Live from Hurricane Gustav: update #6

Finally there is rain. No wind. Nothing like a storm. But rain.

Sirens continue all over town. The radio announcers say not *if* the power goes out but *when.*

It begins.

Interview!

What with all the hurricane stuff, I've been remiss in mentioning that excellent author Tom Piccirilli has posted THIS INTERVIEW with yours truly. Check it out.

Thanks, Tom. You da man.

Live from Hurricane Gustav: update #5

I've been hearing sirens all day up and down Government Street. Seems strange to me since there's still no sign of wind or rain. Maybe car wrecks from people running around for last minute supplies. I don't know. I refuse to leave my house.

I'm hearing Cat 3 ... better than Cat 4 or 5.

Ribs on the grill almost done. Beer supply is adequate.

Live Frome Hurricane Gustav: update #4

In accordance with state and local officials and F.E.M.A I will later be grilling spare ribs.


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Live from Hurricane Gustav: update #3

Contra-flow began at 4:00 a.m. this morning, all the traffic moving away from the storm. The sky still does not look hurricane-ish. Radio announcers sound more and more serious by the hour.

Later this morning I will go outside and secure loose items around the yard and house to cut down on the flying debris factor.

In the middle of all this, I'm still hammering on final edits for the next novel.

Live from Hurricane Gustav: update #2

A sort of orderly craziness at the Albertson's as people stock up.

I have water, food, batteries and shotgun shells.

Stay tuned.


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Attention, Baton Rouge

I will be signing books at the brand new Borders near the Mall of Louisiana at 4:00 this afternoon. Show up for a signed book or just to visit or to bring me a meatball sub.