INSERT INTO `wpps_posts` VALUES (551,1,'2022-07-27 01:54:46','2022-07-27 05:54:46','Greetings everyone,\r\n\r\nThings have been hectic lately, as I am packing up to move (one of my absolute least favorite things to do), and I haven\'t had much time to post updates.  To give an example, it is after 1:30 in the morning when I am writing this, and I returned from an 18 hour workday about half an hour ago. I am feeling a bit loopy, to be completely honest, which may have something to do with my current train of thought, and the nature of this post.\r\nI like to give insights and examples into the life of a writer of (albeit strange) fiction, and those that know me know I have no shame. I don\'t mind posting stuff I would never publish, or writing about my personal life experiences.  Tonight, I\'m throwing out the former.\r\nHere is a piece I wrote some number of years ago, more than likely at some ungodly early morning hour when the only things stirring are mating feral cats and barn owls, when I had time to just follow whatever inspiration struck me at the time. The little scene below is unedited, an exercise in just typing and seeing where it took me.\r\nDon\'t judge...it\'s just for shits and giggles, folks.\r\n\r\nTHE FIEND, THE MESSENGER, AND THE DREAMTIME DAIRY-QUEEN\r\n\r\nThere is no warning.  All I know is that I\'m sitting facing a food court style Dairy Queen Booth.  The table appears to be plastic, as is the chair I\'m sitting in. \r\nOooookay, I think.  This is new.\r\nI look around, curious.  The Dairy Queen is empty, as is the rest of the food court.  I can see other booths lining the area, Burger King and Manchu Wok and Subway and Cinnebon and Sbarro\'s - all deserted.\r\nThere are no smells.  I am surrounded by silence.\r\nI catch a hint of movement from the corner of my eye.  Turning, I see a form moving toward me.  It is a man, and although he isn\'t the largest human I\'ve ever met, he definitely belongs to the same club.\r\nHe walks around the tables, and sits in front of me.  The air around him shimmers and glows as he moves, and I know two things at that moment. \r\nOne, is that I\'m in the dream-realm. \r\nThe other is that, whoever or whatever he might be, he isn\'t human.\r\nNormally, I\'m a bit more reserved, but lately, my temper has been a bit on the short side, and I\'m even less in the mood for games than usual.  I consider just doing what I can to rend this thing limb from limb, but the thought no sooner takes form than he smiles, and when he does, his eyes flash yellow.  It is a color I\'ve seen  before.\r\n\"No, I\'m not the one you call the Wolf-Bear, little Grinder, Son of Cain,\" he says. \r\nHe uses the old names, but the smile on his face is one of sarcasm; and I know he realizes, as I do, that they are merely words, words with no real meaning.\r\n\"Who are you, then?\"  I ask.\r\n\"Someone who was sent to give you a message,\" he replies.\r\n\"And you found it necessary to steal a human dream-form for this?\"\r\n\"It\'s easier for purposes of communication.  You, better than most, should know that value in that.\"  \r\nI want to reply to that, but I hold my tongue.  He does have a point.\r\nI wave my hand at the empty stores.  \"Interesting place for a meeting.  Having a craving for a milkshake, maybe?\"\r\nHe looks past me into the food court.  \"This dream is his,\" he says, before looking back to me, \"would you be more comfortable in a Scylding hall?  The plaza of a Mayan city, perhaps?  The halls of Babylon?\"\r\n\"Not really, \" I reply, \"One setting is as good as another.  What about your host?  I know you can\'t hold this form for very long, without damage.  I trust he will be unharmed, or do you even care?\"\r\n\"It will be just another dream,\" he smiles,  \"with no more harm done than any other.  As long as I finish my business here in due time, that is.\"\r\n\"Meaning?\"\r\nHis eyes flare yellow again.  \"Meaning you should still yourself, and listen.\"\r\nI force myself to remain calm.  It takes some effort.  \"Speak then.\"\r\n\"The message I bring is simple, little one, and it is this:  a weapon, once dulled, must either be sharpened, or tossed aside.  You had a path once.  Even deemed yourself a Sword of Karma, ridiculous as that is, but even a Sword of Karma is useless without an edge.\"\r\nI start to protest, to tell him that I am already doing all that I can, but he cuts me off before the words find form.\r\n\"You are next to nothing,\" he says.  The air ripples around the dream image of the human he has stolen, blue  and scarlet, and the impression I feel, is of restraint.  \"And if you weren\'t spending so much time feeling sorry for yourself, you would know that.\"\r\n\"I\'m not . . .\"\r\n\"Of course you are.  You\'re nothing but a whining, puling little brat, and were it up to me, I\'d let you wallow in your own pity until you collapsed under its weight, but luckily for you, others think you may have potential yet.\"\r\n\"Why?  Why would anyone think that?\" \r\n\"Two reasons,\" he says.  \"The first is that, unlike any of your kind before you, you have tried to elevate yourself beyond mere being.  This has not happened before, and is likely not to happen again.\"\r\nThis is a surprise, not because I was unaware of my own efforts in this regard, but that it meant anything to anyone other than myself.  But it is his next answer that really gets my attention.\r\n\"And the other?\" \r\n\"The second, is because more subtle life lessons have been lost upon you.  Most, upon reaching your level of awareness, come to appreciate life more when it is nearly taken from them.  Again, had it been up to me, I would have let you perish on the highway, as I do not care for your kind, beneficial to your hosts as you may be.  Still, it was decided then that a more . . . direct approach would be in order.\"\r\nI feel myself growing warm with anger.  \"Left me on the highway?  Is that supposed to be a joke? Is that what you mean about a life lesson?  You . . .you fuck!\"\r\n\"You know it could have been much worse, worse even than the oblivion to which you have sent so many lesser beings.\"I find myself sputtering, unable to form a proper response.  \"That\'s . . . that is just . . .\"\r\n\"Unjust?  Unfair?\"  Even under its guise, I can see that this being is taking some sort of pleasure in this, and that fuels my anger even more.  \"In your whining, you have hit upon at least one truth, little spirit.  You feel as if the penalties for your mistakes are greater than those of men.  Of course they are.  That you have gotten  as far as you have, have been allowed to enjoy the pleasures and pain of men, has only been due to the sheer benevolence of that to which we all answer.  Accept this, for to do otherwise would be at your peril.   Remember what you have been told.  You will not be told again.\"\r\nThere are so many things I want to say, so much that I want to know.  What of the Wolf-Bear? Does the same thing hold true for him?  Are we all held equally accountable?  Have all my deaths and near-deaths been to the same purpose?  \r\nBut I am denied.  The world falls apart around me, and all is darkness.\r\nI wake up on my bed, and look at the clock.  It is still early evening.  I remember laying down earlier that afternoon in an attempt to stretch my aching back muscles, but I had not thought myself tired enough for sleep to come that easily.  I am sweating, and when I lift my hand to wipe it from my face, I see my hand is trembling. \r\nI spend the next few hours recovering, and make notes on my encounter.  I know that the details, however stark, will fade with time, like all dreams, and I want to capture as much as I can.  I know however, that while the memories of this day may lessen through time, the message will stay with me.\r\nWeapons, once dulled, must be brought back to order, or cast aside.\r\nAnd that is something I cannot forget.','And Now for Something Completely Different...','','inherit','closed','closed','','550-revision-v1','','','2022-07-27 01:54:46','2022-07-27 05:54:46','',550,'http://michaelvain.net/550-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(554,1,'2022-08-21 11:32:28','2022-08-21 15:32:28','Greetings.\r\n\r\nIt\'s been a hectic summer. New \'real\' job while dealing with the shenanigans caused by the owners of my current residence, which has led me to start packing in order to move...lots of time and effort and calories spent.  Also, surprisingly enough, a great deal of writing.  Even in the midst of all the chaos, I\'ve managed to devote some time to my craft just about every day.  Some days have been more productive than others. but on most nights, the Muse has blessed me with new ideas, and taken my current WIP to places I never saw during its conception, which is always a pleasure for creatives such as myself, one of the few rewards an artist is given in today\'s world.\r\nI\'ve been working on two manuscripts simultaneously, one fiction and one a memoir detailing my experiences suffering from narcissistic and legal abuse.  I have been concentrating on the former for the last few months, as the latter is mostly transcription of a journal I kept for a decade during my disastrous slavery in the form of my second marriage.  This extra time was required, for this is the longest fiction work I\'ve ever attempted, and by far the strangest thing I have written to date (something I\'ve said many times during its creation, so apologies for repeating myself).  I think my Muse is aware of my upcoming move, and has been pushing me to finish the first draft before I am forced to pack and move my computer.  It will be close, as I am close to the finish line, with approximately twenty-five more pages or so to go on the first draft.  I doubt I will be able to finish this epic-length beast before I have to up and move, but I will give it my best shot.\r\nThe Muse will not be denied, it seems.\r\nThat\'s okay. I don\'t mind.\r\nA bit over two chapters left to go.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time - \r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update - Aug. 2022','','publish','open','closed','','writing-update-aug-2022','','','2022-08-21 11:32:28','2022-08-21 15:32:28','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=554',0,'post','',0),(555,1,'2022-08-21 11:32:28','2022-08-21 15:32:28','Greetings.\r\n\r\nIt\'s been a hectic summer. New \'real\' job while dealing with the shenanigans caused by the owners of my current residence, which has led me to start packing in order to move...lots of time and effort and calories spent.  Also, surprisingly enough, a great deal of writing.  Even in the midst of all the chaos, I\'ve managed to devote some time to my craft just about every day.  Some days have been more productive than others. but on most nights, the Muse has blessed me with new ideas, and taken my current WIP to places I never saw during its conception, which is always a pleasure for creatives such as myself, one of the few rewards an artist is given in today\'s world.\r\nI\'ve been working on two manuscripts simultaneously, one fiction and one a memoir detailing my experiences suffering from narcissistic and legal abuse.  I have been concentrating on the former for the last few months, as the latter is mostly transcription of a journal I kept for a decade during my disastrous slavery in the form of my second marriage.  This extra time was required, for this is the longest fiction work I\'ve ever attempted, and by far the strangest thing I have written to date (something I\'ve said many times during its creation, so apologies for repeating myself).  I think my Muse is aware of my upcoming move, and has been pushing me to finish the first draft before I am forced to pack and move my computer.  It will be close, as I am close to the finish line, with approximately twenty-five more pages or so to go on the first draft.  I doubt I will be able to finish this epic-length beast before I have to up and move, but I will give it my best shot.\r\nThe Muse will not be denied, it seems.\r\nThat\'s okay. I don\'t mind.\r\nA bit over two chapters left to go.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time - \r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update - Aug. 2022','','inherit','closed','closed','','554-revision-v1','','','2022-08-21 11:32:28','2022-08-21 15:32:28','',554,'http://michaelvain.net/554-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(570,1,'2022-10-05 23:37:16','2022-10-06 03:37:16','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nIt\'s been a hectic and exhausting few weeks.  I\'m not even sure at the moment when I posted last.  It\'s been some weeks, but the days have a way of blending together when things get intense, and they certainly have been ever since the new owners of my former apartment complex decided to act like complete asshats and not pay me for two months worth of labor.  This led to my ending my term as property manager, and having to find a new place and a new job simultaneously.  This was a stressful time, and though I managed to do both, this was but the start; I still had to pack up everything I owned into storage while working my new job, and also doing all the rehab work in my future living space in trade for the security deposit.  While difficult, this last was a win for me, as I do a better job painting than the normal job done on vacant units, as well as making sure everything was done my way.\r\nI had hoped to finish the first draft of my current novel of multi-dimensional existential horror before having to change my residence, but ran out of time just as I was set to write the next to last chapter, i.e. the climax of the story (the last chapter is just afterglow).  I then faced the task of packing the remaining 75% of my belongings and all my furniture in about 24 hours. Unfortunately, my new apartment was not ready yet, so I spent a few nights sleeping in vacant units until the flooring was ready.  The end result is I have been keeping a minimum of 16 hour days 7 days a week, and have a bit more to go.  As I write this, I am surrounded by a small mountain of boxes waiting to be unboxed, and a few last pieces of furniture to move from another unit I have been using for storage.  Although smaller by a slight bit, I think my new place has the potential to be a more creative living environment than my previous residence.  it will need to be, because I have lots more books to write.\r\nI have a bit more to do before my place is more of a home, but the finish line for both the apartment and my current WIP is close.\r\n\r\nTil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update - Oct. 5, 2022','','publish','open','closed','','writing-update-oct-5-2022','','','2022-10-05 23:37:16','2022-10-06 03:37:16','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=570',0,'post','',0),(571,1,'2022-10-05 23:37:16','2022-10-06 03:37:16','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nIt\'s been a hectic and exhausting few weeks.  I\'m not even sure at the moment when I posted last.  It\'s been some weeks, but the days have a way of blending together when things get intense, and they certainly have been ever since the new owners of my former apartment complex decided to act like complete asshats and not pay me for two months worth of labor.  This led to my ending my term as property manager, and having to find a new place and a new job simultaneously.  This was a stressful time, and though I managed to do both, this was but the start; I still had to pack up everything I owned into storage while working my new job, and also doing all the rehab work in my future living space in trade for the security deposit.  While difficult, this last was a win for me, as I do a better job painting than the normal job done on vacant units, as well as making sure everything was done my way.\r\nI had hoped to finish the first draft of my current novel of multi-dimensional existential horror before having to change my residence, but ran out of time just as I was set to write the next to last chapter, i.e. the climax of the story (the last chapter is just afterglow).  I then faced the task of packing the remaining 75% of my belongings and all my furniture in about 24 hours. Unfortunately, my new apartment was not ready yet, so I spent a few nights sleeping in vacant units until the flooring was ready.  The end result is I have been keeping a minimum of 16 hour days 7 days a week, and have a bit more to go.  