy’s accent.” Using the same A-I program I tried last time, although with better results. I used my high school graduation photo …
Hope you have a merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
For the past year or more, we have heard people taking about the pros & cons of A I creator programs. We are hearing how they will be the end of humanity and lead to horrible consequences. I’m not convinced. I have tried various online A I programs to try to create “photos” of the …
I found this in either a Radio & Records or a Cashbox magazine from February of 1966. A WARNING ABOUT UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN RECORDS
(This is an short, upcoming chapter for your enjoyment, as Mykel goes toe-to-toe with a snooty lady at a bank.) Mykel had not been home in two weeks. He had told his mother he would come home often, since Lemming was only 50 miles away. His roommate last semester, Ralph Jenkins, was hung over most …
I decided that since I was writing about two characters from Knob Noster, Missouri, that I should drive around the town and see what it was like. Most importantly, can people see the missiles at Whiteman Air Force Base. I Googled how long it would take to get there from where I live in Lebanon, …
UPDATE: I’ve added a Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page featuring these songs & a few extras from the summer of 1966. I wanted to make a quick point that when people compile list of great summer hits, at least 3 come from 1966. Among them is Billy Stewart’s blistering, hyper version of …
My New Year’s resolution is to not only post more but finish this novel.
WIP: DYNAMIC DUO OF THE OZARKS 