(Day 7) There are a number of cities, towns, and villages that feature in my book. There’s even a little hamlet. Most are at least based on real places, but two of them are made up entirely out of whole cloth. To my knowledge, there is no sinister Bavarian Alpine valley village named Waldheim, and […]
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(Day 6) OK, today I had another idea planned for my “13 day countdown” post, but since I’ve been out running around all morning to bookshops and libraries in the shockingly premature summer-like heat (and this from someone who remembers band camp in the blazing (<-why might that be italicized) deep south back in the
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(Day 5) To celebrate the release of my book, I am running a mystery coupon promotion! Ooooh! Click the link above and enter code MARKGRAF at checkout for the hardcover, or BARON for the eBook and enjoy astounding savings. How much? Check and find out. You won’t be disappointed. And if you are (Impossible!) you
(Day 4) Today, I thought I’d share an image from my favorite painter, J.W. Waterhouse. I chose this one, “The Magic Circle”, not because it is my favorite of his, but to stay with the theme. I do like it, though. The Wiki page says it’s in the Tate in London. I was there about
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(Day 3) For today’s post, I offer a favorite poem of mine from Friedrich Rückert. The text has been sourced from https://gedichte.xbib.de/R%FCckert%2C+Friedrich_gedicht_2.+Die+Burgen.htm . I took the photo, which also represents something of a clue. Die Burgen Zu Trümmern sankt ihr unter Schicksalsstreichen, Doch noch in Trümmern scheint ihr stolz zu stehen, Verdammend von den Höh’n
(Day 2) You may encounter a tune amid your read… In what context, you ask? Well, do you want a spoiler? You do? Tough! Just hush and listen to Strauss for a minute: Papa Strauss! Are your eyes closed? They should be. I scoured YouTube for versions, but this one, and the Berlin Orchestra’s version*,
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(Day 1) For today’s update, let me catch you up with some news: The hardcover is now available for pre-order. Certain outlets will have it later than others, but the book itself, at least in its electronic format, will go live for everyone worldwide on June 4th. It’s showing on Books-A-Million’s website now, and I
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