As I write this, I am surrounded by a small mountain of boxes waiting to be unboxed, and a few last pieces of furniture to move from another unit I have been using for storage.  Although smaller by a slight bit, I think my new place has the potential to be a more creative living environment than my previous residence.  it will need to be, because I have lots more books to write.\r\nI have a bit more to do before my place is more of a home, but the finish line for both the apartment and my current WIP is close.\r\n\r\nTil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update - Oct. 5, 2022','','inherit','closed','closed','','570-revision-v1','','','2022-10-05 23:37:16','2022-10-06 03:37:16','',570,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=571',0,'revision','',0),(576,1,'2022-11-13 22:06:17','0000-00-00 00:00:00','Greetings all,\n\nI finished the first draft of my current WIP on November 6, but could not post the news then as my internet is spotty in my new place, and could not hold a connection long enough to make the necessary updates.  Seemed to get lucky tonight, so I figured I would throw out a quick update.\nMy new novel came in at over sixty chapters, and the first draft weighed in at over 171k words.  I pretty much told the story I wanted to tell, the one the Muse gave me, and I do not think much will be cut in terms of word count.  If anything, the total my end up growing just a little bit.  I do not pay attention to word or page counts.  I do not cut whole chapters or characters unless I am driven to do so by the story itself.  Being an independent author, I also do my own editing, and thus take full responsibility for the content and quality of my work. ','Writing Update: 11-13-2022','','draft','open','closed','','','','','2022-11-13 22:06:17','2022-11-14 02:06:17','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=576',0,'post','',0),(578,1,'2022-11-13 22:22:32','2022-11-14 02:22:32','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nI finished the first draft of my current WIP on November 6.  The manuscript weighed in at over 171k words, a bit over 625 pages, making it my longest work so far.  I do not expect the word count to reduce much in the course of editing; if anything, it may increase a bit.  I have pretty much told the story I wanted to tell, the one the Muse gave me, and I do not expect many changes in the context of the story itself. I am currently on the first pass through for editing, and barring any major setbacks, still hope to have my cover reveal in time to publish before the end of the year, so stay tuned!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update: 11-13-2022','','publish','open','closed','','writing-update-11-13-2022','','','2022-11-13 22:22:32','2022-11-14 02:22:32','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=578',0,'post','',0),(579,1,'2022-11-13 22:22:32','2022-11-14 02:22:32','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nI finished the first draft of my current WIP on November 6.  The manuscript weighed in at over 171k words, a bit over 625 pages, making it my longest work so far.  I do not expect the word count to reduce much in the course of editing; if anything, it may increase a bit.  I have pretty much told the story I wanted to tell, the one the Muse gave me, and I do not expect many changes in the context of the story itself. I am currently on the first pass through for editing, and barring any major setbacks, still hope to have my cover reveal in time to publish before the end of the year, so stay tuned!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update: 11-13-2022','','inherit','closed','closed','','578-revision-v1','','','2022-11-13 22:22:32','2022-11-14 02:22:32','',578,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=579',0,'revision','',0),(585,1,'2023-01-26 01:43:52','2023-01-26 05:43:52','Well folks, it looks like my love affair with Wordpress has ended.\r\nI\'m tired of \'content encoding errors\' and other b.s. whenever WP decides to be a shit. I may or may not use it for blog posts, but I\'m leaning toward \'no\'.  Sure, I\'ll have to manually code and upload all my changes without the benefit of an online interface, but there is always just too many problems with this platform for me to invest any more energy into it.  \r\nI\'ll post more when I make my decision. ','Changes','','publish','open','closed','','changes','','','2023-01-26 01:43:52','2023-01-26 05:43:52','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=585',0,'post','',0),(586,1,'2023-01-26 01:43:52','2023-01-26 05:43:52','Well folks, it looks like my love affair with Wordpress has ended.\r\nI\'m tired of \'content encoding errors\' and other b.s. whenever WP decides to be a shit. I may or may not use it for blog posts, but I\'m leaning toward \'no\'.  Sure, I\'ll have to manually code and upload all my changes without the benefit of an online interface, but there is always just too many problems with this platform for me to invest any more energy into it.  \r\nI\'ll post more when I make my decision. ','Changes','','inherit','closed','closed','','585-revision-v1','','','2023-01-26 01:43:52','2023-01-26 05:43:52','',585,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=586',0,'revision','',0),(589,1,'2023-03-06 00:25:27','2023-03-06 04:25:27','Greetings!\r\n\r\nSo much news! \r\nThe manuscript for my upcoming novel is completed. It will weigh in at 634 pages, and a bit over 169k words. Cover reveal coming soon!  I\'ll be announcing the publication date soon.\r\nI have solved my previous problems with Wordpress, apparently, so I\'ll be keeping this format for a while. I will be working more on the mobile version once the new book has been published.\r\nI am also working to start a Youtube channel, basically a video blog of this writer\'s life kind of thing.  More details will be given as this project progresses.\r\nAlso, after some positive feedback from a good friend, I will also be working on making audible versions of all my work.\r\nSo, a full plate, it seems.\r\nFor those few loyal readers, stay tuned...it\'s going to be a busy year.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste ','Writing Update: 3-5-2023','','publish','open','closed','','writing-update-3-5-2023','','','2023-03-06 00:25:27','2023-03-06 04:25:27','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=589',0,'post','',0),(590,1,'2023-03-06 00:25:27','2023-03-06 04:25:27','Greetings!\r\n\r\nSo much news! \r\nThe manuscript for my upcoming novel is completed. It will weigh in at 634 pages, and a bit over 169k words. Cover reveal coming soon!  I\'ll be announcing the publication date soon.\r\nI have solved my previous problems with Wordpress, apparently, so I\'ll be keeping this format for a while. I will be working more on the mobile version once the new book has been published.\r\nI am also working to start a Youtube channel, basically a video blog of this writer\'s life kind of thing.  More details will be given as this project progresses.\r\nAlso, after some positive feedback from a good friend, I will also be working on making audible versions of all my work.\r\nSo, a full plate, it seems.\r\nFor those few loyal readers, stay tuned...it\'s going to be a busy year.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste ','Writing Update: 3-5-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','589-revision-v1','','','2023-03-06 00:25:27','2023-03-06 04:25:27','',589,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=590',0,'revision','',0),(591,1,'2023-03-06 00:29:07','2023-03-06 04:29:07','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Coming Soon</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/flweroflifebw400a-e1653267154382.jpg\" alt=\"Flower of Life\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Cover Reveal Coming Soon!</h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming March/April 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A new novel that combines elements of horror, the paranormal, and quantum physics.</p>\n<h2>Coming - Late 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023,</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-03-06 00:29:07','2023-03-06 04:29:07','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=591',0,'revision','',0),(592,1,'2023-03-06 00:52:56','2023-03-06 04:52:56','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/about_mv01.jpg\" alt=\"Author Michael Vain standing at the gate to Poe&#039;s Tomb, Baltimore Md.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"about_mv01\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h3>Welcome</h3>\n<p>This is the official website for writer and artist Michael Vain, a rising new voice in the world of horror and suspense. Here you will find all the official information his writing and art, as well as purchase copies of his work.</p>\n<p>As you enter the site, be prepared to discover dark and dangerous dimensions, encounter strange and mysterious beings, and experience those things that go bump in the night, as you tour the strange and often terrifying imagination of an author who has personally experienced the paranormal.</p>\n<p>Here you will find a detailed biography of the author, links to his current works, news on his upcoming writing projects and appearances galleries of his various artworks, the author\'s blog and more. This site will continue to evolve through time, so check back with us often to learn the latest news.</p>\n	<h2>Latest News and Releases</h2>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/icon_highway_new.png\" alt=\"icon_highway_new\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"icon_highway_new\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/620148\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						E-Book\n		</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Paperback\n		</a>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_title02b_icon.jpg\" alt=\"Cover for Strange Stories, Twisted Tales by Michael Vain\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_title02b_icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						All Formats\n		</a>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','5-revision-v1','','','2023-03-06 00:52:56','2023-03-06 04:52:56','',5,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=592',0,'revision','',0),(593,1,'2023-03-08 00:16:59','2023-03-08 04:16:59','Digital Art','cover_72_front','Permutations of Reality','inherit','open','closed','','cover_72_front','','','2023-03-08 00:33:36','2023-03-08 04:33:36','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(594,1,'2023-03-08 00:17:27','2023-03-08 04:17:27','','cover_icon','','inherit','open','closed','','cover_icont','','','2023-03-08 22:08:26','2023-03-09 02:08:26','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_icont.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(595,1,'2023-03-08 00:20:11','2023-03-08 04:20:11','','cover_72_01c_full','','inherit','open','closed','','cover_72_01c_full','','','2023-03-08 22:14:38','2023-03-09 02:14:38','',603,'http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_01c_full.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(596,1,'2023-03-08 00:30:36','2023-03-08 04:30:36','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Coming Soon</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\"  /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming March/April 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Permutations of Reality - A new novel that combines elements of horror, the paranormal, and quantum physics.</p>\n<h2>Coming - Late 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023,</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 00:30:36','2023-03-08 04:30:36','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=596',0,'revision','',0),(598,1,'2023-03-08 00:51:15','2023-03-08 04:51:15','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<h6>\n            List of all written works by the author.\n            </h6><br />\n<h5>Novellas and short stories</h5>            \n\nVain, Michael <i>\"The Minstrel\"</i> Smashwords (e-book edition) 2013 (novella)\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Groovin\' to the Zombie Apocalypse\"</i>, 2013 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"BOO!\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Nobody\'s Hero\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p> \n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Easy Prey\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Lullaby\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange STories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Last Story\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange STories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, MIchael <i>\"Polymech\"</i>, 2002 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Message\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Roadkill\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Old Names\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"I Will\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<h5>Novels</h5>\n  \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Highway Hypnosis\"</i>  2016 \n      <p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Permutations of Reality\"</i>  2023</p>\n<h5>Collections</h5>\n   \n       Vain, Michael <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020\n   \n<h5>Other Works</h5> \n    \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"A Comparison of the Inherant Stress-Causing Factors between the Polygraph and Psychological Stress Evaluator\"</i> Springfield, Va. Dektor Counterintelligence and Security, (technical paper)\n   \n   \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Reflections of the Virtues of the Warrior as Taught in Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do\"</i> Hampton, Va., North American Shorin Ryu Karate Association (1st Dan Thesis)\n                \n                <br />                \n                <br />\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Bibliography','','inherit','closed','closed','','159-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 00:51:15','2023-03-08 04:51:15','',159,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=598',0,'revision','',0),(600,1,'2023-03-08 22:00:34','2023-03-09 02:00:34','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art_covers_hwy-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Highway Hypnosis cover\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"art_covers_hwy\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h5>Highway Hypnosis</h5>\n                       <h6>Dark Suspense/Horror, 409 pages<br />\n                                              </h6>\n                                              <p>Howard Langford is intelligent, driven, and at times even ruthless, but he is not a hero. When he falls asleep behind the wheel during a long drive, he awakens to find himself on a road he does not recognize, and is then forced to embark upon a terrifying journey through a dangerous dimension, a journey that will require acts of personal sacrifice and endurance he never previously believed possible. Fighting for both his sanity and his life, Howard must find the hero within himself as he struggles to discover a way back to his own world before the denizens of this nightmare realm can claim him for their own.</p>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Paperback\n		</a>\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Permutations of Reality cover\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_72_front\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h5>Permutations of <br />Reality</h5>\n                       <h6>Supernatural Suspense/Horror, 634 pages<br />\n                                              </h6>\n                                              Jeremy Engles lives a quiet if unassuming life, and he likes  it that way. A kind and empathic soul, Jeremy prefers routine  over adventure. With a house in a nice suburb, a good career,\nand a girlfriend he plans to marry, he is close to achieving his \nversion of the American Dream.  