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Another day, another rant against hypocrisy.

J. Patrick Lemarr — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:21:16 +0000

I look around the Internet and see nothing but hypocrites: from the feminists who generalize men as sexist and then use their own sexist terms like “mansplaining”, people who claim to be open-minded and accepting of all lifestyles yet call Christians backward fools and run down (including crying “racist!”) anyone who has a differing political ideology, to Christians who’ve been shown much grace by their God yet can’t seem to muster any for their fellow human beings and are more concerned with legislating morality than they are living holy lives and sharing the love that was so freely given to them.

Am I immune to hypocrisy? No. But when I find it, I do my best to root it out. It just seems the stench of hypocrites is stronger than ever before and it really turns my stomach. God, as always, save us first from ourselves.

Laptop is fixed…

J. Patrick Lemarr — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:48:52 +0000

so expect more frequent updating and news on the upcoming book.

BLACK BLACK BLUES is making its way into the world…

J. Patrick Lemarr — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:53:32 +0000

A quick calculation showed that 86% of the original print run of BLACK BLACK BLUES have found a home. I expect that to be 100% within a week. Some who ordered a copy may still be waiting on the USPS to deliver their copy. Please try and be patient. Their holiday delivery load always slows things down this time of year. Even with the delays, everyone should have their copy by early next week at the latest.

Didn’t get a copy? No worries. After the holidays, I plan to do a second print run. Anyone who missed out can claim a copy then.

Keep coming back to the Insomniac Writer and The Write Crowd for some of the fun updates coming up soon… including an audio version of BLACK BLACK BLUES.

Need a great cup of coffee to go with your BLACK BLACK BLUES?

J. Patrick Lemarr — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:11:39 +0000

Well, then you need to visit my friends Aree and Sally Bray at Kaaterskill House in Stamford, NY. Not only are they a great place for a steaming mug of java and a yummy panini, but you can pick up your FREE copy of BLACK BLACK BLUES from them and visit the Write Crowd via their free WiFi.

In an age of coffee mega-franchises, it’s great to be able to support a locally owned and operated coffee joint that regularly brings good music and great coffee to their community. If you live in the Catskills, or are planning a visit, be sure and stop by Kaaterskill House. You’ll be glad you did.

Brief Apology

J. Patrick Lemarr — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:37:48 +0000

I just realized that the dates on my posts (in each title) were off due to me writing long hand and not posting those. The last 3 posts or so were dated incorrectly. I’ve corrected them and will post yesterday’s work shortly. Sorry for the snafu!

It LIVES!! My 3-day Novel, “CALL ME VIC” is complete…

J. Patrick Lemarr — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:28:40 +0000

It was a crazy weekend, only made possible by my beautiful and understanding wife taking on the lion’s share of responsibilities around the house. I got started 30 minutes late due to a nasty line at Jack-in-the-Box, but I worked my butt off and managed to finish the first draft in 52 hours (really more like 46 or so, since I did sleep briefly those two days.) After some sleep and time with my 2 month-old daughter, I spent the last 12 hours of the contest editing.

I would highly recommend that you try it next year. It taught me a lot about discipline and planning that I feel will only make me more prolific. I doubt my crazy book will be a winner, but I had a lot of fun writing it, and I think it’s a fun read if nothing else.

Now, I just need to sleep for three days straight to catch up!

Ho-Ho-Holy Night! Where did the year go?

J. Patrick Lemarr — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:41:54 +0000

I don’t know about you, but the older I get the faster time seems to whiz by. I’m afraid that, if I blink, I might find myself on Easter Sunday of 2017. For those of us who spend a good deal of our free time with characters of our own making, the holidays may require us to set aside our writing to spend some time with family. That’s a good thing, folks. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Just pledge to yourself that you’ll pick back up after the holiday and get reacqainted with your work. You’ll likely find you have even more inspiration.

The holidays mean I’ll be away from the blog, but expect new podcasts from me in 2008 as well as my continued blogging. In the meantime, be giving some thought to entering the First Official Write Crowd Contest. We have some cool prizes, plus bragging rights!

I hope the holidays – however you choose to spend them – will bring you joy and inspiration for your first bestseller!

J. Patrick Lemarr