Blog Posts Thomas Cannon Author

  • Firefly’s Dark Reflection on Modern Governance

    Firefly’s Dark Reflection on Modern Governance

    Joss Whedon’s Firefly explores complex themes of governance and individual freedom, portraying the Alliance as both a functioning government and a controversial force.

  • Explore Creative Stories at Oshkosh’s Lakefly Book Fair

    Explore Creative Stories at Oshkosh’s Lakefly Book Fair

    The author reflects on their positive experiences at book fairs, particularly the upcoming Lakefly Book Fair on May 3rd. They emphasize the joy of meeting authors like Jane Dougherty and Sally Cissna, who share inspiring stories through their memoirs and historical fiction. The fair is free and showcases local talent.

  • Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

    Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

    In 2013, a group of writers got together and held a writers conference in downtown Oshkosh. We called it the Lakefly Literary Conference because it would be held each May and we wanted attendees to return every year. Our goal was to hold a reasonably priced conference that would have quality speakers and events. I…

  • Twins Spend a lifetime together in Oshkosh

    Twins Spend a lifetime together in Oshkosh

    The story reflects on elderly identical twins who live together, walk side by side, and share a deep bond. A tragic accident occurs, leaving one sister to navigate life without her mirror image companion.

  • In a Pickle: More Than Just a Charming Story by Jerry Apps

    In a Pickle: More Than Just a Charming Story by Jerry Apps

    In a Pickle by Jerry Apps is a nostalgic yet profound narrative about a pickle plant in 1950s Wisconsin, capturing the struggles of small family farms against industrialization.