Tag Archives: John R. Clark

Who Loves Ya Baby?

Posted on April 5, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with his retired librarian hat on today. The following comment was posted on the Maine library listserv a week back in response to a job posting for a part-time masters level library position. I share it as a … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged book groups, book sales, Business science and technology, Craft kits, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Maine library system, National Library Week, online resources, Reference resources, Waterville Public Library, Zoom | 7 Comments

Fatigue…And Not

Posted on March 28, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with a split column today. Covid…Invective…Constant bombardment from everyone wanting your loyalty and your money. Welcome to 2022. I’ve been off social media for all but a very few instances for more than a year. I’ve survived the … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged alternate universes, Civic involvement, John R. Clark, Lisa Clark, Maine clean elections, Maine Politics, Social isolation, young adult science fiction | 2 Comments

Cabin Fever, Supply Chain Woes and The ASS

Posted on March 4, 2022 by John Clark

I knew it was time to go on a road trip when Mother threw her hair dryer through our big screen TV. Granted she’d taken a hammer to the radio in the kitchen the day before when her favorite program … Continue reading →

Tagged Cabin Fever, Farmington, John R. Clark, Maine humor, road trips, Sandy Emerson, Supply chain issues, Word play | 8 Comments

With Sufficient Frosting, Even a Shoe Looks Like Cake

Posted on February 3, 2022 by John Clark

The following alert was issued on the morning of February 3rd by the Waterville police: “City police are searching for the sanity of a local resident. The wife of John Clark, age 73 of Waterville, hasn’t seen her husband’s sanity … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Aroostook County, Boston, Family loyalty, Insanity, John R. Clark, Leeches, Lewd and Laschivious, Obscure phrases, Short fiction, Word play | 9 Comments

In the Beginning

Posted on January 13, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark playing with beginnings. I’m aware that many writers I know, or follow through online blogs are feeling the funk of an extended pandemic. I have no such problem, at least in terms of short stories. I’m particularly pleased … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Creativity during ther Pandemic, John R. Clark, Magical realism, Maine fiction, short stories, suspense, Urban fantasy | 12 Comments

Why I Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark on why I review books. I have no idea how many books I’ve read, but I’d be safe saying it’s above five thousand since I was able to read unassisted. To put things in perspective, the number I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Amazon reviews, book reviews, Goodreads, John R. Clark, Librarything, Timothy Hallinan, Wolf Moon Journal, Young Adult Fiction | 3 Comments

Cover Story

Posted on May 10, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark playing around with cover possibilities for several YA books. What do you think? What happens when a somewhat shy teenager discovers an injured eagle, then finds out it’s really the god Thor who has been trapped by other … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged book covers, Fictional settings, John R. Clark, Magical realism, Maine teenagers, Mythology, Teen mental health issues, Young Adult Fiction | 5 Comments

Getting A ‘Read’ on Young Adult Fiction-Early Spring Edition

Posted on March 9, 2021 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing some of the great young adult fiction titles recently published. There have been so many, I can’t keep up with them, although not for lack of trying. Here are thumbnail reviews of recent reads that impressed me. … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark, Uncategorized | Tagged Ashley Schumacher, Ellie Cypher, Jo Spurrier, John R. Clark, Karen McManus, Lani Forbes, Mindy McGinnis, Neal Shusterman, New Young Adult Fiction, P.J Sharon, Tess Sharpe | Leave a comment

Like A Birch Tree

Posted on October 8, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing recent contemplations in this strangest of years. Like most of those blogging on MCW, I’ve had to look at events and circumstances on almost a daily basis in order to stay safe and sane. Unexpected changes have … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark, Uncategorized | Tagged Absentee voting, Coping strategies, ebay, John R. Clark, Pandemics, Recovery | 9 Comments

Playing Virtual Detective/Absentee Makes the Vote Grow Stronger

Posted on September 7, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark on an extremely important issue right now. While Brenda stole a bit of my thunder on Friday, this issue is too important not to keep up the reminders. I’ve never missed voting in an election since I became … Continue reading →