Publications
I enjoy writing flash fiction, short stories and novelettes. The idea of creating a brief story that can be completed quickly is appealing for me because it allows me to create something that is straight and to the point. Most of my ideas have serious twists in them and I really like stories that turn 180 degrees, they are the most fun for me to read as well as invent. Some of the pieces below are also historical research papers, instructional books and even scripts for a film. Most of them, such as the fictional pieces, are just for personal amusement but others I hope that people might learn something or benefit from reading it. Hopefully you are interested in checking some of these out for yourself.
Published / Printed:
Narodna Odbrana (The Black Hand): Terrorist Faction the Divided the World -
A faction of violence is completely determined to send a message to the leaders of Austria-Hungary that Serbians are not to be trifled with. A handful of armed men line the parade route of an Austrian heir with one goal in everyone of their dark minds. Luck, it would seem, is entirely on their side because after what seemed to be a failed mission turns into something that none of the men could possibly fathom. This is the story of the Black Hand’s greatest accomplishment and the world’s biggest slip up.Find a copy of the journal and take a look at this 34 page paper.
(The Oswego Historical Review Journal - May 2009)
Evading the Need to Think -
A look into religion and irreligion. Illustrating the complexity of the subject as well as guiding the reader towards the atheist’s side of the story. Evidence and reason are brought to the table in a way that is non-offensive and unobtrusive manor that is easy to read and understand. Be sure to get your issue and support the Oswegonian!
(Oswego State University’s Oswegonian - March 7, 2008 [part I & II] and March 14, 2008 [part III])
In editing:
Quadratics: The Multi-tom Focus
Finally an intricate look at the complexity of tenor drumming. This is a complete instructional guide to tenor drumming and it covers every angle such as the history and evolution of the drums and hardware themselves, the mathematics and physics involved with playing the instrument, and the guide to playing everything there is to know about the music that can be produced. Not only written for the beginning player, the book is also geared for advanced players, instructors and writers alike. Following a drumline warmup structure the book will directly prepare you for the activities in which the tenor drums (and all percussion instruments) are involved with! Tenor drumming has never been easier to learn!
The Podsaznáhniye Experiments
A series of experiments had begun in Podsaznáhniye Russia during the later twentieth century. The experiments exposed young children to high levels of toxins, conditioning, and even physical imparements. Eventually the patients were examined and shown to have excruciating issues with life. Misery, it seems, is something that is easily achieved and everyone of the patients fight within their own bodies to grip reality and clutch life, if even by a finger.
A Short Story of Halos and Hand Grenades -
A short story designed for the concept of the Syracuse based band Our 11th Hour. This is a rendition of their storyline and it uses their influences as references which makes the story pull on other ideas. The book is illustrated by Chris Blakley and Nathan Shafer. This can be picked up for free at any Our 11th Hour show or downloaded online at Our11thHour.com.
Narodna Odbrana [Script version]
A faction of violence is completely determined to send a message to the leaders of Austria-Hungary that Serbians are not to be trifled with. A handful of armed men line the parade route of an Austrian heir with one goal in everyone of their dark minds. Luck, it would seem, is entirely on their side because after what seemed to be a failed mission turns into something that none of the men could possibly fathom. This is the story of the Black Hand’s greatest accomplishment and the world’s biggest slip up.
In planning:
No Problem of Evil -
This is a paper that discusses the Problem Of Evil put forward in the religious debates. This paper argues that there is no such thing as evil and therefore there can be no problem of evil. It is a very in depth look at what is defined by the term ‘evil’ and why it is viewed as such. The paper will be finished in the coming months and will be available for download for free in that period of time.
Die -
A careful look at what death is, as well as how it should be thought of. Each chapter is a different angle of death and how it effects life. The book is meant to create appreciation for life that is rarely found within the minds of people in general.
Cacodaemony -
A man, known only as Doug, seems to live life extremely unhappy and always in dispair. He has the amazing ability of omniscience and already knows how his story ends. He is well aware of everyone’s thoughts and actions prior to them actually occurring therefore they have no free will in his eyes, but neither does he himself. To him life is pointless and his only option is appearently suicide. But is the death of one lonely man really that significant to anyone else? To people who never knew him? To an entire existence of mankind? Only Doug may know the answer.
The Autobiography of Patrick R. F. Blakley -
This is a fictional piece that is perpendicular to my actual life… A man was separated from his twin brother at birth in Saint Petersburg Russia in 1986. Becoming a softspoken drug abuser with no friends during school and finally dropping out would create a dreary life for the young man. His parents deaths would also impare his ability to live life. The only thing that keeps him alive is the farfetched search for an appearent twin brother. Surprisingly he is found, but it doesn’t look like that will make his life any better. In fact, finding a brother would turn Patrick’s life completely upside down and finally open his eyes to a blunt truth that pushes him to face a question to which only his closest family members could reveal an answer.
Inside Out -
An idea I had for a story that each chapter will show a bigger picture. It will start inside a man’s head. Then it will show that man in a stopped car with three other men. Then it’ll show that car stopped by many police vehicles on the highway. It will keep expanding until it is massive. The idea is very blurry right now but I’ll focus it more as time goes forward.