Now that I have to ask people to buy it, I ask myself why I chose that title. The title popped into my head for several reasons. One of those is that it is attention-grabbing. Perhaps rage bating. Which I see now that making your reader angry at you is not the best publicity. But … Continue reading Why I chose that title: No More Ugly Girls
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Realistic Heroines: The Journey in No More Ugly Girls
No More Ugly Girls Reviews Fiction about breaking generational trauma and rewriting your life script I am going to present a review of my book No More Ugly Girls. Here’s two caveats to keep you reading. 1) it is critical of my work. 2) I have a point. Here is the review. Initially, I found … Continue reading Realistic Heroines: The Journey in No More Ugly Girls
Jesus Was Clear
The Bible says a lot of different things. Fundamentalists and conservatives extrapolate from the different passages. Jesus was clear and he repeated it many times. Give your money to the poor!
Alienation and Standup Comedy
The novel "Shattered" by Thomas Cannon explores themes of alienation and emotional pain through the character Mikey Haskell, a standup comedian. It draws on personal experiences, societal issues like abortion, and influences from literature.
Why ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Still Rings True
I tried to reword an often given piece of advice Of course the original is the most succint: Happy wife happy life. I was in a mood, so this was my attempt to do it snarky and maybe funny. The secret to a marriage is these two things: Accept everything your wife says is smart … Continue reading Why ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Still Rings True
We can be Tough and Kind
https://bluejayblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/kindness-is-not-obsolete/ “Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the figure of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”–Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fiction about breaking generational trauma and rewriting your life script
The author discusses character flaws and seeks to portray relatable struggles in "No More Ugly Girls."
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.
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, … Continue reading Gritty psychological fiction set in the 1990s comedy scene
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.
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