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About Sean

Sean D. Francis is a technologist, writer, and geek. He podcasts, makes video, and dabbles in all the geeky genres including horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. ← Older posts Newer posts →

Commentary – Raiders of the Seven Seas

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I’ve taken to watching old pirate movies and commenting on them.  Since commenting on such things to myself lacks a certain entertainment value, I’ve decided to share it with others.

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My First Good Beer

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As I lift pen to paper and jot down my thoughts, to my right is a glass filled with a complex Belgian-style golden ale brewed by the Grand Teton brewery in Idaho.  I’m a child of the Rocky Mountains, so … Continue reading

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Why I’m Not Writing in NaNoWriMo

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The chill winds of October remind me that November approaches and with November comes the promise of National Novel Writing Month.  I used to love National Novel Writing Month.  The challenge, the discipline did me good.  The impetus of just … Continue reading

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Of Brick Walls and Writer’s Block

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To say I’ve been suffering from writer’s block is an understatement. What is worse than having writer’s block is having tons of ideas for things to write but missing the angle to make the writing interesting. For the last eight months … Continue reading

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A Sense of Satisfaction

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I had a moment of contentment last night.  It is sort of unusual for me so I had to take note.  It was just as unusual as the moonbow I saw as I stepped out on my deck last night. … Continue reading

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My Mom’s Gift to Me

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Every day I go to the same coffee shop and order the same thing. It is one of those constants in my life. I’ve written about it often because honestly, it is sometimes the best part of my day.  This … Continue reading

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