Appalachian Theory

 Preorders for America the Obliged are now available over at the O'Discin Book Store.  This is a heavily discounted price, so snatch them while I have stock.  Pre-Order America: The Obliged

 A special preview is coming for those who want a slice of the ATO action:  America: The Obliged at O'Discin Books Hop over to the O'Discin Books page and take a gander. I try not to give away much of the book in the spiel. But ya know, some things have to be laid out from Chapter 1.  Official Cover of America: The Obliged

The Age of Trump is now an Era.  What to do next? Well, for starters, if you are a voter of Trump, or a contrarian that didn't vote, you should probably reach out to your liberal and minority friends who are scared, and assure them that they will be okay, that you will stand behind your decision steadfast and hold the man you have elected accountable, that in the face of tyranny you will fight for their unalienable rights. Don't belittle them. Don't make fun of them. Don't chastise. Be a decent human being, elections aren't football games; these events have real-world implications for people's lives, hopes, and dreams. Be kind. Be humble.  Of course, I have written 317,000 words (and counting) about this exact event taking place. I loathe when I am right, more so because I was a pessimist and wanted to be wrong when making the ATO series.  Oh well. So, now what? Well, we wait and see. But my gut tells me that "unprecedented mandate" means President Tru...

  The Latest Interview.  Ruqi : Hello, Nathan! Welcome to the ATO Forums webcast.  Nathan: Hello, Rookie. Nice to chat with you.  Ruqi: Yes. So, it is Election Eve in the US... Nathan: [laughs] It is, it is. Crazy election year, may I add.  Ruqi: How are you feeling, overall?  Nathan: Nauseated. Nervous. Anxious. You know, universally Americans are all feeling this negative energy; it's how you process the negative energy as it manifests itself. I think a lot of liberals and moderates are nervous, a lot of far-right folks are feeling a little aggressive.  Ruqi : Aggressive?  Nathan: Absolutely. I put up a TikTok, a very mild and respective one, may I add, and the responses were very vitriolic from Trump voters.  It doesn't bode well if things turn out not in their favor.  Ruqi: I guess that brings us to our first question... America: The Obliged. It's due out at the end of this month, and obviously being a near-future dystopic, how...