I've created a new blog page just for my posts relevant to my radio show, The Forge. It's here: http://theforgeradio.wordpress.com This Thing We Call Midwesthell.
It’s A Dog’s Life
~3 million stories, each unique, no matter how similar to another. 3 million lives that interact and affect each other, most without ever realizing it or understanding that though they are but one drop in an ocean, there would be no ocean without every single one of them, and that each ripple caused by each... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Fivefold – Hold On
My review of Fivefold's EP, 'Hold On,' for The Forge. Hold On Fivefold http://www.fivefoldband.com Review by Rob Salem Veterans of the St. Louis underground, rock band Fivefold delivers a quality set on their 6-song EP, Hold On. The album reflects the maturity that you’d expect from band that’s been together for 7... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: CATALYTIC – THE VOICE OF REASON
In addition to my poetic and fiction writing, as an on-air radio show host I sometimes review albums from underground rock and metal bands. Here's a review I just did. Be sure to check out my show, The Forge on Radio Free Kokomo. The Voice Of Reason Catalytic Release Date: 14 June 2014 https://www.facebook.com/CatalyticMusic... Continue Reading →
Midian Unmade: Table of Contents Announced
Joseph Nassise, one of the editors for Midian Unmade: Tales of Clive Barker's Nightbreed, has announced the table of contents for the anthology. Del Howison, also an editor of the anthology, announced recently that Tor Books will be publishing Midian Unmade in Spring 2015. I'm excited and honored to have my work included in this... Continue Reading →
Ashes
Whithered away by tide and tempest, torn apart by pride's passions, in light I burn, and seek redemption for the me that is now ashes.
Coal
It dies in an instant, the spark of hope, returned to the black from whence it came; light, unyielding, except to time, is out-shined only by darkness.
The Sanctuary of the Storm 