Author Archives: Broos

About Broos

Broos is a writer and editor working in San Dolores, California.

Free copies of No Quarter

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Broos

We’re putting some wind back in the sails of the Matty Graves series by giving away ebook copies of No Quarter, book one in the series. Here they are for the taking on BookBub and Amazon: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/No-Quarter-Matty-Graves-Novels-ebook/dp/B00529MYOO?_bbid=1744522&_bbtype=email BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/no-quarter-by-broos-campbell?ebook_deal … Continue reading →

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Today’s word is odious

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Broos

Today’s word is “odious,” an adjective that describes a thing that provokes loathing and contempt, with an assumption that the object deserves hatred and disgust. But that’s usually the case with gut reactions. It’s a handy word for creative insults. … Continue reading →

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Today’s word is voluntary

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Broos

Today’s word is “voluntary,” which came into Middle English from Latin, and refers to doing something out of choice and free will. I must be willing — I’m guessing that’s the multiverse’s reminder to me today. I would prefer today’s … Continue reading →

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Today’s word is enceinte

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Broos

Today’s word is “enceinte,” meaning a fortified wall enclosing a town or castle, or the place enclosed by the wall. It’s from Latin by way of France, with an original meaning of “to gird.” It apparently was all the thing … Continue reading →

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Who Says You’re Dead?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Broos

“OMG,” she gasped. “There better not be too much bl—” She had to break off for a moment as her jaws sheared through Bill’s left tibia and her throat glommed it into her gullet. “You said no one can prove … Continue reading →

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Today’s word is corniche

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Broos

Today’s word is “corniche,” a road running along a coast, especially one cut out of a cliff face. Not to be confused with cornichon, which is a dinky sour pickle that goes well with ham. Richard von Busack of the … Continue reading →

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Chaos

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Broos

The word of the day is “chaos.” That’s not to be confused with KAOS, which is Olympia Public Radio. We’re guessing the station head isn’t named Siegfried.

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My Writing Process

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Broos

Big thanks and some very late and pretty cold by now Memorial Day ‘cue to Lisa Jensen for tagging me in the My Writing Process blog hopper thingamabopper. She is the author of Alias Hook, a wild and beautiful retake … Continue reading →

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Viking Reggae

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Broos

Viking Reggae actually got some airplay on KFJC, which was awfully nice of someone. We stole it from Jonathan Richman. That’s Les Harris on clarinet.

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Tite Butts Drive Me Nuts

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Broos

Tight Butts Drive Me Nutts, at least as a bumper sticker on the baddest Toyauto in all of San Jose. Its license-plate holder read “1984 Toyota Tercel: Gaze upon its splendor, mortals.”

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