Within the space of minutes, however, everything in his life  changes when Jeremy experiences a bizarre visionary event  in which he suffers a painful and gruesome death, realistic in  every detail, only to find himself whole again moments later,  as if it had never happened. Further visions lead him to seek\ntreatment, and when attempts at conventional diagnosis fail, \nJeremy embarks on a quest to discover the truth behind these \nstrange events, a search which will take him on a dimension-\nhopping journey across multiple realities, one complicated by \nmachinations of those who are not as they appear. As both the \nvisions and their effects upon his psyche escalate, Jeremy \nstruggles to find the answers before his sanity, his freedom, \nand everything he holds dear is lost forever.    Will he find the strength to face the profound truth behind his  visions, or will he become forever lost within the infinite \npermutations of reality?\n\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Novels','','inherit','closed','closed','','161-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 22:00:34','2023-03-09 02:00:34','',161,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=600',0,'revision','',0),(601,1,'2023-03-08 22:02:45','2023-03-09 02:02:45','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_title02b_rgb.jpg\" alt=\"Cover for Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Roadkill\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h4>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</h4>\n<h6>Horror/Fantasy/Science Fiction, 439 pages\n</h6>\nSome stories are a bit strange, some are perhaps even a little twisted.  These are the stories that take us on sometimes dark and dangerous adventures, to places many would fear to tread.  Collected among the pages of this volume are ten such journeys, including:\nAn otherworldly musician who teaches two would-be thieves the true power of music...\nA woman pursued by a terrifying unseen predator along a country road...\nA teenage slacker who discovers his true calling after a zombie apocalypse...\nA vampire connoisseur who preys on fans of a popular paranormal romance series...\nA paranormal investigation that goes horribly wrong when it encounters a centuries-old curse...and more.\nSo come, dear reader, come and explore some of the darker corners of imagination with these strange stories and twisted tales. \nYou might even like it. \n\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Purchase\n		</a>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Collections','','inherit','closed','closed','','163-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 22:02:45','2023-03-09 02:02:45','',163,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=601',0,'revision','',0),(602,1,'2023-03-08 22:10:16','2023-03-09 02:10:16','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/about_mv01.jpg\" alt=\"Author Michael Vain standing at the gate to Poe&#039;s Tomb, Baltimore Md.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"about_mv01\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h3>Welcome</h3>\n<p>This is the official website for writer and artist Michael Vain, a rising new voice in the world of horror and suspense. Here you will find all the official information his writing and art, as well as purchase copies of his work.</p>\n<p>As you enter the site, be prepared to discover dark and dangerous dimensions, encounter strange and mysterious beings, and experience those things that go bump in the night, as you tour the strange and often terrifying imagination of an author who has personally experienced the paranormal.</p>\n<p>Here you will find a detailed biography of the author, links to his current works, news on his upcoming writing projects and appearances galleries of his various artworks, the author\'s blog and more. This site will continue to evolve through time, so check back with us often to learn the latest news.</p>\n	<h2>Latest News and Releases</h2>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/icon_highway_new.png\" alt=\"icon_highway_new\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"icon_highway_new\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Paperback\n		</a>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_title02b_icon.jpg\" alt=\"Cover for Strange Stories, Twisted Tales by Michael Vain\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_title02b_icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						All Formats\n		</a>\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_icont.jpg\" alt=\"Permutations of Reality cover icon\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','5-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 22:10:16','2023-03-09 02:10:16','',5,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=602',0,'revision','',0),(603,1,'2023-03-08 22:15:46','2023-03-09 02:15:46','Here is the cover of my newest novel. I\'ve been waiting for some time for this.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-595\" src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_01c_full.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"985\" height=\"666\" />','Cover Reveal','','publish','open','closed','','cover-reveal','','','2023-03-08 22:15:46','2023-03-09 02:15:46','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=603',0,'post','',0),(604,1,'2023-03-08 22:15:46','2023-03-09 02:15:46','Here is the cover of my newest novel. I\'ve been waiting for some time for this.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-595\" src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_01c_full.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"985\" height=\"666\" />','Cover Reveal','','inherit','closed','closed','','603-revision-v1','','','2023-03-08 22:15:46','2023-03-09 02:15:46','',603,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=604',0,'revision','',0),(605,1,'2023-03-12 03:53:54','2023-03-12 07:53:54','Greetings!\r\n\r\nEven though I have completed the new novel, it does not mean I get to take any time off; there are still a good number of tasks requiring my attention, projects left undone or to further my visibility in the marketplace.  I have recently revised the formatting for my first novel, Highway Hypnosis, in preparation for an e-book release, and this should be available soon.  I will also be releasing hardcover versions of all my work in the future, so be sure to stay tuned for news and release dates.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update: 3-12-2023','','publish','open','closed','','writing-update-3-12-2023','','','2023-03-12 03:53:54','2023-03-12 07:53:54','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=605',0,'post','',0),(606,1,'2023-03-12 03:53:54','2023-03-12 07:53:54','Greetings!\r\n\r\nEven though I have completed the new novel, it does not mean I get to take any time off; there are still a good number of tasks requiring my attention, projects left undone or to further my visibility in the marketplace.  I have recently revised the formatting for my first novel, Highway Hypnosis, in preparation for an e-book release, and this should be available soon.  I will also be releasing hardcover versions of all my work in the future, so be sure to stay tuned for news and release dates.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Writing Update: 3-12-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','605-revision-v1','','','2023-03-12 03:53:54','2023-03-12 07:53:54','',605,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=606',0,'revision','',0),(607,1,'2023-03-12 04:03:48','2023-03-12 08:03:48','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/about_mv01.jpg\" alt=\"Author Michael Vain standing at the gate to Poe&#039;s Tomb, Baltimore Md.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"about_mv01\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h3>Welcome</h3>\n<p>This is the official website for writer and artist Michael Vain, a rising new voice in the world of horror and suspense. Here you will find all the official information his writing and art, as well as purchase copies of his work.</p>\n<p>As you enter the site, be prepared to discover dark and dangerous dimensions, encounter strange and mysterious beings, and experience those things that go bump in the night, as you tour the strange and often terrifying imagination of an author who has personally experienced the paranormal.</p>\n<p>Here you will find a detailed biography of the author, links to his current works, news on his upcoming writing projects and appearances galleries of his various artworks, the author\'s blog and more. This site will continue to evolve through time, so check back with us often to learn the latest news.</p>\n	<h2>Latest News and Releases</h2>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/icon_highway_new.png\" alt=\"icon_highway_new\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"icon_highway_new\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Purchase\n		</a>\n				<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892B8BG4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cover_title02b_icon.jpg\" alt=\"Cover for Strange Stories, Twisted Tales by Michael Vain\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_title02b_icon\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n				</a>\n			<a 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author, and took the first steps toward this end in creating an Audible account.  I also had the good fortune to have enough some extra cash on the payday before my coming birthday, so I treated myself to a present in the form of a decent usb microphone, one I plan to use a good deal in the future.  Things seem to be falling into place, so it seemed a wise purchase, and I have a more positive outlook for the future for the first time in longer than I can remember.\r\n\r\nSo stay tuned!  Lots of things are coming!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','End of a Decade','','publish','open','closed','','end-of-a-decade','','','2023-03-31 00:07:02','2023-03-31 04:07:02','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=614',0,'post','',0),(615,1,'2023-03-31 00:07:02','2023-03-31 04:07:02','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIt\'s been a busy month in terms of writing-related activities: I finished my third novel, converted my first two books into hardback for publication on Amazon, added the e-book version of Highway Hypnosis to Kindle Unlimited, and edited the covers of all three of my books for hardback formatting.  I think these are all good things, and I hope it is an indication of progress toward my writing career becoming my only career.  This hope has taken a more desperate turn over the last year, I must admit.  I close out another decade this Sunday, and know I cannot keep up the pace of such a physical day job forever.  I hate to admit I\'m feeling my age, but as Indiana Jones once said, \'it\'s not the years, it\'s the mileage\'.  And I\'m feeling those miles, boys and girls.\r\n\r\nTo this end, I have been stepping up my game, not only in devoting more time toward writing, but also in terms of promotion.  I wrote in an earlier post that I plan on creating Audible versions of my first three books, as well as creating a YouTube channel centered on writing and the life of an aspiring professional author, and took the first steps toward this end in creating an Audible account.  I also had the good fortune to have enough some extra cash on the payday before my coming birthday, so I treated myself to a present in the form of a decent usb microphone, one I plan to use a good deal in the future.  Things seem to be falling into place, so it seemed a wise purchase, and I have a more positive outlook for the future for the first time in longer than I can remember.\r\n\r\nSo stay tuned!  Lots of things are coming!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','End of a Decade','','inherit','closed','closed','','614-revision-v1','','','2023-03-31 00:07:02','2023-03-31 04:07:02','',614,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=615',0,'revision','',0),(616,1,'2023-04-03 22:54:06','2023-04-04 02:54:06','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/art_covers_hwy-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Highway Hypnosis cover\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"art_covers_hwy\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h5>Highway Hypnosis</h5>\n                       <h6>Dark Suspense/Horror, 409 pages<br />\n                                              </h6>\n                                              <p>Howard Langford is intelligent, driven, and at times even ruthless, but he is not a hero. When he falls asleep behind the wheel during a long drive, he awakens to find himself on a road he does not recognize, and is then forced to embark upon a terrifying journey through a dangerous dimension, a journey that will require acts of personal sacrifice and endurance he never previously believed possible. Fighting for both his sanity and his life, Howard must find the hero within himself as he struggles to discover a way back to his own world before the denizens of this nightmare realm can claim him for their own.</p>\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530927099\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Purchase\n		</a>\n				<img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Permutations of Reality cover\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"cover_72_front\" onerror=\"this.style.display=\'none\'\"  />\n	<h5>Permutations of <br />Reality</h5>\n                       <h6>Supernatural Suspense/Horror, 634 pages<br />\n                                              </h6>\n                                              Jeremy Engles lives a quiet if unassuming life, and he likes  it that way. A kind and empathic soul, Jeremy prefers routine  over adventure. With a house in a nice suburb, a good career,\nand a girlfriend he plans to marry, he is close to achieving his \nversion of the American Dream.  Within the space of minutes, however, everything in his life  changes when Jeremy experiences a bizarre visionary event  in which he suffers a painful and gruesome death, realistic in  every detail, only to find himself whole again moments later,  as if it had never happened. Further visions lead him to seek\ntreatment, and when attempts at conventional diagnosis fail, \nJeremy embarks on a quest to discover the truth behind these \nstrange events, a search which will take him on a dimension-\nhopping journey across multiple realities, one complicated by \nmachinations of those who are not as they appear. As both the \nvisions and their effects upon his psyche escalate, Jeremy \nstruggles to find the answers before his sanity, his freedom, \nand everything he holds dear is lost forever.    Will he find the strength to face the profound truth behind his  visions, or will he become forever lost within the infinite \npermutations of reality?\n\n			<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMWVNTV\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n						Purchase\n		</a>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Novels','','inherit','closed','closed','','161-revision-v1','','','2023-04-03 22:54:06','2023-04-04 02:54:06','',161,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=616',0,'revision','',0),(617,1,'2023-04-03 22:57:30','2023-04-04 02:57:30','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<h6>\n            List of all written works by the author.\n            </h6><br />\n<h5>Novellas and short stories</h5>            \n\nVain, Michael <i>\"The Minstrel\",</i> 2013 \n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Groovin\' to the Zombie Apocalypse\"</i>, 2013 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"BOO!