Where I’ll be next week will be at the Merrimack Crimeline K-9 Benefit Magic Show. On Saturday, 16 April, I, along with some excellent performers from Granite State Magicians will be entertaining folks at American Legion Post 98, 43 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, beginning at 10 in the morning. Y’all come!
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April Showers Seasonal Special Time
Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Because it is now, at least in theory, spring (the thermometer got down to 10°F last night, so what it is in practice is something else again), it’s time once more for a Seasonal Special Offer. From now through the 15th of April, in hope of warmer and…
Matters of Definition; or, Why Definitions Matter
Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Let’s talk for a minute about this petition in support of Congressional Resolution 642, and why it’s a good thing.? The petition asks for Congress to declare magic – stage magic, that is – an art form.? That’s all.? (And if dance – which also requires a high…
Conspiracy!
Our latest short story is in the NESFA Press anthology, Conspiracy! edited by Judith K. Dial and Thomas Easton. Buy one! Better still, buy a dozen! They make excellent gifts! Side-by side comparison, first draft vs. finished story. The first draft, page one: “Turtles and Frogs” The day was pleasant enough; the sort of blue-skyContinue reading “Conspiracy!”
What We’ve Been Up To Lately
Speakers caution English students on dangers of fake publishers and agents Every English student dreams of writing and publishing a book, but most aren’t aware of the dangers of fake publishers and literary agents. Authors Debra Doyle and James Macdonald sought to educate those aspiring writers through a humor-laden presentation sponsored by the English departmentContinue reading “What We’ve Been Up To Lately”
JAMES D. MACDONALD 