Don´t know exactly why or for how long, but all I can tell you is that all Red Rose Publishing books are at a 50% off at Fictionwise.
Yep, you read correct, 50% off.
So just clink on the below link and the miss this chance!
http://www.fictionwise.com/servlet/mw?action=view&template=publisher.htm&publisherid=1099&index=0&sortby=b.NumberSold&sortorder=ASC&formattype=
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Check out the new reviews!
Here´s the link to the newest review for LM2T done my Manic Readers:
"...JH Bogran creates a light and fun romance that makes you smile. The characters are well done and the situation is comical to say the least. Bogran earns his stars with Love Me Two Times."
Buy it HERE!
Buy it HERE!
My deepest gratitude to Nicole and SteviB. Glad you enjoyed the little worlds I created.
wwwjhbogran.net
Love Me Two Times - 3.5/5 Stars -
http://manicreaders.com/index
"...JH Bogran creates a light and fun romance that makes you smile. The characters are well done and the situation is comical to say the least. Bogran earns his stars with Love Me Two Times."
Buy it HERE!
The Outpost - 4/5 Stars -
http://manicreaders.com/index
Buy it HERE!
My deepest gratitude to Nicole and SteviB. Glad you enjoyed the little worlds I created.
wwwjhbogran.net
Friday, March 21, 2008
News from The Outpost
My recently released short is getting its own share of spotlight.
Go to:
http://nenscl.blogspot.com/2008/03/celebrating-stpattys-day-with-my-first.html
Go to:
http://nenscl.blogspot.com/2008/03/celebrating-stpattys-day-with-my-first.html
Friday, March 7, 2008
Surprise, surprise!
Today I discovered something interesting: as you know, I was born and live in
David Archuleta’s mother is Honduran, and he has been to the country and has even performed here!
Well, that is good for the moral of the country I should think.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Where are you on Tuesday Nights?
After a long absence, I finally made it to one of my favorite live chats on the net: The ones hosted by Coffee Time Romance. Every Tuesday they have at least 3 authors, if not a whole publisher!
Last night, I had a great time. I had the chance to read good excerpts to include them into the “TBR” list and most important, managed to make some new friends!
If you don’t believe me, just check my friends count at “My Space”, never before has it seen such a leap in count!
So, Danette, Jenna, Angela, Kerry: Nice to meet you! And of course, Karenne, Liada, Lainey and the many more that make a place so cozy!Friday, February 29, 2008
Today is February 29!
Today is very special day.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Unfortunately, not everything is peachy...
Yes, I know I should be glad to receive good news. And I am, just this week I got my first review for Love Me Two Times, but also a new release: The Outpost.
I’m also gearing up for the release party, so no problems there.
However, when I was driving my kids to school this morning, my car started making some funny noises, especially when I was turning. Then the steering wheels started to shake wildly, like when you have a bump on a tire. I stopped, kneeled to see something, don’t know exactly what I was looking for since my knowledge in mechanics is limited to make sure the car has gas and oil (;-) ). So obviously, I didn’t see anything. I got back in the car, finally arrived to the school and when the kids got out and I accelerated, nothing happened!
Well, not exactly nothing, I felt and heard a noise coming from underneath the car. Although I don’t have my mechanic on “speed dial” he is on my cel’s phonebook. He said told me to leave the key with somebody at the school and he’s come to tow it later in the morning.
Already alerted the mrs. As she would have to pick up Daniel and Sebastian after school, also alerted the loan officer for some fast cash because only God knows how much is this going to cost me! Lol.
So in the words of Freddie Mercury:
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise -
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race -
And I ain't gonna lose -
We are the champions!
The Outpost is out!
My short sci-fi story that I was refering to a couple of posts back has been released today!
The Outpost
J. H. Bográn
Mainstream: Sci Fi
ISBN: 978-1-60435- 048-7
Cover Artist: Red Rose Publishing
Editor: Nancy Gail
Word Count: 1,300
Release: February 28th, 2008
BUY NOW - $0.99
Murphy's Law, is there anything else that can go wrong?
Karl Jackson and Joseph Doyle are stationed aboard Track 7, an outpost monitoring the traffic in and out of the solar system. When Karl wakes up with his nose pressed against a metal plank, he soon realizes that the lack of gravity is only the beginning of his problems.
Is gravity their only problem or is there more to it?
