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Every so often I post a short story, usually to fill out a week since I like to start new stories on Monday. Very often these are outtakes from previous books that didn't make the final cut. Others are purpose-written short stories. And, every now and then I may post some commentary of some sort or other. This is just a catchall section for all of these, in no particular order; additions will be irregular. The Outlanding Originally with Busted Axle Road, this story was cut because it didn't really contribute to the story. First posted May 2008 The Sewer Pipe Originally with Dawnwalker, this scene was cut because it didn't really contribute to the story. I still think it's a pretty neat idea, though. First posted January 2009 Stopping at the Redlite The Redlite Ranch Bordello was one of the more unexpected but thought provoking things that happened to me in the development of the Spearfish Lake universe. It's provided some different perspectives on the roles of men and women, and more than a few lessons. Revised to be added as an "Author's Note" to Magic Carpet's new online version. First posted November 2009, Revised December 2011 Common Prologue to the Bradford Exiles I've been asked why the series is called "The Bradford Exiles." To tell the truth, it took me a couple of stories to realize that this was the unifying theme. First posted November 2009 Big Guy in the Grand Canyon I took a trip down the Grand Canyon in 2003; this is the trip report that I posted on another (now defunct) website. Several scenes and stories in several books have their start here. Many photos! First posted August 2010 The Temptation Reverend Noah Whittaker gets asked to do a slightly unusual favor for an old friend. I wrote several different openings to Canyon Fires before I managed to come up with one I liked. This one didn't make the cut for timing reasons, but I still like it. First posted December 2011 Bullring Days Cover Photo Expedition On September 16, 2011 Kathy and I took off for the Fairgrounds at Lima, OH, to catch the last Antique Auto Racing Association meet of the year. It was the last chance I would have before the publication of Bullring Days to get cover photos of the kind of cars featured in the first book of the series. I shot a potload of photos, and am only going to put a handful of them up here. I learned a lot, and one of the things I learned is just how much I got right in writing the series. These are extremely cool old cars, and owned and not too seriously raced by some extremely cool guys. First posted March 2012 Note: The Rocinante Epilogue, which used to be on this page, has been incorporated in the revised version of Rocinante. Also, The Lone Ranger has been temporarily removed for marketing purposes. Another Note: I realize there hasn't been a lot of change on this page recently, but as of December 2011 I'm planning on adding some items in the next year or so. I'll make an announcement in the current Newsbox when that happens. |