What is the story behind the self-published science fiction novel “Laenif”? Here’s the behind the curtain look at writing and publishing the first two books of what is becoming the Laenif Trilogy.
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Jams Music
Jam Notes Podcast: Are Koalas Actual Bears? Also, Learn How Hi-Hats Work!
All of the burning questions finally get answers! Fact checks, follow ups from first 6 episodes. Mike Portnoy is alive! Plus – streaming services and billionaires suck.
Fiction Prose Writing
Untitled Mini-Series About Steve: Part 4: “Yes, Mother.”
Part Four of an untitled mini-series about a character named Steve, a young college student with ambitions of being a writer. Written in 2009 at the College of Santa Fe by BW Derge. In the fourth part, Steve’s mother pays a visit.
Mix Playlists Music
Music Playlist Curated in 2017 with Dave Matthews, Weezer, and More
Amazon Music Playlist from 2017 featuring Dave Matthews Band, Weezer, Yo Le Tengo, Gorillaz, and more!
Poetry Writing
A Poem by Steve, “Shades Insane” (Part 3 of Untitled Mini-Series)
Part 3 of an Untitled Mini-Series about “Steve” features a poem by the main character and an anonymous quotes about his handwriting.
Prose Writing
Opinion Piece: Top 5 Best Video Games of All Time
In my extremely biased opinion, these are the best video games of all time. Having grown up in the GameCube era as a big Nintendo guy, these are my favorite 5 video games that I still play.
Jams Music
Jam Notes Podcast: Drum Solo like Tony Hawk – and Tool Gets Booed in Mexico
Host and drummer BW Derge and “Guitar-Host” Nick Ring listening to a special jam about an Upside Down Tree. Also – Tool Booed in Mexico.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future: The A.I. Nightmare Scenario
Future science fiction dystopian short story by BW Derge – enter your A.I. Nightmare scenario.
Mix Playlists Music
Best Amazon Music Playlists – Timberlake, Tori Amos, Puscifer, and More
One of the Best Amazon Music Playlists from 2019 featuring Justin Timberlake, Tori Amos, Puscifer, and More.
Poetry Writing
The Burning of the Soul from which Poetry Emerges
About the burning of a soul that poetry and art attempts to extinguish, this is the poem called “Burning” by BW Derge, written in 2007 and published in 2010 as part of the collection, “Manifestations of Consciousness” (Or, More Fucking Poems)