The Outpost
J. H. Bográn
Mainstream: Sci Fi
ISBN: 978-1-60435- 048-7
Cover Artist: Red Rose Publishing
Editor: Nancy Gail
Word Count: 1,300
Release: February 28th, 2008
BUY NOW - $0.99
Murphy's Law, is there anything else that can go wrong?
Karl Jackson and Joseph Doyle are stationed aboard Track 7, an outpost monitoring the traffic in and out of the solar system. When Karl wakes up with his nose pressed against a metal plank, he soon realizes that the lack of gravity is only the beginning of his problems.
Is gravity their only problem or is there more to it?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
First review for Love Me Two Times
Can you see me jumping up and down?
Well, it coldn't be over better news, I got the first review for Love Me Two Times.
" Some women can totally change their mood by simply making a change in their hairstyle. Wear it up and it's sophistication, down and it's carefree fun. But, when Paul Barry doesn't notice the change from down to ponytail, and his date goes from Mary to Marion, he's in for a wild courtship in J.H.Bogran's Love Me Two Times...it is packed with laughs and woes as Paul falters now and then in keeping his women straight. Two-timing a woman was never this much hard work!"
You can read the whole review HERE!
Thank you very much to Novelspot for taking the time to review my story.
And obviously you can get your own copy at Red Rose Publishing!
Well, it coldn't be over better news, I got the first review for Love Me Two Times.
" Some women can totally change their mood by simply making a change in their hairstyle. Wear it up and it's sophistication, down and it's carefree fun. But, when Paul Barry doesn't notice the change from down to ponytail, and his date goes from Mary to Marion, he's in for a wild courtship in J.H.Bogran's Love Me Two Times...it is packed with laughs and woes as Paul falters now and then in keeping his women straight. Two-timing a woman was never this much hard work!"
You can read the whole review HERE!
Thank you very much to Novelspot for taking the time to review my story.
And obviously you can get your own copy at Red Rose Publishing!
The Outpost
I just received the most wonderful news from my publisher: The Outpost will be released on Feb/28!!!
Since I want you to know what the heck I'm talking about, here's a small excerpt and coverart for your ease ref.
THE OUTPOST
BLURB
Karl Jackson and Joseph Doyle are stationed aboard Track 7, an outpost monitoring the traffic in and out of the solar system. When Karl wakes up with his nose pressed against a metal plank, he soon realizes that the lack of gravity is only the beginning of his problems.
EXCERPT:
“Joe, my space suit is not working properly. I'm getting dizzy. Which is the fastest way to the door?” said Karl into his radio.
Joe Dyles’ voice came after a second, “Right on, partner. Let me see….Okay, turn to your left and go as fast as you can. I'm heading down to the chamber to help you get in.”
Karl followed his partner’s direction but found himself facing the rear of a thruster. He saw a gleam of pure white light growing into a flame right in the center of the hollow exhaust. An invisible forced pressed his chest hurling him away from the station.
Confused and dizzy, he tried desperately to grab one of the handles but he was a millisecond too late: the station was whirling away!
END OF EXCERPT
J. H. Bográn
Absolution Withheld - Amazon Short Available now!
The Outpost - Red Rose Publishing Feb 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
For Hondurans only, maybe
I received the following mail requesting my vote for Natural Reserve, particularly one located in my home country.
Rio Plátano has already been granted recognition by the Unesco,
http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?code=HON+01&mode=all
Here´s the text of the email:
Hello dear friends! Have you heard about the selection of new seven NATURAL wonders of the world? Honduras is participating with a beautiful place known as the Rio Platano Biosphere. We need you to vote at the following web site
http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/liveranking/
When voting, select Honduras as position No. 1 if possible. We are listed under North America . There are six other different votes you need to select, and as good North Americans you would be voting for places in your country. Honduras does not have resources to protect this beautiful area, but if we figure among the seven wonders maybe our government would try to protect it better. Please help, thank you.
Rio Plátano has already been granted recognition by the Unesco,
http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?code=HON+01&mode=all
Here´s the text of the email:
Hello dear friends! Have you heard about the selection of new seven NATURAL wonders of the world? Honduras is participating with a beautiful place known as the Rio Platano Biosphere. We need you to vote at the following web site
http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/liveranking/
When voting, select Honduras as position No. 1 if possible. We are listed under North America . There are six other different votes you need to select, and as good North Americans you would be voting for places in your country. Honduras does not have resources to protect this beautiful area, but if we figure among the seven wonders maybe our government would try to protect it better. Please help, thank you.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Commenting the Oscars
As a movie fan, I cannot watch a show like the “Oscars” and have nothing to say about it.
