Tag Archives: John R. Clark

Most people wouldn’t be impressed by my new apartment, but that hardly mattered to me. It was affordable, had an extra bedroom, and came furnished. It was also within walking distance of my new job. Hell, I deserved something … Continue reading →

Posted on October 6, 2022 by John Clark | Leave a comment

The Alternate Creativity-Reading

Posted on September 6, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark, back to sharing some YA book reviews, partially inspired by a photo I saw online. I could live to 750 and still never read every book I think is intriguing. There could be worse fates I’m sure. Since … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book reviewing, Gillian French, Jen Doll, Jennifer Alsever, John R. Clark, Julia Walton, Margaret McDonald, Steven James, Young Adult Fiction | 2 Comments

Deja Vu, All Over Again, Or I Loves Me A Good’un

Posted on June 6, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark talking about two seemingly disparate activities I really like. It began back in the 1980s when I discovered how addicting and fun computer role playing games (RPGs) were. The Ultima series, Might and Magic games, Eye Of The … Continue reading →

Tagged book sales, Computer RPGs, Hartland Public Library, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Paperbackswap | 1 Comment

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 →

Tagged book groups, book sales, Business science and technology, Craft kits, John Clark, 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 →

Tagged alternate universes, Civic involvement, John Clark, 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 Clark, John R. Clark, Maine humor, road trips, Sandy Emerson, Supply chain issues, Word play | 9 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 →

Tagged Aroostook County, Boston, Family loyalty, Insanity, John Clark, 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 →

Tagged Creativity during ther Pandemic, John Clark, 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 →

Tagged Amazon reviews, book reviews, Goodreads, John Clark, 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 →