♫ This old dude's a writer, and that's just what he'll do
One of these days this dude's gonna write a story just for you ♫
Before I bore you with my wit and wisdom, I need to engage in a little BSP - blatant self-promotion, a highly recommended remedy for my running out of money affliction. Should you be convinced to purchase one or more of my books, and after being mesmerized by my storytelling, you can recommend the book to your friends, and for each one who buys a copy, you’ll receive enough royalties to possibly buy some really cheap beer or wine. Simply click on the books below and reach for your purse or wallet, and thank you in advance for your support.
Why the hell do I spend what precious time I might have left banging on computer keys? Damned if I know.
I am old, but I don't use a quill or a typewriter. I've gone all computer geek. Whether I'm writing creative fiction, non-fiction, something journalistic, or social media content, my goal is to offer readers engaging narratives, and where appropriate, the truth and some humor. I can honestly say I've never experienced writer's block. I may never win a Pulitzer or place anything on the New York Times bestseller list, but I will continue writing as long as I can take a breath.
The other vehicle I use for minute-to-minute posts, mostly political, is what I've named OGS - the Old Guy Says. I post those on Substack, Bluesky, and Facebook. I guess you have to find me under irishmikedavis, my handle, and link to see that stuff. So, I’ve done away with my blog; they’ve become rather passé, it would seem. I will try to gather my OSGs onto a page here, but man, there are a lot of them suckers.
I tend to research the hell out of what I'm writing about. That's an overstatement. I'm a skimmer, but I do look at a lot of data. I don't always attribute materials in my posts, partly because I'm rushing and lazy, or I do a bit of editing to something I've found, making it slightly different. I'm not plagiarizing or pretending I'm brilliant. I'm trying to blend various elements into something the reader will enjoy, and offer a fresh point of view.
Donations: I set up a donation button that has done zilch to date. Either it doesn’t work, or it doesn’t work. This is totally optional and just to keep this old writer, who's living on a fixed income, in decent wine and tequila. I've yet to make any money on my writing or blogging. If I ever reach an annual five-digit income from my writing, the donation option will go away.