Blog Posts Thomas Cannon Author

  • Certain Unalienable Rights

    Certain Unalienable Rights

    Does the declaration of independence encapsulate our values? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” We know men means people. People mean everyone. So you may not…

  • Love Triangle Dynamics in Contemporary Fiction

    Love Triangle Dynamics in Contemporary Fiction

    No More Ugly Girls is a contemporary fiction exploring a love triangle where emotional health and self-love are crucial for happiness and relationships.

  • Transforming Negativity: From Grousing to Gratitude

    Transforming Negativity: From Grousing to Gratitude

    The author reflects on the tendency of some men to joke about marriage negatively, viewing it as a form of grousing or complaining. This habit can lead to a negative outlook on life and relationships. The piece advocates for the importance of intentional writing to express not only grievances but also gratitude, enhancing emotional well-being.

  • Gritty psychological fiction set in the 1990s comedy scene

    Gritty psychological fiction set in the 1990s comedy scene

    Overview of Shattered: In Shattered by Thomas Cannon, an oversized stand-up comedian named Mikey Haskell spirals into a severe mental breakdown following a devastating breakup with his fiancée. Set against the backdrop of the mid-1990s comedy circuit in the Twin Cities, this dark, gritty psychological drama explores what happens when a man channels his heartbreak,…

  • You Stepped Aside?

    I don’t think it would be evil to have a orderly, safe, legal step up in deportation. Make sure due process was followed. Set up a procedure that didn’t require masked men without guns and made sure agents were fully trained and mentally stable.