Tag Archives: John R. Clark

This Too Shall Pass

Posted on August 10, 2023 by John Clark

John Clark sharing what happened a while back and how it’s currently shaking out. Several months ago, Beth’s laptop which she’d just upgraded to the latest version of Windows, locked her out. Since she’d had it since we lived in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anthologies, computer crashes, Dark Maine, John R. Clark, Maine fiction, perseveration | 6 Comments

SCBWI at 50

Posted on May 9, 2023 by John Clark

When Hardscrabble Kids came out last summer, I decided it might be helpful to join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I’d seen the organization mentioned numerous times in blog posts and author acknowledgments. My first activity was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alexandra Hinrichs, Jane Yolen, Jo Knowles, John R. Clark, Julie Bilven, Sam Taylor, SCBWI, Thor's Wingman, writing conferences | 1 Comment

I got them steadily depressin’, low down mind messin’ February in winter blues.

Posted on February 10, 2023 by John Clark

John Clark echoing others who have posted about darkness, bleak feelings, and being stuck in a rut. It’s been a number of years since winter in general, and February in specific bit me in the backside. This year, cumulative ‘stuff’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged black ice, Cabin Fever, computer malfunction, Dark humor, Depression, gift cards, John R. Clark, Maine winters, Microsoft | 8 Comments

De Feet or Defeat: Where do you stand?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with a soap box moment. Douglas Rooks’ opinion piece in today’s Waterville Sentinel begins thusly: “Tuesday will mark the 50th anniversary of my first vote. Since 1972, I’ve voted in 12 presidential elections and 11 previous midterms, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2022 election, ballot clerks, Civic involvement, Douglas Rooks, John R. Clark, Pittsfield Public Library, Political activity, Postcard campaigns | 8 Comments

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 →