Shakespeare—Bard of the One-Liners
When I was a teenager, I didn’t get Shakespeare. I groaned aloud in class when we had to read any of his plays—save for Romeo and Juliet. Maybe because the lovers were around my age. Or maybe it was because…
The Discovery of Chocolate
When you think of chocolate, what comes to your mind? Perhaps one of the top chocolate brands in the world as listed by Global Brands magazine including the countries that produce them: Ferrero Rocher (Italy) Guylian (Belgium) Patchi (Lebanon) Ghirardelli (United States)…
The Season for Giving
I want to use my post this month to talk about two of my favorite charities. One of which you can purchase yummy gifts to help out women in need—an extra bonus! Homaira Rahman Foundation (HRF) was started by my…
I Always Wanted Moore
Readers, friends, and family have asked me where I get my ideas. How do I come up with these stories with crazy baddies who create serums that turn men into women or villains who can transform into giant cockroaches? Where…
My Favorite Fictional Couples
Oh, the feels! I saw Favorite Fictional Couples trending on social media and it got me thinking about the ones I would choose. Immediately, I looked through books and movies on my shelves. Then I wrote a list, a very…
Choice Inspired by Westworld
HBO’s Westworld became my favorite new sci-fi show of 2016. It’s set in the future at an amusement park (Westworld) where guests can pretend they are in the Wild West by participating in gunfights, train heists, romantic entanglements, treasure hunts,…
Be the Owl
A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird.* ______________________________ I had an epiphany the…
My Craziest Adventure + Win Prizes!
Author Susan Illene interviews me for her blog this weekend. Drop by and comment for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card and two of my books. http://www.susanillene.com/2016/09/30/interview-with-j-t-bock/
Dama X—How do you say Ometeotl?
Ometeotl is one of the new Aztec gods referenced in Dama X. A creator deity, Ometeotl encompasses both male and female energies—the duality of our world. Dama X and the drug used on her enemies have a connection to Ometeotl.…
Dama X—How do you say Xochiquetzal?
In both A Surefire Way and Dama X, the Aztec goddess Xochiquetzal plays an important role. Our heroes will sometimes shorten her name to Xochi. Thanks to Emma Saying, a site listing thousands of word pronunciations, for this video that…