One thing I observed when I was rereading the proof pages for the short story I mentioned in yesterday’s post: I really, really like this story. It was previously published as a chapbook and will appear in anthology form for the first time later this year. I think it may well be the best thing I’ve ever written.
The Law & Order season finale was much, much better than the dreadful SVU finale. You could tell, though, that they weren’t sure if the show was going to be renewed or not (it was) when it was being filmed. There was a funereal air about the ending, with McCoy hoping they’d survive to fight another day. Next season will make 20 years for the show. Not bad, especially given the almost constant turnover of the cast.
How could I resist a novel titled Cemetery Dance? That’s what I’m currently reading on my Kindle. I’ve read at least one other Preston/Child novel. This one deals with zombies–or, rather zombiis, as they insist–or at least someone wants the characters to believe a dead man has been reanimated. Could be–I don’t think the authors are above injecting supernatural elements into their tales. Don’t come looking for strong characterization, though–there’s absolutely none of that. Some distinctive (and occasionally annoying) character traits among the two leads, but not any real depth. Just a straight out thriller, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Season three of Burn Notice got off to a decent start last night. Despite the changes in Michael’s status thanks to his showdown with “Management,” it’s pretty much status quo for him and his buddies. Now Michael wants to get back on the job, but while he tries to figure out how to do that he’ll use his skills to help out just about anyone who asks, without much chance of compensation. It’s a fun show, with a great sense of humor and character banter. I think I’m down to four shows to watch this summer, Burn Notice, Criminal Intent, The Closer and Raising the Bar. Maybe I’ll get some work done.
