Middle Girth

Middle Girth

I was never a fan of The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins was never my friend or role model. Too many pages of tiny typeface read in a paperback rather than a college textbook… back in the day, I wanted to earn an A. At present, I’m especially not a fan of...
The Real World Settings of Books

The Real World Settings of Books

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com Welcome! You’ve arrived at the blog of PJ Colando, a member of the Insecure Writers Support Group, which is the brainchild of Alex Cavanaugh, an esteemed sci-fi writer and film critic. Here’s his page, an...
The Bunco Babe Secret Room

The Bunco Babe Secret Room

A dozen women convened once monthly, each serving as the group’s hostess in rotation. The group of middle-aged women munched on snacks while sipping wine, interjecting occasional sips of bottled water. To be included in this club as a regular player or a sub was...
Designated Listeners

Designated Listeners

Post-COVID times have been filled with promise as people emerged like bears from hibernation. It’s as if we Rip Van Winkled for two years, a fanciful, fairytale-inspired way to frame our forced quarantine state. We’ve all flocked to restaurants to spend...