Being the 80th uninterrupted annual ceremony I can understand, an agree, that a little celebration and more homage than average is in order.
I think the host did a good job, a bit on the cruel side of jokes, but funny nonetheless.
I was surprised to see they gave a chance to the lady in the duet who had won for best song. Was it something to do with the host calling him names right after his acceptance speech? I can’t locate any gossip blog about it (a little help in the comments section would be appreciated).
What the list of nominated movies showed me this year was that I have a lot of catching up to do for the only one I’ve seen is “Pirates of the Caribbean 3!” Other years I’m only missing a few…mmm…
Other movie that I was surprised to see receiving lots of nominations was “The Bourne Ultimatum.” Very rare that 3rd sequels get so many. Okay, Return of the King is a special case of its own. What I mean is, did Rocky III, or Saw III, or Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, or The Godfather 3 got these many nominations?
Way to go for the Cohen brothers! But they looked out of words by the time to got the 3rd Oscar, don’t you think?
I loved the way Cameron Diaz couldn’t say ¨Cinematography¨ but was able to charm her way out of it with her smile!
How much would Nintendo Wii have paid to be quite possibly the best joke of the evening? That is subliminal advertisement at its best!
And lastly, don't forget to visit: http://www.oscar.com/
Being the 80th uninterrupted annual ceremony I can understand, an agree, that a little celebration and more homage than average is in order.
I think the host did a good job, a bit on the cruel side of jokes, but funny nonetheless.
I was surprised to see they gave a chance to the lady in the duet who had won for best song. Was it something to do with the host calling him names right after his acceptance speech? I can’t locate any gossip blog about it (a little help in the comments section would be appreciated).
What the list of nominated movies showed me this year was that I have a lot of catching up to do for the only one I’ve seen is “Pirates of the Caribbean 3!” Other years I’m only missing a few…mmm…
Other movie that I was surprised to see receiving lots of nominations was “The Bourne Ultimatum.” Very rare that 3rd sequels get so many. Okay, Return of the King is a special case of its own. What I mean is, did Rocky III, or Saw III, or Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, or The Godfather 3 got these many nominations?
Way to go for the Cohen brothers! But they looked out of words by the time to got the 3rd Oscar, don’t you think?
I loved the way Cameron Diaz couldn’t say ¨Cinematography¨ but was able to charm her way out of it with her smile!
How much would Nintendo Wii have paid to be quite possibly the best joke of the evening? That is subliminal advertisement at its best!
And lastly, don't forget to visit: http://www.oscar.com/
Friday, February 22, 2008
A picture and a thought
As many of you know, I live in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Although the picture right next to these lines is not from my home city, it is a landscape of the country’s capital Tegucigalpa. Still, I think the view is breathtaking.I visited there last weekend to attend a family engagement. The four hour drive was hard on the kids but they all enjoyed the green mountainous scenery, well, truth be told 2 of 3 fell asleep after the first hour.
A long time ago I was channel surfing as we all men do after the invention of the TV remote, I came across “Jeopardy” and was intrigued by the question that covered almost the entire screen:
Only Capital City in the world that does not have a railroad system.
It seemed to me like a $1,000 question, mostly because I didn’t know the answer, or at least I thought I didn’t.
The contester failed to respond and the camera zoomed into the little blue square that flipped revealing the white letter answer:
The contester failed to respond and the camera zoomed into the little blue square that flipped revealing the white letter answer:
TEGUCIGALPA
I will not go into the details of the sordid story behind the reasons of why we don’t have a rail road but it gave enough material for a 400-page book published back in the 90´s.
It was not the original Honduras’ capital but the legend tales it became so 1880 on account of some high-society gossiping about the then-President Marco Aurelio Soto´s wife in the former capital city Comayagua. It is amazing all the things we men do for our women!
It was not the original Honduras’ capital but the legend tales it became so 1880 on account of some high-society gossiping about the then-President Marco Aurelio Soto´s wife in the former capital city Comayagua. It is amazing all the things we men do for our women!
Hope Mrs. Soto thought it was romantic!
