Category Archives: holidays

Book Review: Star Wars Aftermath, by Chuck Wendig

Posted on November 7, 2015 by D.R.Sylvester

I’ve been a bit busy of late (haven’t we all), so I thought I’d roll a bunch of updates and stuff into one post, starting with a brief review of a neato book I read: Chuck Wendig’s STAR WARS Aftermath! … Continue reading →

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Mad Max: Fury Road – what a lovely film…

Posted on May 22, 2015 by D.R.Sylvester

Like many people, I had my socks rocked by the epicosity that is Mad Max: Fury Road. This post will be mainly about my thoughts on the film, so I’ll put all the non- Mad Max, nonspoiler stuff at the … Continue reading →

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Writing Over the Seas

Posted on May 18, 2015 by D.R.Sylvester

I’ve always loved flicks like the Mummy, or Indiana Jones, that step well outside the western world and off the beaten track. Reading has taken me through myriad exotic locales, especially in books by Matthew Riley (that launched me on … Continue reading →

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Chicago was rad

Posted on October 1, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

It’s time that I explained myself. I’ve been a very bad blogger. I haven’t made a post in almost a week! Well, here’s my excuse: Chicago, baby. It’s a helluva town. I had a great time, got a lot of … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is D.R? San Diego.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So I’m in the States, and it’s flipping awesome. Have I gotten any editing done? Not really… I’ve been to busy with work, San Diego craft beer, and general exploration, as follows… Sam Diego has a quaint old tram stop. … Continue reading →

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Terry Pratchett fans gonna like my holiday snaps

Posted on July 24, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So, back to work this week. KILL MEEEEEEEEEEEE. No in all seriousness, it’s not so bad. Not too many emails to come back to, lots of coffee to drink, fairly good idea about what I need to be doing. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Stopping to think ain’t so bad. Also BEER!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So I’ve been reading Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys and drinking delicious Czech style Far North Queensland beery goodness. He somehow makes a story about a spider god’s dumpy son into a fate-of-the-world battle of wits. Made me wonder if I … Continue reading →

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Why no blogging? Because holiday awesomeness

Posted on July 15, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So my word count has temporarily ground to a halt. I blame good weather and family fun times. I did however find myself being put on the spot by my sister, who told her myriad small children that I’m writing … Continue reading →

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Cairns babymoon begins tomorrow! What to pack?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Okay, what are the essentials of a week in the Aussie tropics with the wife? Aerogard, sunnies, spf30+ and laptop! Or is writing banned? Hmmmm What would you guys take? Wish me luck! Best regards, D.R.Sylvester

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