\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Nobody\'s Hero\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p> \n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Easy Prey\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Lullaby\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange STories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Last Story\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange STories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, MIchael <i>\"Polymech\"</i>, 2002 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Message\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Roadkill\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Old Names\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"I Will\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<h5>Novels</h5>\n  \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Highway Hypnosis\"</i>  2016 \n      <p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Permutations of Reality\"</i>  2023</p>\n<h5>Collections</h5>\n   \n       Vain, Michael <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020\n   \n<h5>Other Works</h5> \n    \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"A Comparison of the Inherant Stress-Causing Factors between the Polygraph and Psychological Stress Evaluator\"</i> Springfield, Va. Dektor Counterintelligence and Security, (technical paper)\n   \n   \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Reflections of the Virtues of the Warrior as Taught in Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do\"</i> Hampton, Va., North American Shorin Ryu Karate Association (1st Dan Thesis)\n                \n                <br />                \n                <br />\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Bibliography','','inherit','closed','closed','','159-revision-v1','','','2023-04-03 22:57:30','2023-04-04 02:57:30','',159,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=617',0,'revision','',0),(619,1,'2023-04-04 12:23:28','2023-04-04 16:23:28','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Available Now!</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\" /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming March/April 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Permutations of Reality - A new novel that combines elements of horror, the paranormal, and quantum physics.</p>\n<h2>Coming - Late 2023</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023,</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-04-04 12:23:28','2023-04-04 16:23:28','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=619',0,'revision','',0),(620,1,'2023-04-04 23:14:43','2023-04-05 03:14:43','Greetings!\r\n\r\nAfter successfully surviving another decade, I found myself energized and in a strangely positive mood.  The year has seen some good things happen, with the signs showing the promise of more to come, and this has contributed to lessening my anxiety, and given me the determination and energy to work on making my writing into a full time career.  An uptake of recent sales (thank you all!) has helped in this, as well as the production of hardback versions of my books, and I\'ve used this to begin the process of producing Audible versions of my work as well, with yours truly serving as narrator.\r\n\r\nI have purchased what I hope is a decent microphone, and begun the process of learning the Audacity program for recording the sound files which are necessary for conversion into an audio book. Depending on how quickly I can assimilate this, I will begin recording test files within the next few days.  I can say I am looking forward to this new project with great enthusiasm.  I have always enjoyed reading aloud, and the prospect of adding that skill to my revenue set is just icing on the enjoyment cake, not to mention giving hope to be able to continue making a living as the physical issues I deal with advance with time.  Should the process prove enjoyable, I will likely open myself to narrating work by other authors on a freelance basis, something I think would be both fun and profitable.\r\n\r\nI will keep posting updates for this and my other projects, so stay tuned!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update - 4/4','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-4-4','','','2023-04-04 23:14:43','2023-04-05 03:14:43','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=620',0,'post','',0),(621,1,'2023-04-04 23:14:43','2023-04-05 03:14:43','Greetings!\r\n\r\nAfter successfully surviving another decade, I found myself energized and in a strangely positive mood.  The year has seen some good things happen, with the signs showing the promise of more to come, and this has contributed to lessening my anxiety, and given me the determination and energy to work on making my writing into a full time career.  An uptake of recent sales (thank you all!) has helped in this, as well as the production of hardback versions of my books, and I\'ve used this to begin the process of producing Audible versions of my work as well, with yours truly serving as narrator.\r\n\r\nI have purchased what I hope is a decent microphone, and begun the process of learning the Audacity program for recording the sound files which are necessary for conversion into an audio book. Depending on how quickly I can assimilate this, I will begin recording test files within the next few days.  I can say I am looking forward to this new project with great enthusiasm.  I have always enjoyed reading aloud, and the prospect of adding that skill to my revenue set is just icing on the enjoyment cake, not to mention giving hope to be able to continue making a living as the physical issues I deal with advance with time.  Should the process prove enjoyable, I will likely open myself to narrating work by other authors on a freelance basis, something I think would be both fun and profitable.\r\n\r\nI will keep posting updates for this and my other projects, so stay tuned!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update - 4/4','','inherit','closed','closed','','620-revision-v1','','','2023-04-04 23:14:43','2023-04-05 03:14:43','',620,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=621',0,'revision','',0),(623,1,'2023-04-10 20:47:15','2023-04-11 00:47:15','Greetings!\r\n\r\nI have officially begun my first attempt at narration, recording my first novel, Highway Hypnosis for release on Audible.  It has turned out to be an interesting process, and this has given me a clue to just how much work goes into video and sound production.  The learning curve for the software end has not proven difficult so far, but that cannot be said about the actual voice work. I am not a stranger to narration, having recorded books for remedial reading students back in the day, but it is not as easy as it appears. I have confidence I will improve with time, however, and look forward to gaining experience in this new endeavor.  Should this go well, I may even hire myself out for other work in that field on a freelance basis.\r\n\r\nI have five chapters completed so far, with another twenty-three to go.  Upon completion, I plan on beginning the second book immediately.  With luck, this project will be finished in time for me to begin compiling the manuscript for my next work, which will be a non-fiction account of the my struggle against narcissistic abuse, not something in line with my usual work, but something I feel I must complete for both personal healing and to help other men who may be in similar situations.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for progress and release updates.  There is plenty more to come!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 4-10-2023','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-4-10-2023','','','2023-04-10 20:47:15','2023-04-11 00:47:15','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=623',0,'post','',0),(624,1,'2023-04-10 20:47:15','2023-04-11 00:47:15','Greetings!\r\n\r\nI have officially begun my first attempt at narration, recording my first novel, Highway Hypnosis for release on Audible.  It has turned out to be an interesting process, and this has given me a clue to just how much work goes into video and sound production.  The learning curve for the software end has not proven difficult so far, but that cannot be said about the actual voice work. I am not a stranger to narration, having recorded books for remedial reading students back in the day, but it is not as easy as it appears. I have confidence I will improve with time, however, and look forward to gaining experience in this new endeavor.  Should this go well, I may even hire myself out for other work in that field on a freelance basis.\r\n\r\nI have five chapters completed so far, with another twenty-three to go.  Upon completion, I plan on beginning the second book immediately.  With luck, this project will be finished in time for me to begin compiling the manuscript for my next work, which will be a non-fiction account of the my struggle against narcissistic abuse, not something in line with my usual work, but something I feel I must complete for both personal healing and to help other men who may be in similar situations.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for progress and release updates.  There is plenty more to come!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 4-10-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','623-revision-v1','','','2023-04-10 20:47:15','2023-04-11 00:47:15','',623,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=624',0,'revision','',0),(625,1,'2023-04-16 21:33:18','2023-04-17 01:33:18','Greetings to the faithful few,\r\n\r\nThose who have known me over the last several years are aware of the legal and narcissistic abuse I have suffered, abuse which left me with severe chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy, in addition to other issues, physical, financial, and emotional.  The total shit-show that is the justice system in this country did its best to destroy me in its never-ending quest for money and political cocksucking that has taken the place of justice, but after four years of dealing with the fallout, I believe I can say the healing process has begun.  It will be slow, to be sure, and the scars will be deep, never able to fully replace what was there before, but I after much study and work and pain, I have been able to repair some of the damage.  I\'ve managed to live on my own during that time, securing reasonably good housing for myself and for my daughter on her visits, a decent job (despite its downfalls), and complete two books, projects which I hope will eventually replace my day job as my primary occupation.  I\'ve made strides in this pursuit, and though the gains have been small, this progress has been therapeudic, as creativity has always been my passion, and one of the places where I am at my best. I can say with certainty that though I have not always been in the happiest state of mind, I am generally satisfied with the results of my efforts, and am happier now, despite the hardships, than I ever was during my previous relationship.\r\n\r\nI know I will never be able to heal completely; some of the physical effects I suffer are permanent, barring miracles, but I have finally reached a point of stability to where I can begin the healing process in earnest, and I am thankful for it, as I am thankful for those who have believed in me and my journey enough to have supported me through these times.  The chance of intervention by narcissistic assholes or our corrupt system is always a possibility, but barring those things, the future seems positive for the first time in a long while.\r\n\r\nOnward and upward from here!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Healing - 4 Years Later','','publish','open','closed','','healing-4-years-later','','','2023-04-16 21:33:18','2023-04-17 01:33:18','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=625',0,'post','',0),(626,1,'2023-04-16 21:33:18','2023-04-17 01:33:18','Greetings to the faithful few,\r\n\r\nThose who have known me over the last several years are aware of the legal and narcissistic abuse I have suffered, abuse which left me with severe chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy, in addition to other issues, physical, financial, and emotional.  The total shit-show that is the justice system in this country did its best to destroy me in its never-ending quest for money and political cocksucking that has taken the place of justice, but after four years of dealing with the fallout, I believe I can say the healing process has begun.  It will be slow, to be sure, and the scars will be deep, never able to fully replace what was there before, but I after much study and work and pain, I have been able to repair some of the damage.  I\'ve managed to live on my own during that time, securing reasonably good housing for myself and for my daughter on her visits, a decent job (despite its downfalls), and complete two books, projects which I hope will eventually replace my day job as my primary occupation.  I\'ve made strides in this pursuit, and though the gains have been small, this progress has been therapeudic, as creativity has always been my passion, and one of the places where I am at my best. I can say with certainty that though I have not always been in the happiest state of mind, I am generally satisfied with the results of my efforts, and am happier now, despite the hardships, than I ever was during my previous relationship.\r\n\r\nI know I will never be able to heal completely; some of the physical effects I suffer are permanent, barring miracles, but I have finally reached a point of stability to where I can begin the healing process in earnest, and I am thankful for it, as I am thankful for those who have believed in me and my journey enough to have supported me through these times.  The chance of intervention by narcissistic assholes or our corrupt system is always a possibility, but barring those things, the future seems positive for the first time in a long while.\r\n\r\nOnward and upward from here!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Healing - 4 Years Later','','inherit','closed','closed','','625-revision-v1','','','2023-04-16 21:33:18','2023-04-17 01:33:18','',625,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=626',0,'revision','',0),(628,1,'2023-05-04 02:11:00','2023-05-04 06:11:00','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nFor the last several weeks, I have been endeavoring to record my first novel, <em>Highway</em> Hypnosis, for release on Audible.  As thus dealt with a field of technology with which I was previously unfamiliar, I expected the learning curve to be high, and though this has turned out to be true, it did not deter me; i have always enjoyed learning new things, and this was no exception.  I knew my present day job would slow the process, and I accepted that as part of the dues one must pay, and it did not affect my enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nMy environment, however, is another story,  Apparently, I have a pair of were-hippopotami living in the apartment above me, who seen to take delight in stomping around 24 hours a day.  This has become a source of great frustration, for the usual soundproofing available to an amateur is ineffective against the sonic boom footsteps emanating from above.  It is the one thing that cannot be solved by increased study or practice; it can only be solved by changing the location of where I live, or creating a remote recording booth where the sounds of stampeding feet will not interfere.  At present, neither option is readily available, but for every problem, there is a solution...although in this case that may take the form of a harpoon (kidding).  Even as I type this, at after 2 am, my ceiling sounds like it is about to collapse, not the best environment for recording.  Or sleep.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to press on, however,  I will not allow such things to prevent me from releasing my work on Audible, and will continue to update my progress. so stay tuned.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Frustration','','publish','open','closed','','frustration','','','2023-05-04 02:11:00','2023-05-04 06:11:00','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=628',0,'post','',0),(629,1,'2023-05-04 02:11:00','2023-05-04 06:11:00','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nFor the last several weeks, I have been endeavoring to record my first novel, <em>Highway</em> Hypnosis, for release on Audible.  As thus dealt with a field of technology with which I was previously unfamiliar, I expected the learning curve to be high, and though this has turned out to be true, it did not deter me; i have always enjoyed learning new things, and this was no exception.  I knew my present day job would slow the process, and I accepted that as part of the dues one must pay, and it did not affect my enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nMy environment, however, is another story,  Apparently, I have a pair of were-hippopotami living in the apartment above me, who seen to take delight in stomping around 24 hours a day.  This has become a source of great frustration, for the usual soundproofing available to an amateur is ineffective against the sonic boom footsteps emanating from above.  