The contest at RRP
The publisher who's signed up "Love Me Two Times" has begun a new contest that is to run until Dec.
Everyone who buys 4 books or more, at one time, is entered to win a pair of black and white diamond earrings!
10kt white gold 1.30ctw round black and white diamond earrings. The drop measures 13/16 inch and the width 1/2 inch with omega backs. ERV=$1200.00
The Drawing is December 10th, 2008
So visit http://www.redrosepublishing.com/ and get 4 books, then go again and get another 4 books to double your chances of winning! ;-)
Weaving Magic
Merlin Castell is not only a fellow Honduran, but I also had the opportunity to meet him, so I’m happy for his triumphs.
WAY TO GO MERLIN!
PRESS RELEASE
WEAVING MAGIC
LOS ANGELES, CA – DESIGNER MERLIN CASTELL IS BEST KNOWN FOR HIS HAUTE COUTURE TAILORED FITTED JACKETS, CRAFTED FROM HIGHLY UNUSUAL FABRICATION. HIS PIECES ARE POPULAR WITH CELEBRITIES, MUSIC, FILM, AND TELEVISION FOLKS, TRENDSETTER'S.THE MERLIN CASTELL LINE HAS A HIGH HIP FACTOR RANKING. AND IS BECOMING ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT COLLECTIONS IN LOS ANGELES – RANGING IN PRICE FROM $150.00 - $1,000.00 TO HIS CUSTOM MADE AND COUTURE GARMENTS THAT CAN SELL FOR MORE THAN $10,000.00.HIS DESIGNEES HAS BEEN FEATURED ON SUCH PROGRAMS AS THE “THE INSIDER”, “WEALTH TV’S WHAT TO WEAR”TO NAME A FEW. ALSO MERLIN CASTELL HAS BEEN FEATURED IN BOTH NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PRINT SUCH AS “APPAREL NEWS”,“WWD”,“LOS VEGAS MAGAZINE”TO NAME A FEW. AND CELEBRITIES LIKE LENNY KRAVITZ, PARIS HILTON, THE INSIDERS VICTORIA RECANOAND MANY MORE. THE ULTRA HIP DESIGNER WAS RECENTLY VOTED “ONE OF THE TOP TEN TO WATCH OUT FOR" BY THE POOL TRADE SHOW.BORN IN HONDURAS, WITH AN INNATE AFFINITY FOR FASHION AND A KEEN EYE FOR STYLE, CASTELL NEVER DREAMED THAT HE WOULD BE SO FORTUNATE TO CRAFT A CARRIER OUT OF WHAT HE ENJOYS DOING THE MOST."MY JOURNEY HAS BEEN VERY MAGICAL," SAYS CASTELL. HIS CASUAL BUMP INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY WAS ALMOST NEVER PURSUED. THE YOUNGEST IN A FAMILY CONSISTING OF FOUR BOYS AND THREE GIRLS, CASTELL WAS ALWAYS CONSULTED FOR HIS NOD OF APPROVAL WHEN IT CAME TO FASHION."ONE OF MY EARLIEST FASHION MEMORIES IS ONE OF ME DRESSING MY MOTHER. I THINK I WAS AROUND THE AGE OF EIGHT WHEN I STARTED TELLING HER WHAT SHE SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T WEAR," SMILES CASTELL.ODDLY ENOUGH, HE STARTED OFF AS AN ARCHITECTURE MAJOR IN COLLEGE AND WAS REDIRECTED BY AN INSTRUCTOR WHO REMINDED HIM TO APPLY HIS TALENTS TO ANOTHER CREATIVE FIELD. HE CHOOSES TO FOLLOW HIS PASSION."I STUDIED FASHION IN MEXICO, FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THERE MY TEACHER COMPARED ME TO FRIDA KHALO, SAYING MY STYLE WAS DIFFERENT AND SUGGESTED I FURTHER MY STUDIES IN ITALY." CASTELL SAYS. "MY SPECIALTY IN SCHOOL WAS WORKING WITH LEATHER, BUT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN I COULDN'T AFFORD LEATHER. SO I STARTED TO APPLY MY IDEAS TO FABRIC AND THAT BECAME A WHOLE NEW SENSATION."BY THE END OF THE NINETY CASTELL HAD COMPLETED HIS STUDIES IN MILAN AND WAS PROVING TO BE A PRIME TALENT. HE MOVED TO LOS ANGELES AND LANDED A JOB AT HOT KISS. AFTER THERE HE WENT TO ULTRA HIP STORE RED BALLS WHERE HE WAS HEAD DESIGNER. WHILE THERE HE HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH SUCH CELEBRITIES AS PAULA ABDUL, N'SYNCE, MARILYN MANSON AND MANY OTHERS."I believe a true designer is one who can bring a new concept in design. One who believes what he does is innovative and risky but does it because it comes from inside the heart," Merlin Castell.
