Tag Archives: Wattpad

Have I Learned Anything From NaBloPoMo?

Posted on 2015/11/19 by The Hook

This is how they got me: If 50,000 words seem like 49,000 too many or you’re more interested in blogging than writing a book, NaBloPoMo — National Blog Posting Month — might be your speed: a challenge to post once … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n Bites.

Posted on 2015/10/19 by The Hook

I’m chalk full of random stuff today, folks, so bear with me. And no, I’m not just referring to the wildly-varying diet of the modern bellman. (Trust me, if I recounted that list you’d be amazed at the fact I’m … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again…

Posted on 2015/09/22 by The Hook

It’s early as I write this, but the hotel is by no means quiet. The performers have entered and the literal traveling circus is in full swing. Crasian tour guides. (Crazy bus tour operators.) Overworked, exhausted, bewildered bus drivers. Hundreds … Continue reading →

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The Hook Finally Gets It Up.

Posted on 2015/09/19 by The Hook

My second book on Wattpad, that is. Get your minds out of the gutter, people. To be clear, the intro and first chapter are available now. I’ll be rolling out regular installments at random intervals. To suggest the road to … Continue reading →

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Be A Lamb, Will You, And Read This?

Posted on 2015/09/17 by The Hook

My Dear Friends – And Ned Hickson:  I am in need of literary guinea pigs. Guess who gets the job? Let me know what you think of this small sample of my next book, which by the way, I will … Continue reading →

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Loser Like The Hook…

Posted on 2012/11/16 by The Hook

“Anyone with $500 can call himself an author these days.” -Anonymous reviewer. As you can see, not only is my friend Anonymous not a fan of self-publishing, he’s definitely not a fan of yours truly. Although he sent me this … Continue reading →

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Who Says Mondays Are Boring?

Posted on 2012/11/13 by The Hook

WARNING: Some readers may find material contained herein to be objectionable and damaging to the image of the hospitality industry in Niagara Falls… But those people are stupid. THE SITUATION: A room move – at 8:20 a.m. Trust me, if … Continue reading →

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Why I Love My Job.

Posted on 2012/11/10 by The Hook

Yes, you read that correctly, I am about to reveal precisely why I love my job. And yes, when all is said and done, at the end of the day, I really do love my job. It pays my bills … Continue reading →

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A Chip Off The Old Hook Block…

Posted on 2012/11/08 by The Hook

Yesterday was the 18th annual installment of “Take Our Kids to Work Day”, an event my daughter has been anticipating virtually since birth. So did it live up to her sky-high expectations? You be the judge. To begin with, she … Continue reading →

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Two Hooks For The Price of One!

Posted on 2012/11/07 by The Hook

It’s finally here. After years of waiting, “Take Your Kid To Work Day” has arrived at last. My lovely daughter – the greatest gift “The Big Guy” has ever blessed me with – will be joining me at work today … Continue reading →

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