It is the one thing that cannot be solved by increased study or practice; it can only be solved by changing the location of where I live, or creating a remote recording booth where the sounds of stampeding feet will not interfere.  At present, neither option is readily available, but for every problem, there is a solution...although in this case that may take the form of a harpoon (kidding).  Even as I type this, at after 2 am, my ceiling sounds like it is about to collapse, not the best environment for recording.  Or sleep.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to press on, however,  I will not allow such things to prevent me from releasing my work on Audible, and will continue to update my progress. so stay tuned.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Frustration','','inherit','closed','closed','','628-revision-v1','','','2023-05-04 02:11:00','2023-05-04 06:11:00','',628,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=629',0,'revision','',0),(631,1,'2023-05-29 21:07:14','2023-05-30 01:07:14','Greetings,\r\n\r\nWell, after many hours of recording and audio processing, I have uploaded my first novel, <em>Highway Hypnosis,</em> to Audible.  The files are in review, and I should get a response within ten business days, according to their website.  I will begin recording the various stories in <em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>within the next day or do...unless I can\'t resist getting back to reading, in which case it could be as early as tonight.\r\n\r\nIt is my plan, hope really, that by the time I get to my third book, that  will have become proficient enough at the process that I may begin to do some freelance narration work.  I have to find something, after all - my current job is a narcissistic nightmare and both emotionally physically destructive.  The damage done to me physically by the results of narcissistic and legal abuse has left me technically disabled, and these effects are exacerbated by the physical demands of my \'day job\'.  Narration is not only something I enjoy, but is work that I can perform at my own pace, and around the limitations I face on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be sure to announce when the Audible version of my novel is ready for purchase.  Thanks again for any and all who follow this blog.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 5-29-2023','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-5-29-2023','','','2023-05-29 21:07:14','2023-05-30 01:07:14','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=631',0,'post','',0),(632,1,'2023-05-29 21:07:14','2023-05-30 01:07:14','Greetings,\r\n\r\nWell, after many hours of recording and audio processing, I have uploaded my first novel, <em>Highway Hypnosis,</em> to Audible.  The files are in review, and I should get a response within ten business days, according to their website.  I will begin recording the various stories in <em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>within the next day or do...unless I can\'t resist getting back to reading, in which case it could be as early as tonight.\r\n\r\nIt is my plan, hope really, that by the time I get to my third book, that  will have become proficient enough at the process that I may begin to do some freelance narration work.  I have to find something, after all - my current job is a narcissistic nightmare and both emotionally physically destructive.  The damage done to me physically by the results of narcissistic and legal abuse has left me technically disabled, and these effects are exacerbated by the physical demands of my \'day job\'.  Narration is not only something I enjoy, but is work that I can perform at my own pace, and around the limitations I face on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nI\'ll be sure to announce when the Audible version of my novel is ready for purchase.  Thanks again for any and all who follow this blog.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 5-29-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','631-revision-v1','','','2023-05-29 21:07:14','2023-05-30 01:07:14','',631,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=632',0,'revision','',0),(633,1,'2023-06-04 19:44:48','2023-06-04 23:44:48','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIt\'s been an intense few weeks, with the promise of continuing to be so, but I cannot resist keeping my blog updated for my audience.  For those few intrepid souls, I salute you.\r\n\r\nAnywho...I understood when I began my writing it would be a learning experience - as all things in this life are -and the writing journey, along with its narration counterpart - has not disappointed in this regard.  There have been some bumps along the road, but I have gained knowledge along the way, and it has been a rewarding process creatively, if not financially.  One such bump has seen the delay of release of the hardbound versions of my novels, but it appears I have overcome that particular hurdle (and learning in the process), and the revised hardbound additions should be available on Amazon soon.\r\n\r\nOn the Audible front, the audio version of <em>Highway Hypnosis </em>should be available sometime on or after June 10, 2023.  The files have all passed the ACX check on my software, and are awaiting QC approval.  Here\'s keeping my fingers crossed.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, I have begun recording the Audible version of <em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>.  The first story, <em>The Minstrel</em>, has been recorded, and I have begun work on<em> Roadkill</em>.  I find I enjoy the recording process immensely - the audio processing not so much - but am determined to learn as much as I can on both ends of the process in order to produce the best result I can.  I have a lot of irons in the fire on any given day, and plan to add even more, in the form of a video blog, in the near future, but I am confident the results will be well worth the effort.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Update  6-4-2023','','publish','open','closed','','update-6-4-2023','','','2023-06-04 19:44:48','2023-06-04 23:44:48','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=633',0,'post','',0),(634,1,'2023-06-04 19:44:48','2023-06-04 23:44:48','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIt\'s been an intense few weeks, with the promise of continuing to be so, but I cannot resist keeping my blog updated for my audience.  For those few intrepid souls, I salute you.\r\n\r\nAnywho...I understood when I began my writing it would be a learning experience - as all things in this life are -and the writing journey, along with its narration counterpart - has not disappointed in this regard.  There have been some bumps along the road, but I have gained knowledge along the way, and it has been a rewarding process creatively, if not financially.  One such bump has seen the delay of release of the hardbound versions of my novels, but it appears I have overcome that particular hurdle (and learning in the process), and the revised hardbound additions should be available on Amazon soon.\r\n\r\nOn the Audible front, the audio version of <em>Highway Hypnosis </em>should be available sometime on or after June 10, 2023.  The files have all passed the ACX check on my software, and are awaiting QC approval.  Here\'s keeping my fingers crossed.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, I have begun recording the Audible version of <em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>.  The first story, <em>The Minstrel</em>, has been recorded, and I have begun work on<em> Roadkill</em>.  I find I enjoy the recording process immensely - the audio processing not so much - but am determined to learn as much as I can on both ends of the process in order to produce the best result I can.  I have a lot of irons in the fire on any given day, and plan to add even more, in the form of a video blog, in the near future, but I am confident the results will be well worth the effort.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Update  6-4-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','633-revision-v1','','','2023-06-04 19:44:48','2023-06-04 23:44:48','',633,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=634',0,'revision','',0),(636,1,'2023-06-13 19:46:42','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Audible Update: 6-13-23','','draft','open','closed','','','','','2023-06-13 19:46:42','2023-06-13 23:46:42','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=636',0,'post','',0),(637,1,'2023-06-13 20:02:26','2023-06-14 00:02:26','Greetings,\r\n\r\nMy first novel, <em>Highway Hypnosis</em>, is now available on Audible, and should be available on Amazon and iTunes within the next few days.  I am now working on narrating the third story from Strange Stories, Twisted Tales.  The stories in this volume are something of a different challenge in terms of recording; the tales contained in that volume contain some passages that will require some audio effects in order to deliver the proper tone, and I am enjoying the learning process.   It is my hope to open myself to narration of other works on a freelance basis in the near future,  I have found I enjoy both sides of the process, and look forward to being able to create a home studio in order to deliver an even better listening experience.\r\n\r\nSo, if you are into audio books, stop by Audible and give my book a listen.  If you listen at home, you might want to keep the lights on.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 6-13-23','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-6-13-23','','','2023-06-13 20:02:26','2023-06-14 00:02:26','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=637',0,'post','',0),(638,1,'2023-06-13 20:02:26','2023-06-14 00:02:26','Greetings,\r\n\r\nMy first novel, <em>Highway Hypnosis</em>, is now available on Audible, and should be available on Amazon and iTunes within the next few days.  I am now working on narrating the third story from Strange Stories, Twisted Tales.  The stories in this volume are something of a different challenge in terms of recording; the tales contained in that volume contain some passages that will require some audio effects in order to deliver the proper tone, and I am enjoying the learning process.   It is my hope to open myself to narration of other works on a freelance basis in the near future,  I have found I enjoy both sides of the process, and look forward to being able to create a home studio in order to deliver an even better listening experience.\r\n\r\nSo, if you are into audio books, stop by Audible and give my book a listen.  If you listen at home, you might want to keep the lights on.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 6-13-23','','inherit','closed','closed','','637-revision-v1','','','2023-06-13 20:02:26','2023-06-14 00:02:26','',637,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=638',0,'revision','',0),(641,1,'2023-06-26 23:55:23','2023-06-27 03:55:23','Greetings.\r\n\r\nAs is par for the course, life has been throwing its share of curve-balls my way, but I\'ve managed to navigate them with my usual Aries stubbornness, and continue to record tracks from my second novel, \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>\'. I am currently working on recording \'<em>Easy Prey</em>\', and those familiar with the history of the story, know I never intended to write a vampire story, and wrote it intending it to be a jab at Twilight.  Somewhere in the writing, however, this changed, and I found myself enjoying the characters and events that flowed from my pen, which was my only available writing instrument at the time.  Recording these stories allows me to reconnect with the characters, and I find myself tempted to stop and write more about the adventures of what has become an interesting figure to me, but I stop myself.  All things in time, I say.\r\n\r\nAll things in time.\r\n\r\nIt might take longer than I anticipated to record this second work, however, as some of the aforementioned curve-balls include the need to find better employment and a new place to live, both sizeable tasks on their own, much less together.  I have faith I will be able to handle these as I have before - it\'s not my first rodeo - and plan to build myself a dedicated space for recording in the process.\r\n\r\nOnward and upward, folks.  Onward and upward.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 6-26-2023','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-6-26-2023','','','2023-06-26 23:55:23','2023-06-27 03:55:23','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=641',0,'post','',0),(642,1,'2023-06-26 23:55:23','2023-06-27 03:55:23','Greetings.\r\n\r\nAs is par for the course, life has been throwing its share of curve-balls my way, but I\'ve managed to navigate them with my usual Aries stubbornness, and continue to record tracks from my second novel, \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>\'. I am currently working on recording \'<em>Easy Prey</em>\', and those familiar with the history of the story, know I never intended to write a vampire story, and wrote it intending it to be a jab at Twilight.  Somewhere in the writing, however, this changed, and I found myself enjoying the characters and events that flowed from my pen, which was my only available writing instrument at the time.  Recording these stories allows me to reconnect with the characters, and I find myself tempted to stop and write more about the adventures of what has become an interesting figure to me, but I stop myself.  All things in time, I say.\r\n\r\nAll things in time.\r\n\r\nIt might take longer than I anticipated to record this second work, however, as some of the aforementioned curve-balls include the need to find better employment and a new place to live, both sizeable tasks on their own, much less together.  I have faith I will be able to handle these as I have before - it\'s not my first rodeo - and plan to build myself a dedicated space for recording in the process.\r\n\r\nOnward and upward, folks.  Onward and upward.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 6-26-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','641-revision-v1','','','2023-06-26 23:55:23','2023-06-27 03:55:23','',641,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=642',0,'revision','',0),(644,1,'2023-07-22 00:55:34','2023-07-22 04:55:34','Greetings,\r\n\r\nOnce again, time has slipped by, despite my resolution to update on a regular basis.  It seems every time I make the determination to improve my life, it responds with a series of blindsiding events, often daisy-chained in such a way as to create a catch-22 situation in which forward motion is both difficult and limited, within a short span of time.  In the last two weeks, I\'ve had to deal with not having a refrigerator for over a week, two major car repairs back to back to the tune of over $1600, and three other priority legal matters, all while working a grueling, physically demanding job. It has been said I have brought these matters upon myself, but I can pretty much dismiss this as utter horseshit; I both know my life better than those making such statements. and control neither random events, the deceitful actions of others, or a rigged system designed to siphon as much money and freedom as it can from the common man.  I can, however, do all I can not to allow such situations to repeat.  When I make mistakes, I do my utmost not to ever repeat them.\r\n\r\nWhile this is helpful in the long run, it does not negate or prevent the short term effects.  I have had to pause in my audio production of <em>\'Strange Stories, Twisted, Tales</em>\' in order to deal with the latest set of crises, which came as expected once I committed to my plan to increase my income and better my environment, endeavors which alone are complicated matters, much less when planned in tandem.  Still, it will not matter in the end; life can throw whatever it wants at me, and I will persevere.  It may be the irresistable force, but when it comes to bettering myself, it may find I am the unmoving object.\r\n\r\nSo, as I will have little to no time to do anything but work on creating a less stressful and more profitable and peaceful atmosphere for myself, I regret my other projects will have to be on hold for a bit.  I will, however, return to them with vigor once I am successful, and will keep those dedicated few informed as things progress.