You Can Also Find Us on My Space www.myspace.com/merlincastell
PLEASE VISIT ARE WEB SITE WWW.MERLINCASTELL.COM
MERLIN CASTELL SHOWROOM
CALAMART 110 EAST 9TH STREET SUITE A509
LOS ANGELES CA 90079
(213) 683-0416 TEL (213)683-0432
WAY TO GO MERLIN!
PRESS RELEASE
WEAVING MAGIC
LOS ANGELES, CA – DESIGNER MERLIN CASTELL IS BEST KNOWN FOR HIS HAUTE COUTURE TAILORED FITTED JACKETS, CRAFTED FROM HIGHLY UNUSUAL FABRICATION. HIS PIECES ARE POPULAR WITH CELEBRITIES, MUSIC, FILM, AND TELEVISION FOLKS, TRENDSETTER'S.THE MERLIN CASTELL LINE HAS A HIGH HIP FACTOR RANKING. AND IS BECOMING ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT COLLECTIONS IN LOS ANGELES – RANGING IN PRICE FROM $150.00 - $1,000.00 TO HIS CUSTOM MADE AND COUTURE GARMENTS THAT CAN SELL FOR MORE THAN $10,000.00.HIS DESIGNEES HAS BEEN FEATURED ON SUCH PROGRAMS AS THE “THE INSIDER”, “WEALTH TV’S WHAT TO WEAR”TO NAME A FEW. ALSO MERLIN CASTELL HAS BEEN FEATURED IN BOTH NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PRINT SUCH AS “APPAREL NEWS”,“WWD”,“LOS VEGAS MAGAZINE”TO NAME A FEW. AND CELEBRITIES LIKE LENNY KRAVITZ, PARIS HILTON, THE INSIDERS VICTORIA RECANOAND MANY MORE. THE ULTRA HIP DESIGNER WAS RECENTLY VOTED “ONE OF THE TOP TEN TO WATCH OUT FOR" BY THE POOL TRADE SHOW.BORN IN HONDURAS, WITH AN INNATE AFFINITY FOR FASHION AND A KEEN EYE FOR STYLE, CASTELL NEVER DREAMED THAT HE WOULD BE SO FORTUNATE TO CRAFT A CARRIER OUT OF WHAT HE ENJOYS DOING THE MOST."MY JOURNEY HAS BEEN VERY MAGICAL," SAYS CASTELL. HIS CASUAL BUMP INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY WAS ALMOST NEVER PURSUED. THE YOUNGEST IN A FAMILY CONSISTING OF FOUR BOYS AND THREE GIRLS, CASTELL WAS ALWAYS CONSULTED FOR HIS NOD OF APPROVAL WHEN IT CAME TO FASHION."ONE OF MY EARLIEST FASHION MEMORIES IS ONE OF ME DRESSING MY MOTHER. I THINK I WAS AROUND THE AGE OF EIGHT WHEN I STARTED TELLING HER WHAT SHE SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T WEAR," SMILES CASTELL.ODDLY ENOUGH, HE STARTED OFF AS AN ARCHITECTURE MAJOR IN COLLEGE AND WAS REDIRECTED BY AN INSTRUCTOR WHO REMINDED HIM TO APPLY HIS TALENTS TO ANOTHER CREATIVE FIELD. HE CHOOSES TO FOLLOW HIS PASSION."I STUDIED FASHION IN MEXICO, FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THERE MY TEACHER COMPARED ME TO FRIDA KHALO, SAYING MY STYLE WAS DIFFERENT AND SUGGESTED I FURTHER MY STUDIES IN ITALY." CASTELL SAYS. "MY SPECIALTY IN SCHOOL WAS WORKING WITH LEATHER, BUT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN I COULDN'T AFFORD LEATHER. SO I STARTED TO APPLY MY IDEAS TO FABRIC AND THAT BECAME A WHOLE NEW SENSATION."BY THE END OF THE NINETY CASTELL HAD COMPLETED HIS STUDIES IN MILAN AND WAS PROVING TO BE A PRIME TALENT. HE MOVED TO LOS ANGELES AND LANDED A JOB AT HOT KISS. AFTER THERE HE WENT TO ULTRA HIP STORE RED BALLS WHERE HE WAS HEAD DESIGNER. WHILE THERE HE HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH SUCH CELEBRITIES AS PAULA ABDUL, N'SYNCE, MARILYN MANSON AND MANY OTHERS."I believe a true designer is one who can bring a new concept in design. One who believes what he does is innovative and risky but does it because it comes from inside the heart," Merlin Castell.
