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Republic of Dirt by Susan Juby – review

June 7, 2016 by acrockofschmidt Leave a Comment

It’s never a good omen when a book review starts with a caveat but alas, I am doing just that.  In fact, having never been one to dwell in the lower echelons of omendom, I’m making two. The first is relatively benign, though potentially embarrassing in Canadian literature and book club circles.  I had no […]

Filed Under: Book Schmidt Tagged With: Book, humour, Leacock Medal, Susan Juby

The Martian by Ridley Scott – Review

December 30, 2015 by acrockofschmidt Leave a Comment

I finally went to see The Martian movie last night.  This is something I’ve been eagerly awaiting since discovering a movie was in the works after reading Andy Weir’s wonderful book.  My expectations were muted because, let’s face it, rarely do movie adaptions do their source material justice, never mind surpass them.  I can think […]

Filed Under: Movie Schmidt Tagged With: blockbuster, Book, movie, Sci Fi, space

Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson – Review

October 8, 2015 by acrockofschmidt Leave a Comment

Based on my entirely anecdotal, but undoubtedly accurate research, motivational quotes have got to be the least successful method for enacting measurable change in people’s behaviours.  Oh they make for terrific Facebook and Pinterest fodder but a quick look around on any given day clearly indicates they are having zero impact on the people who […]

Filed Under: Book Schmidt Tagged With: blog, Bloggess, Book, depression, humour, Jenny Lawson, mental illness, Neil Gaimain, review, Robert Heinlein, Stephen King

A Rare and Wonderful Children’s Book Called Cats

February 7, 2015 by acrockofschmidt 2 Comments

Like seemingly everyone else, I too went through an Antiques Roadshow addiction a few years ago.  I’d watch breathlessly as everyday people would shuffle forth with their family heirlooms and flea market discoveries each hoping they were in possession of a rare, miracle find worth tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Most would […]

Filed Under: Writing Schmidt Tagged With: Book, kids, Writer

My Traitorous Mind – A Short Short Story, Thankfully

November 20, 2014 by acrockofschmidt Leave a Comment

Two months ago I provided the world a great pleasure by publishing what is arguably the worst horror story ever written.  It is the worst because it is not very good, of course, but also because it’s not bad enough to be loved for its badness.  It will never become a cult classic or shared […]

Filed Under: Writing Schmidt Tagged With: Book, dance, music, Writer

Back For More – The Worst Horror Short Story Ever Written

September 5, 2014 by acrockofschmidt 7 Comments

“You should be a writer.” I have heard or read that phrase many times over the past two decades of letter writing. And no, not just from my mother.  Actually I don’t think my mother has ever said that; what the hell, mom?  It’s certainly flattering to hear from friends and family and it gives […]

Filed Under: Writing Schmidt Tagged With: Book, horror, short story, Writer

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