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Update 7-21','','publish','open','closed','','update-7-21','','','2023-07-22 00:55:34','2023-07-22 04:55:34','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=644',0,'post','',0),(645,1,'2023-07-22 00:55:34','2023-07-22 04:55:34','Greetings,\r\n\r\nOnce again, time has slipped by, despite my resolution to update on a regular basis.  It seems every time I make the determination to improve my life, it responds with a series of blindsiding events, often daisy-chained in such a way as to create a catch-22 situation in which forward motion is both difficult and limited, within a short span of time.  In the last two weeks, I\'ve had to deal with not having a refrigerator for over a week, two major car repairs back to back to the tune of over $1600, and three other priority legal matters, all while working a grueling, physically demanding job. It has been said I have brought these matters upon myself, but I can pretty much dismiss this as utter horseshit; I both know my life better than those making such statements. and control neither random events, the deceitful actions of others, or a rigged system designed to siphon as much money and freedom as it can from the common man.  I can, however, do all I can not to allow such situations to repeat.  When I make mistakes, I do my utmost not to ever repeat them.\r\n\r\nWhile this is helpful in the long run, it does not negate or prevent the short term effects.  I have had to pause in my audio production of <em>\'Strange Stories, Twisted, Tales</em>\' in order to deal with the latest set of crises, which came as expected once I committed to my plan to increase my income and better my environment, endeavors which alone are complicated matters, much less when planned in tandem.  Still, it will not matter in the end; life can throw whatever it wants at me, and I will persevere.  It may be the irresistable force, but when it comes to bettering myself, it may find I am the unmoving object.\r\n\r\nSo, as I will have little to no time to do anything but work on creating a less stressful and more profitable and peaceful atmosphere for myself, I regret my other projects will have to be on hold for a bit.  I will, however, return to them with vigor once I am successful, and will keep those dedicated few informed as things progress.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Update 7-21','','inherit','closed','closed','','644-revision-v1','','','2023-07-22 00:55:34','2023-07-22 04:55:34','',644,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=645',0,'revision','',0),(648,1,'2023-09-29 15:08:40','2023-09-29 19:08:40','Greetings.\r\n\r\nWell, it was only a matter of time.  Despite my best attempts at maintenance, the hard drive on my computer decided it was time to give up the ghost.  This resulted in the loss of a decade of photos, including those of my little one, as well as my manuscripts and Audible recordings for my second book, which was about 2/3 completed.  I believe it is possible to recover that data in time, but it will cost hundreds, if not several thousand, dollars to retrieve, and so will have to wait.  I did manage to rebuild the system, having a decade old backup drive, but windows 7 and my recording software did not agree, and I was forced to begin over with a new system.  This came about at around the same time my phone decided to self-destruct, so it has been a stressful couple of weeks.  I am currently back on track, however, and have begun to re-record \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'.  It may be slow going, as I have to recover my various bookmarks and such in order to upload and so on, but at least now I needn\'t worry about such an event again.\r\n\r\nHopefully.\r\n\r\nThe air quality at my latest domicile leaves a great deal to be desired; the air filters in this apartment complex need to be changed approximately every 2 weeks, and even then, can severely affect delicate electronics, a condition I am hoping to change - just one more item on the never-ending to-do list.\r\n\r\nSo, apologies for the lack of posts.  With any luck, it will not happen again for some time to come.\r\n\r\nUntil Next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','The Great Disk Disaster of 2023','','publish','open','closed','','the-great-disk-disaster-of-2023','','','2023-09-29 15:08:40','2023-09-29 19:08:40','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=648',0,'post','',0),(649,1,'2023-09-29 15:08:40','2023-09-29 19:08:40','Greetings.\r\n\r\nWell, it was only a matter of time.  Despite my best attempts at maintenance, the hard drive on my computer decided it was time to give up the ghost.  This resulted in the loss of a decade of photos, including those of my little one, as well as my manuscripts and Audible recordings for my second book, which was about 2/3 completed.  I believe it is possible to recover that data in time, but it will cost hundreds, if not several thousand, dollars to retrieve, and so will have to wait.  I did manage to rebuild the system, having a decade old backup drive, but windows 7 and my recording software did not agree, and I was forced to begin over with a new system.  This came about at around the same time my phone decided to self-destruct, so it has been a stressful couple of weeks.  I am currently back on track, however, and have begun to re-record \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'.  It may be slow going, as I have to recover my various bookmarks and such in order to upload and so on, but at least now I needn\'t worry about such an event again.\r\n\r\nHopefully.\r\n\r\nThe air quality at my latest domicile leaves a great deal to be desired; the air filters in this apartment complex need to be changed approximately every 2 weeks, and even then, can severely affect delicate electronics, a condition I am hoping to change - just one more item on the never-ending to-do list.\r\n\r\nSo, apologies for the lack of posts.  With any luck, it will not happen again for some time to come.\r\n\r\nUntil Next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','The Great Disk Disaster of 2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','648-revision-v1','','','2023-09-29 15:08:40','2023-09-29 19:08:40','',648,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=649',0,'revision','',0),(651,1,'2023-11-08 23:22:54','2023-11-09 03:22:54','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAs you may know from my previous post, my computer\'s hard drive bit the Big One, and died a horrible death, a fate fitting of that of a horror writer, perhaps.  Undeterred, I managed to get a good deal on a new system, and have been working to restore my programs.  This meant I had to begin anew on my production of the Audible version of my second book, \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'</em>.  I have just finished the sixth entry, \'<em>Easy Prey</em>\' (one of my favorites) and have begun recording \'Message in an Electromagnetic Bottle\', (which is not, but a decent effort nonetheless).  I cannot as yet give an estimation of when the Audible version of this work will be available, due to the demands of my job and other factors, but I am moving forward in the effort to deliver the highest quality recording of which I am capable - something which is sure to improve as I continue to learn and hone whatever talent I may possess.\r\n\r\nI will continue also to provide updates whenever time and energy allows, and will have more news on my next entry.\r\n\r\nUntil then,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update - 11-8-23','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-11-8-23','','','2023-11-08 23:22:54','2023-11-09 03:22:54','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=651',0,'post','',0),(652,1,'2023-11-08 23:22:54','2023-11-09 03:22:54','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAs you may know from my previous post, my computer\'s hard drive bit the Big One, and died a horrible death, a fate fitting of that of a horror writer, perhaps.  Undeterred, I managed to get a good deal on a new system, and have been working to restore my programs.  This meant I had to begin anew on my production of the Audible version of my second book, \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'</em>.  I have just finished the sixth entry, \'<em>Easy Prey</em>\' (one of my favorites) and have begun recording \'Message in an Electromagnetic Bottle\', (which is not, but a decent effort nonetheless).  I cannot as yet give an estimation of when the Audible version of this work will be available, due to the demands of my job and other factors, but I am moving forward in the effort to deliver the highest quality recording of which I am capable - something which is sure to improve as I continue to learn and hone whatever talent I may possess.\r\n\r\nI will continue also to provide updates whenever time and energy allows, and will have more news on my next entry.\r\n\r\nUntil then,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update - 11-8-23','','inherit','closed','closed','','651-revision-v1','','','2023-11-08 23:22:54','2023-11-09 03:22:54','',651,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=652',0,'revision','',0),(654,1,'2023-11-08 23:31:34','2023-11-09 03:31:34','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<h6>\n            List of all written works by the author.\n            </h6><br />\n<h5>Novellas and short stories</h5>            \n<p>Vain, MIchael <i>\"Polymech\"</i>, 2002 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Old Names\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"I Will\" (poem)</i>, 2009 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Minstrel\",</i> (Novella) 2013 </p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Groovin\' to the Zombie Apocalypse\"</i>, 2013 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Nobody\'s Hero\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p> \n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Lullaby\"</i>, 2018 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"The Last Story\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Easy Prey\"</i>, 2019 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Message In An Electromagnetic Bottle\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Roadkill\"</i>, 2020 (First appearing in <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i>, 2020)</p>\n<h5>Novels</h5>\n  \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Highway Hypnosis\"</i>  2016 \n      <p>Vain, Michael <i>\"Permutations of Reality\"</i>  2023</p>\n<h5>Collections</h5>\n   \n       Vain, Michael <i>\"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\"</i> 2020\n   \n<h5>Other Works</h5> \n    \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"A Comparison of the Inherent Stress-Causing Factors between the Polygraph and Psychological Stress Evaluator\"</i> Springfield, Va. Dektor Counterintelligence and Security, (technical paper)\n   \n   \n      Vain, Michael <i>\"Reflections of the Virtues of the Warrior as Taught in Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do\"</i> Hampton, Va., North American Shorin-Ryu Karate Association (1st Dan Thesis)\n                \n                <br />                \n                <br />\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Bibliography','','inherit','closed','closed','','159-revision-v1','','','2023-11-08 23:31:34','2023-11-09 03:31:34','',159,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=654',0,'revision','',0),(656,1,'2023-11-22 00:58:54','2023-11-22 04:58:54','Greetings,\r\n\r\nNow that my new computer has been set up successfully, I will be making a greater effort to post more in the future.\r\n\r\nThere is much going on, and so many things to cover... Time will not allow for me to cover them all at this point, but I will be posting these developments soon.\r\n\r\nI am continuing my efforts to record my second book, \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\', for Audible, and am almost at the point where my former computer died (RIP Asmodeus). Well, I will be after I complete the story following the one I am processing now.  I am continuing to learn the trade, and hone my narration and recording skills,  and it is my desire to bring the best effort I can to the table.\r\n\r\nAlthough the recording is now my Main Project, there are many other creative projects on my slate in the upcoming year.  Two more books, minimum, are just the beginning.  I have also determined to renew my other art site, Reincarnations.com, and produce another slate of painted furniture.  As usual, I find myself wishing I could devote myself to my sites and creative work as my main profession, but all good things in time.\r\n\r\nI will have more news coming soon.\r\n\r\nUntil Next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Update: 11-21-2023','','publish','open','closed','','update-11-21-2023','','','2023-11-22 00:58:54','2023-11-22 04:58:54','',0,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=656',0,'post','',0),(657,1,'2023-11-22 00:58:54','2023-11-22 04:58:54','Greetings,\r\n\r\nNow that my new computer has been set up successfully, I will be making a greater effort to post more in the future.\r\n\r\nThere is much going on, and so many things to cover... Time will not allow for me to cover them all at this point, but I will be posting these developments soon.\r\n\r\nI am continuing my efforts to record my second book, \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\', for Audible, and am almost at the point where my former computer died (RIP Asmodeus). Well, I will be after I complete the story following the one I am processing now.  I am continuing to learn the trade, and hone my narration and recording skills,  and it is my desire to bring the best effort I can to the table.\r\n\r\nAlthough the recording is now my Main Project, there are many other creative projects on my slate in the upcoming year.  Two more books, minimum, are just the beginning.  I have also determined to renew my other art site, Reincarnations.com, and produce another slate of painted furniture.  As usual, I find myself wishing I could devote myself to my sites and creative work as my main profession, but all good things in time.\r\n\r\nI will have more news coming soon.\r\n\r\nUntil Next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Update: 11-21-2023','','inherit','closed','closed','','656-revision-v1','','','2023-11-22 00:58:54','2023-11-22 04:58:54','',656,'http://michaelvain.net/?p=657',0,'revision','',0),(659,1,'2023-12-04 22:22:41','2023-12-05 02:22:41','Greetings.\r\n\r\nMy goodness, time goes fast.  I am making an effort to update my blog on a more regular basis, but even so, the days seem to slip past me, and before I know it - boom - it\'s December.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I\'ve been putting in as much time as possible in my effort to record \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'</em> for Audible.  I just wrapped up doing some post-recording and effects work for \'<em>Message in an Electromagnetic Bubble</em>\'.  This story required a bit more effects work than most, as it is my first (and rare) attempt at sci-fi, and I felt it needed a bit more.  To this end, i have enlisted the Amazing Danika to assist with a few lines of dialogue, and will add them to the project when she is available.\r\n\r\nDuring the recording of this story, I was also forced to reconsider how to translate transitions for an Audible project, as a line of asterisks does not translate into audio.  I decided to use some sound effect transitions for these, and may add an opening theme.  As i have often said, I am new to this type of creative endeavor, and am striving to bring the most interesting version of my work to that format as I can.  Only the future, and whatever feedback I receive, will tell if I am successful in that regard.\r\n\r\nNext up on the recording schedule is \'BOO!\', a hundred-page novella inspired by a story that has floated in my brain since I first began reading comics, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  It was during the recording of this story - about a cursed castle in the mountains of New York - that my hard drive failed.  Coincidence?  I sure hope so...I can\'t afford to replace yet another computer.\r\n\r\nThat\'s pretty much the news for now, although there is plenty more coming, believe me.  