You Can Also Find Us on My Space www.myspace.com/merlincastell
PLEASE VISIT ARE WEB SITE WWW.MERLINCASTELL.COM
MERLIN CASTELL SHOWROOM
CALAMART 110 EAST 9TH STREET SUITE A509
LOS ANGELES CA 90079
(213) 683-0416 TEL (213)683-0432
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Simply Jazz
I am no Jazz expert. People can see me finding no words when asked about my favorite artist. The truth is I have none, I know it goes well with a shot of Scotch though, ;-)
I do own a couple of compilation CD’s that I put on when I want to hear something other than crickets in the dead of the night while I’m typing. No, the gentle tap of my keyboard is not soothing!
Tonight I went to my first Jazz concert, the US Embassy sponsored “The Kelley Johnson Jazz Quartet” for a tour around Latin America.
So what did I do upon my arrival back home? Right after kissing my wife I logged into Amazon and found “Music is the Magic” and “Make Someone happy”, which are now into my wish list.
While enjoying the velvety voice of Kelley, I got to think about one particular thing about Jazz that I find interesting: it feels spontaneous, like it’s not rehearsed. I know it has to be considering the artists to be professionals, but the rhythm, the gentle swaying, the change in tone, tempo and live playing of actual instruments makes it a wonderful experience. Playback is not a choice with this guys (are you listening Milli Vanilly & Ashley Simpson?).
So here I am now, just about to go into Wikipedia and try to learn about the history of Jazz.
I do own a couple of compilation CD’s that I put on when I want to hear something other than crickets in the dead of the night while I’m typing. No, the gentle tap of my keyboard is not soothing!
Tonight I went to my first Jazz concert, the US Embassy sponsored “The Kelley Johnson Jazz Quartet” for a tour around Latin America.
So what did I do upon my arrival back home? Right after kissing my wife I logged into Amazon and found “Music is the Magic” and “Make Someone happy”, which are now into my wish list.
While enjoying the velvety voice of Kelley, I got to think about one particular thing about Jazz that I find interesting: it feels spontaneous, like it’s not rehearsed. I know it has to be considering the artists to be professionals, but the rhythm, the gentle swaying, the change in tone, tempo and live playing of actual instruments makes it a wonderful experience. Playback is not a choice with this guys (are you listening Milli Vanilly & Ashley Simpson?).
So here I am now, just about to go into Wikipedia and try to learn about the history of Jazz.
Hope you enjoy it too!
Wasabi update
My puppy made it through the night! YES!
He is still weak and won't be running after my kids for a while, but he is already eating and looking better.
Than you very much to the people who expressed their concern either here or through emails.
Blessings to all!
He is still weak and won't be running after my kids for a while, but he is already eating and looking better.
Than you very much to the people who expressed their concern either here or through emails.
Blessings to all!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wasabi
For those who don’t know, “wasabi” is a spice used on Japanese food.
I had the opportunity to try it this past weekend and it has a very strong taste like hot peppers. So when my wife’s aunt, who happens to be married to a Japanese gentleman, presented us with a puppy named “Wasabi” my inquisitional mind started racing conjectures about the name and the reasoning for it.
The lady’s response was final and fair: because just like the spice, the puppy will add flavor to your lives.
Wasabi is a 7-month-old beagle, that upon arriving stole a piece of all our hearts. At this point, I feel I must admit this is the first time I own a dog. Still, my 3 boys are quite happy with him: they play, they feed him and even bathe him (when they catch him of course, hehehe)
Here’s a pic of this future heart breaker:
Today we had our first dog emergency, Wasabi started with convulsions, pretty much like an epileptic attack, he vomited and then urinated. He became very, very stiff. After the slowest 20 minutes of my whole life, the vet showed up and without even bothering with proper courtesies, applied the first injection into the dog’s rear leg. When he stabilized the dog he finally took the time to bring us up to date on a very delicate matter:
Our dog had been poisoned!
