Random thoughts...

[Sock Monkey]

Just read that Peter Straub died! Damn, I hope that it is untrue, but, the sources seem reliable. Am very bummed as this a favorite author for sure. I know it was not his most popular book; however, I still think about The Skylark all the time.

It's true. Multiple sources are reporting it including the New York Times. I'm at a loss for words. Straub is to me what King is to others. Matheson's A Stir of Echoes unlocked the door to the horror genre for me, but it was Straub's Ghost Story that blew that door off the hinges. It was revelatory. I want to write more, but right now I'm just sad. My condolences to his loved ones. I've been flirting with the idea, but now in remembrance of him, I'm going to go back and read all of his fiction in chronological order.

[Ben Staad]

I am gutted. Another great gone. Always hoped for that follow-up to Black House. The man could tell a story for sure.

Just read that Peter Straub died! Damn, I hope that it is untrue, but, the sources seem reliable. Am very bummed as this a favorite author for sure. I know it was not his most popular book; however, I still think about The Skylark all the time.

[sholloman81]

Just read that Peter Straub died! Damn, I hope that it is untrue, but, the sources seem reliable. Am very bummed as this a favorite author for sure. I know it was not his most popular book; however, I still think about The Skylark all the time.

[Ben Staad]

Best of luck to you. Hope it can be worked out quickly.

Well I really do have a medical issue this time. I've been experiencing an unusual problem for a guy. I had my first visit with a nurse practicioner this week about the issue and I see a specialist in three weeks. I'm done with the quack doctor who scared me earlier this year....I fired him!

Steve

[Dave1442397]

Well I really do have a medical issue this time. I've been experiencing an unusual problem for a guy. I had my first visit with a nurse practicioner this week about the issue and I see a specialist in three weeks. I'm done with the quack doctor who scared me earlier this year....I fired him!

Steve

Good luck. I hate medical stuff. I almost passed out at my daughter's dermatologist appointment when they started talking about mole removal. I asked them to stop talking about it for a minute, and when they looked at me they said I was as gray as a corpse.