In the meantime, a quick reminder (and shameless plug) my first novel, \'Highway Hypnosis\' is available on Audible.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update 12-4-23','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-12-4-23','','','2023-12-04 22:22:41','2023-12-05 02:22:41','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=659',0,'post','',0),(660,1,'2023-12-04 22:22:41','2023-12-05 02:22:41','Greetings.\r\n\r\nMy goodness, time goes fast.  I am making an effort to update my blog on a more regular basis, but even so, the days seem to slip past me, and before I know it - boom - it\'s December.\r\n\r\nAnywho, I\'ve been putting in as much time as possible in my effort to record \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\'</em> for Audible.  I just wrapped up doing some post-recording and effects work for \'<em>Message in an Electromagnetic Bubble</em>\'.  This story required a bit more effects work than most, as it is my first (and rare) attempt at sci-fi, and I felt it needed a bit more.  To this end, i have enlisted the Amazing Danika to assist with a few lines of dialogue, and will add them to the project when she is available.\r\n\r\nDuring the recording of this story, I was also forced to reconsider how to translate transitions for an Audible project, as a line of asterisks does not translate into audio.  I decided to use some sound effect transitions for these, and may add an opening theme.  As i have often said, I am new to this type of creative endeavor, and am striving to bring the most interesting version of my work to that format as I can.  Only the future, and whatever feedback I receive, will tell if I am successful in that regard.\r\n\r\nNext up on the recording schedule is \'BOO!\', a hundred-page novella inspired by a story that has floated in my brain since I first began reading comics, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  It was during the recording of this story - about a cursed castle in the mountains of New York - that my hard drive failed.  Coincidence?  I sure hope so...I can\'t afford to replace yet another computer.\r\n\r\nThat\'s pretty much the news for now, although there is plenty more coming, believe me.  In the meantime, a quick reminder (and shameless plug) my first novel, \'Highway Hypnosis\' is available on Audible.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update 12-4-23','','inherit','closed','closed','','659-revision-v1','','','2023-12-04 22:22:41','2023-12-05 02:22:41','',659,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=660',0,'revision','',0),(662,1,'2023-12-14 00:39:05','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Audible Update 12-','','draft','open','closed','','','','','2023-12-14 00:39:05','2023-12-14 04:39:05','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=662',0,'post','',0),(663,1,'2023-12-14 00:56:49','2023-12-14 04:56:49','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAs promised, I am making an attempt to provide more updates on both my writing and art sites.  I have just finished my recording session for the night, in  my second attempt to bring my second work, \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\', to Audible.  On most nights, I follow pretty much the same routine.  Once home from my day job, I take care of dinner and other tasks, perhaps enjoy a bit of bass practice, before spending two or three hours on front of a microphone, and using an audio editor to process the recording.  As I may have mentioned earlier, I am adding sound transitions (and perhaps some opening and closing theme music) to my second attempt,  The upside to this is that it has steepened the learning curve, allowing me to hopefully bring a more rich experience to the listener.  The downside, is the fact I had this idea halfway through the book, and will now have to go back and add them to at least two of the stories I have previously recorded, if not more.  I don\'t mind this, actually, if the final product ends being one of which I can be proud to have created.\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s about all the time I have for tonight.  I must rest in order to attack another day of relentless labor with something approaching competence, if not enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update 12-13-23','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-12-13-23','','','2023-12-14 00:56:49','2023-12-14 04:56:49','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=663',0,'post','',0),(664,1,'2023-12-14 00:56:49','2023-12-14 04:56:49','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAs promised, I am making an attempt to provide more updates on both my writing and art sites.  I have just finished my recording session for the night, in  my second attempt to bring my second work, \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\', to Audible.  On most nights, I follow pretty much the same routine.  Once home from my day job, I take care of dinner and other tasks, perhaps enjoy a bit of bass practice, before spending two or three hours on front of a microphone, and using an audio editor to process the recording.  As I may have mentioned earlier, I am adding sound transitions (and perhaps some opening and closing theme music) to my second attempt,  The upside to this is that it has steepened the learning curve, allowing me to hopefully bring a more rich experience to the listener.  The downside, is the fact I had this idea halfway through the book, and will now have to go back and add them to at least two of the stories I have previously recorded, if not more.  I don\'t mind this, actually, if the final product ends being one of which I can be proud to have created.\r\n\r\nWell, that\'s about all the time I have for tonight.  I must rest in order to attack another day of relentless labor with something approaching competence, if not enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update 12-13-23','','inherit','closed','closed','','663-revision-v1','','','2023-12-14 00:56:49','2023-12-14 04:56:49','',663,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=664',0,'revision','',0),(668,1,'2023-12-14 01:16:44','2023-12-14 05:16:44','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Available Now!</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\" /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming Soon</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>is currently being recorded for release on Audible.</p>\n<p>Available Early 2024.</p>\n<h2>Coming - Late 2023 Early 2024</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023, early to mid 2034</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-12-14 01:16:44','2023-12-14 05:16:44','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=668',0,'revision','',0),(669,1,'2023-12-14 01:18:25','2023-12-14 05:18:25','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Available Now!</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\" /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming Soon</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>is currently being recorded for release on Audible.</p>\n<p>Available Early 2024.</p>\n<h2>Coming In 2024</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023, early to mid 2034</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-12-14 01:18:25','2023-12-14 05:18:25','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=669',0,'revision','',0),(671,1,'2023-12-28 20:25:07','2023-12-29 00:25:07','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAnother year is drawing to a close, but my artistic efforts have no signs of slowing,  I work on one or more projects just about every day, barring my daughter\'s visits (although I do sometimes find the occasional opportunity in the wee hours), and on those days, I follow pretty much the same routine.  After work, I eat dinner and perform any errands that need completing before spending about an hour or so with my newfound love: my 1987 Fender Precision Lyte Bass, given to me by my uncle before he passed away. This takes the form of playing Rocksmith 2014, which was a gift to me from my daughters, and an excellent way to learn to play an instrument.  Once I\'m finished with my musical release therapy (kidding...maybe), I then sit down to a good 2-4 hours of recording time.\r\n\r\nCurrently, I am working on part 3 of BOO! from \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>\', the longest novella in the volume, and likely my third favorite.  The story is a little over a hundred pages long, and translates to a bit over 3 1/2 hours.  I\'ve been learning more as I go, and apply whatever I learn to the next project, such as adding sound effect transitions and title music to the tracks.  I felt this was a definite positive step, but I do wish I had decided upon that course of action before I had recorded half the book.  Once I am done with the current story, I will have to go back and add these effects to the previous stories.  Not a daunting task, but one which will take a bit of time.  I do feel the result will be worth the effort, however, and look forward to being able to release this book in the Audible format in the new year.\r\n\r\nUntil we meet again,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 12-28-23','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-12-28-23','','','2023-12-28 20:25:07','2023-12-29 00:25:07','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=671',0,'post','',0),(672,1,'2023-12-28 20:25:07','2023-12-29 00:25:07','Greetings,\r\n\r\nAnother year is drawing to a close, but my artistic efforts have no signs of slowing,  I work on one or more projects just about every day, barring my daughter\'s visits (although I do sometimes find the occasional opportunity in the wee hours), and on those days, I follow pretty much the same routine.  After work, I eat dinner and perform any errands that need completing before spending about an hour or so with my newfound love: my 1987 Fender Precision Lyte Bass, given to me by my uncle before he passed away. This takes the form of playing Rocksmith 2014, which was a gift to me from my daughters, and an excellent way to learn to play an instrument.  Once I\'m finished with my musical release therapy (kidding...maybe), I then sit down to a good 2-4 hours of recording time.\r\n\r\nCurrently, I am working on part 3 of BOO! from \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>\', the longest novella in the volume, and likely my third favorite.  The story is a little over a hundred pages long, and translates to a bit over 3 1/2 hours.  I\'ve been learning more as I go, and apply whatever I learn to the next project, such as adding sound effect transitions and title music to the tracks.  I felt this was a definite positive step, but I do wish I had decided upon that course of action before I had recorded half the book.  Once I am done with the current story, I will have to go back and add these effects to the previous stories.  Not a daunting task, but one which will take a bit of time.  I do feel the result will be worth the effort, however, and look forward to being able to release this book in the Audible format in the new year.\r\n\r\nUntil we meet again,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: 12-28-23','','inherit','closed','closed','','671-revision-v1','','','2023-12-28 20:25:07','2023-12-29 00:25:07','',671,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=672',0,'revision','',0),(673,1,'2023-12-28 20:49:31','2023-12-29 00:49:31','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h4>Available Now!</h4>\r\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\" /></h4>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2>Coming Soon</h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>is currently being recorded for release on Audible.</p>\r\n<p>Available Early 2024.</p>\r\n<h2>Coming In 2024</h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023, early to mid 2034</p>\r\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-12-28 20:49:31','2023-12-29 00:49:31','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=673',0,'revision','',0),(674,1,'2023-12-28 20:52:13','2023-12-29 00:52:13','<!-- wp:fl-builder/layout -->\n\n	<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Available Now!</h4>\n\n<h4><img src=\"http://michaelvain.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cover_72_front.jpg\" alt=\"permutations of reality cover\" /></h4>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n	<h2>Coming Soon to Audible</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales </em>is currently being recorded for release on Audible.</p>\n<p>Available Early 2024.</p>\n<h2>Coming In 2024</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A non-fiction account of a male victim of domestic abuse, and a court system unequipped and uncaring as to the dangers of narcissistic abuse.  Available late 2023, early to mid 2024</p>\n\n<!-- /wp:fl-builder/layout -->','Future','','inherit','closed','closed','','224-revision-v1','','','2023-12-28 20:52:13','2023-12-29 00:52:13','',224,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=674',0,'revision','',0),(675,1,'2024-01-01 19:03:00','2024-01-01 23:03:00','Greetings,\r\n\r\nI find myself with a few more free moments than usual, so I thought I\'d write a few thoughts that have found their way into my head during this passage into the New Year.\r\n\r\nI cannot help but think of all the people I have known and met over the years during this time of year, and with all the warm feelings brought by the memories of all those who have helped me over time, there also naturally comes the flip side of the coin, and the thoughts of those I will never see again.\r\n\r\nIn my last post, I mentioned how I had rediscovered my love of playing music, after being gifted a copy of Rocksmith 2014 by my daughters last year.  My uncle Ken had given me his bass, a 1987 Fender Precision Lyte, a year or two before he passed away.  My uncle was the youngest brother of my mother, and only fourteen years older than me.  I think of him whenever I play the game, which is more a training course on playing an instrument than an actual game, and I find myself each time wondering how he would react to the development of technology in relation to learning instruments, having taught himself to play seven of them, and my love of the instrument he gave me.\r\n\r\nIt was uncle that inspired me to draw and paint, and though I never made this a secret, I do not think he ever understood the impact he had upon my life, and that is something I will always regret.  Whenever I play the bass, I think of how things may have been if I had tried to connect harder with a man who was forced to live much as I do now, and went through many similar experiences.  Perhaps if I had, he would still be around today.\r\n\r\nNot a comfortable thought.\r\n\r\nThe best I can do now, is honor his memory by trying to be the best I can, and to keep it alive through playing the wonderful instrument he bestowed upon me.\r\n\r\nI miss you, man. I wish you were still here.  I\'m sure we would have grown much closer with time, had we only been given the chance.\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean this to be a dark post.  We get all caught up in making resolutions, and looking forward to the coming year, and there\'s nothing wrong with that, but I think we should take some time to look over our past, and learn from it, as well as giving some time to remember those left behind.  You never know how you might improve your own or another\'s future.\r\n\r\nJust some random thoughts.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','New Year\'s Nostalgia','','publish','open','closed','','new-years-nostalgia','','','2024-01-28 01:31:23','2024-01-28 05:31:23','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=675',0,'post','',0),(676,1,'2024-01-01 19:03:00','2024-01-01 23:03:00','Greetings,\r\n\r\nI find myself with a few more free moments than usual, so I thought I\'d write a few thoughts that have found their way into my head during this passage into the New Year.\r\n\r\nI cannot help but think of all the people I have known and met over the years during this time of year, and with all the warm feelings brought by the memories of all those who have helped me over time, there also naturally comes the flip side of the coin, and the thoughts of those I will never see again.