The questions that entered this author’s mind are endless, but a quick inspection of his retch showed pieces of leaves, roots, intermixed with his Purina and even bits of plastic, the remains of the toys he likes to tear apart.
Right now, he is not his usual playful self, but keeps sleeping off and is very dehydrated. Me and my wife have just finished feed him some special serum to help him reestablish.
I had the opportunity to try it this past weekend and it has a very strong taste like hot peppers. So when my wife’s aunt, who happens to be married to a Japanese gentleman, presented us with a puppy named “Wasabi” my inquisitional mind started racing conjectures about the name and the reasoning for it.
The lady’s response was final and fair: because just like the spice, the puppy will add flavor to your lives.
Wasabi is a 7-month-old beagle, that upon arriving stole a piece of all our hearts. At this point, I feel I must admit this is the first time I own a dog. Still, my 3 boys are quite happy with him: they play, they feed him and even bathe him (when they catch him of course, hehehe)
Here’s a pic of this future heart breaker:
Today we had our first dog emergency, Wasabi started with convulsions, pretty much like an epileptic attack, he vomited and then urinated. He became very, very stiff. After the slowest 20 minutes of my whole life, the vet showed up and without even bothering with proper courtesies, applied the first injection into the dog’s rear leg. When he stabilized the dog he finally took the time to bring us up to date on a very delicate matter:
Our dog had been poisoned!
The questions that entered this author’s mind are endless, but a quick inspection of his retch showed pieces of leaves, roots, intermixed with his Purina and even bits of plastic, the remains of the toys he likes to tear apart.
Right now, he is not his usual playful self, but keeps sleeping off and is very dehydrated. Me and my wife have just finished feed him some special serum to help him reestablish.
NEW BLOG
Hello and welcome to my new blog.
Was it really necessary for me to start a new blog? I´d like to think so because the old one was getting heavily hit by spammers every day.
But also because somewhere along the line I stopped posting on it altogether and that is something that has to change in order to be a good blog.
So what is new right now?
First, since the closing of Chippewa Publishing, Treasure Hunt was been left orphan. I can’t make up my mind weather to make it available in print taking the “LULU option” or keep looking for another publisher. Since I’m also working on a sequel I’m even considering giving it away for people to get acquainted with Alexander Beck (The Falcon) before getting into “Business as Usual”
My romantic short “Love Me Two Times” is doing well at Red Rose Publishing and I’m learning to live with the fact of being referred to as “Romance Author”.
“The Outlook”, a sci-fi short is due for publication also at RRP. Don’t have exact date yet but should be somewhere around March.
As some of you might know I also write in my native tongue, and “Heredero del Mal” is earning a good buzz, and people seem interested. The fact of putting Adolf Hittler on the cover seems to be drawing readers. And to think I was against it in the beginning, but my publishing house insisted on it.
Don’t forget to visit my website: www.jhbogran.net
So welcome back, don’t forget to leave a comment! J
Was it really necessary for me to start a new blog? I´d like to think so because the old one was getting heavily hit by spammers every day.
But also because somewhere along the line I stopped posting on it altogether and that is something that has to change in order to be a good blog.
So what is new right now?
First, since the closing of Chippewa Publishing, Treasure Hunt was been left orphan. I can’t make up my mind weather to make it available in print taking the “LULU option” or keep looking for another publisher. Since I’m also working on a sequel I’m even considering giving it away for people to get acquainted with Alexander Beck (The Falcon) before getting into “Business as Usual”
My romantic short “Love Me Two Times” is doing well at Red Rose Publishing and I’m learning to live with the fact of being referred to as “Romance Author”.
“The Outlook”, a sci-fi short is due for publication also at RRP. Don’t have exact date yet but should be somewhere around March.
As some of you might know I also write in my native tongue, and “Heredero del Mal” is earning a good buzz, and people seem interested. The fact of putting Adolf Hittler on the cover seems to be drawing readers. And to think I was against it in the beginning, but my publishing house insisted on it.
Don’t forget to visit my website: www.jhbogran.net
So welcome back, don’t forget to leave a comment! J
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