Karl’s Korner

Good evening, my friends from all over the globe. We’re getting hits on the website from many countries and we welcome you all.

Yes, today was beautiful, about 80 degrees if not a little hotter in the late afternoon. The morning started off looking like rain, with dark clouds surrounding us, but as always, they seem to break apart when they hit our bay and split, going out to sea and behind us. Then they join up again in the north. Strange, but I guess it has to do with the open water, or something!

We took two walks, one to make up for the many days we’ve missed the past two months. We noticed the clover seems to be taking over most of the block behind us; all the sidewalks and public areas between the sidewalks and the street are covered with the stupid stuff. It is a mess and is spreading all over town. I don’t know how to contain it - that would take tons of weed killer.

We ate at Mac’s BBQ, hoping to see the owner, Domingo, and sell him a book, but he was off tonight - maybe tomorrow.

Then we headed up to the theater for “free popcorn” night and to see “Shutter Island”, which might make you shudder in places. As an author, I figured the plot out about halfway through, but still, it was interesting and seemed to hold the attention of the audience. I won’t go into details - go see it yourself and enrich the stars of Hollywood.

We talked to the manager afterward and asked about the possibility of holding a book signing there on a Tuesday night when all the Winter Texans are there eating their free popcorn. We’ll wait to see what the owners say. Keep your fingers crossed.

We had a nice discussion with her about the terrible plots and storylines of most movies made nowadays. She agrees there is way too much violence, profanity, sex and needless killings, explosions and stupid car chases through the supposedly empty streets of our big cities. Not much of this has anything to do with the plot or storyline. I guess Hollywood thinks we’re all stupid enough to want those things. Do you?

I think you’ll agree with me that all of my novels would make great movies that would keep the audience entertained and guessing until the end. I just wish someone who had some say in Hollywood would take a look at my books. Keep hoping with me.

Forty of my fans will soon be receiving bumper stickers in the mail. My sister-in-law - the missionary in the Philippines - got them for me. I am working on ordering more here, so if you’d like one for the back bumper of your vehicle, let me know by email at:
author@karlboyd.com I’ll be glad to send you one FREE when the next order comes in.

I hear Carol getting ready for bed, so I guess I’ll do the same. I got five more pages written on “The Don’s Stimulus Package” last night. If I keep that up, the book will be finished in a couple months, (or less). It all depends on how well I sleep, (or don’t).

So, for tonight, I’ll call it quits and look for you all here tomorrow, of the next time I find time to get online and chat with you.

One last thing - there is a comment form below for you to fill out and send me your thoughts, or go to my Facebook account and drop me a line. If you’d like me as your “friend” - I’d be honored to accept.

Until next time,
Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl

Good evening, my friends,

Yes, we’ll have a book signing this Saturday, March 13th, (our favorite number), and possibly the 14th, (depending on the Saturday sales), at the Starbucks in Portland.

In addition, we’ll hold one at Curves in Rockport on Monday, the 15th, to publicize the new novel.

Then, if things are going well, we’ll be back at Starbucks for a couple days next week - probably Tuesday and Wednesday, but we’ll see how tired we are after three days in a row sitting on our duffs and selling books - LOL

It was a bad day today - first it began raining just as we left for the Navy base in Corpus Christi, and it continued to rain all day until late this afternoon. That wasn’t so bad, but driving in Corpus in any weather is a challenge, (did I mention that the city of CC has the second worse drivers in the country?) But, we managed to make our way to the base, only to be told that our decal to get on the base was now expired - “Pull over to the building there and they’ll take care of you,” the nice guy on the gate said.

Knowing I had to have my registration, license and INSURANCE papers, I sorted through a large envelope I keep in the glove compartment for just such occasions as this - and, you guessed it - no proof of insurance was to be found, (although we DO have insurance)! So, foiled again, we turned for home as the rain came down harder. It was not a fun ride home.

We were hoping to replace our two recliners, one of which fell to pieces last night - imagine this, one of the main components was made of particle board - you all know how dependable that junk is.
But, enough of that.

We got home and I took the old recliner to Castaways for someone to fix if they want to. Then I came home and started running off letters and attachments for a big mail out for the new book.

I hope you receive your copy and will respond soon. I’d like to get another book on the way, but with nearly 1,000 on hand, I need to move these first. Thanks in advance.

On another note, we attended a very nice talent show at the high school here in Rockport yesterday. Lots of GREAT talent is available in just ordinary folks who live here - the show was amazing! We really enjoyed ourselves.

And, on top of that, we had a nice chat with Todd Hunter, State Representative from District 32 - and a great fan of my writing. (He is two books behind now, but promised to see me this Saturday at Starbucks and get caught up on the adventures of Roger and Carl and the newest characters in “Palmyra”.

Todd gave a great short speech on how important the coming Census is to all Texas citizens. We need to make sure we count everyone and get our fair share of that “stimulus” money that’s out there somewhere.

So, I’ll close for now and hope to see you at Starbucks or Curves.

You’ll save the $3.00 shipping if you stop by and chat for a while, (and have a hot latte or some other exotic drink).

I’d love to see you and hear how you are enjoying my novels.

Until then,

Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl & Carol

Good evening, my friends,

Sorry to be so long in adding to my blog, but my computer was down for two days as my CD drive went out suddenly. Thanks to my neighbor, Nancy, my life blood is up and running again.