\r\n\r\nIn my last post, I mentioned how I had rediscovered my love of playing music, after being gifted a copy of Rocksmith 2014 by my daughters last year.  My uncle Ken had given me his bass, a 1987 Fender Precision Lyte, a year or two before he passed away.  My uncle was the youngest brother of my mother, and only fourteen years older than me.  I think of him whenever I play the game, which is more a training course on playing an instrument than an actual game, and I find myself each time wondering how he would react to the development of technology in relation to learning instruments, having taught himself to play seven of them, and my love of the instrument he gave me.\r\n\r\nIt was uncle that inspired me to draw and paint, and though I never made this a secret, I do not think he ever understood the impact he had upon my life, and that is something I will always regret.  Whenever I play the bass, I think of how things may have been if I had tried to connect harder with a man who was forced to live much as I do now, and went through many similar experiences.  Perhaps if I had, he would still be around today.\r\n\r\nNot a comfortable thought.\r\n\r\nThe best I can do now, is honor his memory by trying to be the best I can, and to keep it alive through playing the wonderful instrument he bestowed upon me.\r\n\r\nI miss you, man. I wish you were still here.  I\'m sure we would have grown much closer with time, had we only been given the chance.\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean this to be a dark post.  We get all caught up in making resolutions, and looking forward to the coming year, and there\'s nothing wrong with that, but I think we should take some time to look over our past, and learn from it, as well as giving some time to remember those left behind.  You never know how you might improve your own or another\'s future.\r\n\r\nJust some random thoughts.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','New Year\'s Greetings and Random Nostalgia','','inherit','closed','closed','','675-revision-v1','','','2024-01-01 19:03:00','2024-01-01 23:03:00','',675,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=676',0,'revision','',0),(677,1,'2024-01-01 19:04:39','2024-01-01 23:04:39','Greetings,\r\n\r\nI find myself with a few more free moments than usual, so I thought I\'d write a few thoughts that have found their way into my head during this passage into the New Year.\r\n\r\nI cannot help but think of all the people I have known and met over the years during this time of year, and with all the warm feelings brought by the memories of all those who have helped me over time, there also naturally comes the flip side of the coin, and the thoughts of those I will never see again.\r\n\r\nIn my last post, I mentioned how I had rediscovered my love of playing music, after being gifted a copy of Rocksmith 2014 by my daughters last year.  My uncle Ken had given me his bass, a 1987 Fender Precision Lyte, a year or two before he passed away.  My uncle was the youngest brother of my mother, and only fourteen years older than me.  I think of him whenever I play the game, which is more a training course on playing an instrument than an actual game, and I find myself each time wondering how he would react to the development of technology in relation to learning instruments, having taught himself to play seven of them, and my love of the instrument he gave me.\r\n\r\nIt was uncle that inspired me to draw and paint, and though I never made this a secret, I do not think he ever understood the impact he had upon my life, and that is something I will always regret.  Whenever I play the bass, I think of how things may have been if I had tried to connect harder with a man who was forced to live much as I do now, and went through many similar experiences.  Perhaps if I had, he would still be around today.\r\n\r\nNot a comfortable thought.\r\n\r\nThe best I can do now, is honor his memory by trying to be the best I can, and to keep it alive through playing the wonderful instrument he bestowed upon me.\r\n\r\nI miss you, man. I wish you were still here.  I\'m sure we would have grown much closer with time, had we only been given the chance.\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean this to be a dark post.  We get all caught up in making resolutions, and looking forward to the coming year, and there\'s nothing wrong with that, but I think we should take some time to look over our past, and learn from it, as well as giving some time to remember those left behind.  You never know how you might improve your own or another\'s future.\r\n\r\nJust some random thoughts.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','New Year\'s Greetings & Random Nostalgia','','inherit','closed','closed','','675-revision-v1','','','2024-01-01 19:04:39','2024-01-01 23:04:39','',675,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=677',0,'revision','',0),(678,1,'2024-01-04 23:33:04','2024-01-05 03:33:04','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIt has been a whirlwind these last few weeks, and I do not see them slowing down any time soon,  In fact, I expect the pace to increase significantly over the coming months.  I am not sure how things will play out - it is a turbulent time as the world stands on the brink, and I have a feeling the coming year will reach critical mass.  I am fully aware of how little control I have over such matters, and can only control what I can do.  I have to press on, and do the best to improve myself, both as an author, and as a human being.  I have more upcoming projects than time, and it will take a great deal of fortitude to keep things on schedule.  I will write more about this in a future update.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of schedule, I have finished re-recording \'Boo!\' as well as \'Groovin\' to the Zombie Apocalypse\', complete with title and chapter audio transitions, and will divide my recording time between the remaining stories, and those I have previously recorded.\r\n\r\nI have some book news as well, but that will have to wait until another entry.  So many projects, so little time.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','A New Year, A New Audible Update','','publish','open','closed','','a-new-year-a-new-audible-update','','','2024-01-04 23:33:04','2024-01-05 03:33:04','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=678',0,'post','',0),(679,1,'2024-01-04 23:33:04','2024-01-05 03:33:04','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIt has been a whirlwind these last few weeks, and I do not see them slowing down any time soon,  In fact, I expect the pace to increase significantly over the coming months.  I am not sure how things will play out - it is a turbulent time as the world stands on the brink, and I have a feeling the coming year will reach critical mass.  I am fully aware of how little control I have over such matters, and can only control what I can do.  I have to press on, and do the best to improve myself, both as an author, and as a human being.  I have more upcoming projects than time, and it will take a great deal of fortitude to keep things on schedule.  I will write more about this in a future update.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of schedule, I have finished re-recording \'Boo!\' as well as \'Groovin\' to the Zombie Apocalypse\', complete with title and chapter audio transitions, and will divide my recording time between the remaining stories, and those I have previously recorded.\r\n\r\nI have some book news as well, but that will have to wait until another entry.  So many projects, so little time.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','A New Year, A New Audible Update','','inherit','closed','closed','','678-revision-v1','','','2024-01-04 23:33:04','2024-01-05 03:33:04','',678,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=679',0,'revision','',0),(681,1,'2024-01-14 23:19:31','2024-01-15 03:19:31','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIn the course of attempting to raise the standard for my recordings, it has become necessary to redo some of my previous work, both in order to add the accompanying title and transition effects, but for an overall consistent tone in terms of recording levels, which can vary depending on a number of factors.  This has not been a disappointment - I rarely see things that way any more - but as an opportunity to improve my craft, one which I have been embracing with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of opportunities, it has been evident for some time that I need to make certain changes in my life in order to continue the healing process from the decade of abuse I suffered at the hands of the court system and my ex (a process which infuriates her kind to where they continue to attempt to wound regardless of success).  One of these opportunities has arisen, and it looks like certain aspects of my life will indeed improve.  Of course, this means I have to have some energy and drive to get through the transition, but it is nothing I haven\'t done before.  I have given, and continue to give, considerable thought to this process, and have decided to keep my recording schedule as uninterrupted as possible.  This decision was made in no small part because I plan on publishing at least one book this year - two if I can help it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll give more details in coming updates.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~ Namaste','Audible Update & Other News','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-other-news','','','2024-01-14 23:19:31','2024-01-15 03:19:31','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=681',0,'post','',0),(682,1,'2024-01-14 23:19:31','2024-01-15 03:19:31','Greetings,\r\n\r\nIn the course of attempting to raise the standard for my recordings, it has become necessary to redo some of my previous work, both in order to add the accompanying title and transition effects, but for an overall consistent tone in terms of recording levels, which can vary depending on a number of factors.  This has not been a disappointment - 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Inconceivable!  No, but considering how much I have on my plate at the moment, it comes as a surprise.  In the midst of a number of new events in my life, I do my best to retain something of a schedule in recording \'<em>Strange Stories, Twisted Tales</em>\' for Audible.  One of my least productive traits was that I have allowed my excitement at bringing a work to fruition that it became my own worst enemy.  In having to record my work multiple times, I have begun to learn some patience in regards to the recording process, and I think the result has been well worth the effort, so much so that at some point in the future, I will have to revise the narration of my first novel as well.\r\n\r\nLearning new skills - narration, audio recording and mixing, has been an interesting experience so far, despite the learning curve.  I have always enjoyed learning new skills, and have seen some improvement in these areas since I first began.  It is my hope to eventually open myself to commissioned narration work in the future, and as long as I continue to learn and apply that knowledge, it does not seem to be an unreasonable goal.\r\n\r\nThere are three more stories I need to re-record for clarity and to add the sound transitions and title music before I can more on to the second half of the book.  I will continue to post updates on my progress, so stay tuned!\r\n\r\nUntil Next Time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: Jan. 28, 2024','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-jan-28-2024','','','2024-01-28 01:29:17','2024-01-28 05:29:17','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=686',0,'post','',0),(687,1,'2024-01-28 01:29:17','2024-01-28 05:29:17','Greetings all,\r\n\r\nAnother update in less than a week you say? 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I wish you were still here.  I\'m sure we would have grown much closer with time, had we only been given the chance.\r\n\r\nI don\'t mean this to be a dark post.  We get all caught up in making resolutions, and looking forward to the coming year, and there\'s nothing wrong with that, but I think we should take some time to look over our past, and learn from it, as well as giving some time to remember those left behind.  You never know how you might improve your own or another\'s future.\r\n\r\nJust some random thoughts.\r\n\r\nUntil next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','New Year\'s Nostalgia','','inherit','closed','closed','','675-revision-v1','','','2024-01-28 01:31:23','2024-01-28 05:31:23','',675,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=689',0,'revision','',0),(691,1,'2024-02-01 14:53:50','2024-02-01 18:53:50','Greetings.\r\n\r\nThere have been quite a few things happening since my last post, so here is a quick update to catch up on what has become an exciting time.\r\n\r\nOn the news side of the coin, I have started a new day job, one which will allow me to use my after work hours for something more productive than rest.  Although slow to relieve the effects of my last job, I am starting to regain my energy, and have been devoting my time to both my Audible project, and the task of looking for a future new home and studio.\r\n\r\nI have finished part one of \'Roadkill\', one of about a dozen stories that comprise \"Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\", complete with accompanying sound transitions and title music.  I am taking my time with the recording and producing of this work; 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So far, this has not been a detriment, as it has led to what I believe is a more enjoyable and professional recording. I have found some interesting and (I believe) entertaining sound effects for this work, and look forward to reading the other stories in this volume.\r\n\r\nI am now actively adding entries to both this and my art site, and have more to do than I can shake a stick at, but I will continue to give updates on the progress of this project whenever possible.  Until then...\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: Polymech','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-polymech','','','2024-02-22 00:35:26','2024-02-22 04:35:26','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=697',0,'post','',0),(698,1,'2024-02-22 00:35:26','2024-02-22 04:35:26','Greetings,\r\n\r\nWell, I have wrapped recording on \'Roadkill\' and have begun \'Polymech\'. the third entry in \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales.  I have twenty more pages to narrate on that weird little tale, and then I can see whether \'Easy Prey\' can be salvaged. 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This second project includes various title music and chapter transition sound effects, and the result is as eclectic in spirit as the original book, though time will tell if this is indeed a good thing.  I plan on taking my time with this project, and will burn the completed work onto CD\'s for a few beta listeners, and hope for some good feedback.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile,I believe the sound quality is good enough on the next segment, \'Easy Prey\' to add the sound transitions without having to re-record the story for the third time, without sacrificing the quality overall.  A good thing, I would think.\r\n\r\nDespite things being as busy as they are, it seems I have been able to update both my writing and art site blogs on a more regular basis. Amazing the things one can accomplish with the right focus.  Now if I could just have something other than a hate/hate relationship with my bodily health, I might actually get some real shit done.  Just sayin\'.\r\n\r\nAnyway, more to come.  Until next time,\r\n\r\n~Namaste','Audible Update: Polymech pt. 2','','publish','open','closed','','audible-update-polymech-pt-2','','','2024-02-27 00:57:10','2024-02-27 04:57:10','',0,'https://michaelvain.net/?p=699',0,'post','',0),(700,1,'2024-02-27 00:57:10','2024-02-27 04:57:10','Hello all,\r\n\r\nI just wrapped the recording and processing of \'Polymech\' from \'Strange Stories, Twisted Tales\' to release on Audible. 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-- Table structure for table `wpps_wdsslide`
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-- Table structure for table `wpps_wdsslider`
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