A Touch of Class

If you know me, you know I am about as practical as a nickel in a piggy bank. In my world view, clothing protects me from the elements and from embarrassment. Consequently, I identify clothing in two categories: dirty clothes, which go into the hamper; and clean clothes, which come out of the drawer. And for the record, I do help with the laundry.

My daughters seem to think my fashion sense is something between a Depression-Era hobo and Robinson Crusoe. I think maybe they overly dramatize my propensity to opt for comfort over fashion.

None of that actually matters at this moment. The shirts that we had monogrammed for our public appearances are classic, comfortable, and acceptable for going out in public. Yes, my wife made the decisions, with strong hints, about style and color. I did, however, come up with the wording. I suppose that would stand to reason.

Anyway, we will be at the Oriental Boat Show April 21-23. Come out and see us there. I think we might even look better in person.

We may look like a wreck in the wind and sun, but we promise we do not bite. 

Seeing Double!

This will be the third year running that we have a vendor's booth for our boat mission work at the Oriental Boat Show. But I'm certain you all know that we don't ever quite channel normal, and this year is no exception. So, we will also have a vendor's booth at the same boat show for Inkling Publications!

At this moment you may be thinking – RV, you've lost your grip on reality. The Oriental Boat Show is a … is a boat show.

An excellent observation, to be certain. However, Inkling Publications is now the official retail/wholesale distributor of my books. And Boathouse Mouse Adventure #3 is slated to be hot off the press just in time for the boat show. After all, what venue could be better for our public debut of Boathouse Mouse Adventures than a boat show?

By the way, we will have all of my titles there, so no worries.

Now, getting back to the blog's title assertion, you may notice a dual set of announcements on social media sites about the boat show. To demystify these apparently cloned blog posts, we will indeed have two booths. We were told they can be side by side. If the organizers can pull that off, that would be amazing. I certainly hope the two booths are at least in sight of each other.

And I surely hope to see you there.

RV Hodge - Author - Action Figure Set

Introducing the RV Hodge - Author Action Figure Set

Pre-order to beat the Christmas rush!

Prices and availability may vary by region.

Available April 1st in all of the “better” retail outlets.

As a personal note, I really wanted to have a machete as an accessory, but the toy maker claimed it was out of character, so they included a coffee mug. - RV

The Joy of Writing Fiction

One of the great pleasures I derive from writing fiction is that I do not have to color within the lines. (That was a metaphorical jump there.)

What I mean by that is, I have a great deal of interpretive latitude with facts. In other words, I get to make up stories that are not entirely factual. Normally, my blog posts are factual or at least allegorical. But there are special occasions that call for something beyond a recounting of daily life on planet earth. 

This post may make it appear that I am leading up to something. Well, as a matter of fact, I am. Stay tuned, because in six days, there will be a major announcement right here on this blog.

Introducing Inkling Publications

Coming Very Soon!

Inkling Publications will offer onsite retail sales, and a wholesale connection, for my readers and vendors. I am muddling my way through this construction project as I learn how this all works in the cyber-universe. I hope to have the page linked up within a week or two and be live for action by mid-April!

More News coming. Stay tuned!