Just before Nancy came over, someone must have been messing with my electricity - I thought it was the entire neighborhood when the lights went out and then came on, back off, on, etc., for about ten times in five minutes; but it wasn’t. I have no idea who or what caused this, but I lost one of my files on “The Don’s Stimulus Package” - the fourth part of the “Yes, we ‘con’” trilogy. Thankfully, I had most of it backed up on my laptop, but it was still a busy day today attempting to remember everything I had written previously and try to reconstruct it all. It was a chore and I know it’s not as good as the original - it never is, but I’ll keep attempting to get it right. The storyline is moving along well and I’m happy with the progress I’m making on this story.

But, as I said in the title line - my latest novel, “Palmyra, Isle of Death” is here and I’ve already sent out several copies to my fans who ordered them in advance. I’ll be looking for your order in the mail - don’t delay!

Thanks so much to my computer expert, Nancy Paulson, for updating my website. I think you’ll agree she does a wonderful job. Check out all the different “buttons” for an updated interview with the author, Bio and other pages. A review page is forthcoming soon.

If you are looking for someone to build you a website and maintain it in a very positive manner, go on line to Nancy@rockportwebsites.com and see what she can do for you. I highly recommend her and her husband, Dennis, (my fishing buddy), as they combine to do fantastic work.

They already have a group of clients throughout the Coastal Bend Area who will also give you good recommendations.

On another subject, the Fulton Oysterfest is taking place this weekend. If you’re looking for a good place to go for wonderful food, entertainment and fun, plus arts and crafts, etc. Head for Fulton and support our many charitable organizations that will have food booths and other items for sale. Many of them depend on this event to support their charities. You won’t go wrong.

But, it’s late again, and I just got my new mattress set yesterday, so I have to try it out and get used to sleeping on it. It would be nice to get a good night’s sleep for a change. Wish me luck.

In the meantime, check out the rest of my website and get those orders in the mail!

Until the next time we visit,
Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl

Good evening, my friends,

Yes, there will shortly be some nice changes to my website. My latest novel, “Palmyra, Isle of Death” will be listed along with my narration of the storyline or plot.

Another welcomed change will be the fact that I have a few copies of my first novel, “Signs of Our Times” on hand now, so you can order it from me instead of paying a lot more to the publisher.

If things work out, perhaps I can get out of my contract for that book and re-issue it with a lot of the swearing deleted.

I feel that I’ve made a definite improvement in my writing by avoiding the overuse of profanity. It adds nothing to the story and may offend some readers.

The biggest change to the website will be the posting of the new, low prices. Each book will sell for $14.75, plus state tax and shipping, (where applicable). If you purchase one or more of my novels at book signings, of course the shipping doesn’t count.

The orders are beginning to show up in the Post Office box. I had one new reader order one copy of all five of my books - that was nice of her. I know she’ll enjoy them.

We voted today in the Republican primary - will keep our votes private. What amazed me was the fact that there was a desk in the same room for Democrats to check in to vote. The entire time we were there, (which was considerable, since I have to be sworn in so I can assist Carol with her ballot), there wasn’t one Democrat who showed up to vote. There was a long line for the opposing party. Is this a harbinger of things to come in November? Hope so!

On the same note, I saw my first, “Impeach Obama” bumper sticker yesterday on a van from Colorado. I don’t remember if CO went for Obama or not, but it was a strange sight to see.

The only problem I see with that philosophy is that would leave Biden in charge, and possibly move Pelosi up to VP. Excuse me, but I don’t think the American public want that to happen.

I’m going back over “The Lost Priest” for the very last time, checking the editing. So far, I haven’t found much to change, which makes me happy. I want to get on to other projects. I just came up with the basic beginning for another story. If I can work out a few things in the prologue, I’ll post it here for you to be the first to review.

So, look for some definite changes tomorrow, and get those orders in now for my newest novel; and any others you may have missed ordering in the past. The price is right.

For tonight, I’ll bid you a good night’s sleep. My new mattress arrives on Friday and I can’t wait!

Until tomorrow,
Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl

Good evening, my friends,

Yes, once again I am burning the midnight oil editing another novel, but soon this one will be done and on the shelf awaiting this summer and publication then.

In the meantime, “Palmyra, Isle of Death” is now available for you to purchase. 250 copies were dispatched on Thursday and should be here within 8-10 days, so get your orders in now.

Send a check for $19.l00 ($14.75 for the novel, $1.25 state sales tax, and $3.00 for shipping, to:
Karl Boyd Productions
P. O. Box 2096
Rockport, TX 78381-2096

Today was a mixture of sun and warm wind, which then turned cooler as the day progressed along. I don’t think Spring will ever get here, but we keep hoping. Tomorrow is supposed to be nasty again.

We hope you all are warm and dry wherever you are. Another earthquake, in Chile this time. Do you think Mother Nature is trying to tell us something? We need to clean up our act and stop polluting Mother Earth.

But, it’s late and I don’t feel like climbing way up on my soap box tonight, so I’ll take it easy on your folks. Lots of friends from the Philippines have been visiting my website. Hope you are enjoying my blog and will order one or more of my novels.
Until next time,
Vaya con Dias, my friends,
Karl