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The Author's Review of His Title
That's right. I reviewed my book. Why not? Rather than being completely at the mercy of everyone else, I figured my two cents were worth...
Raymond Niblock
May 25, 20241 min read
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TOP 100 for Amazon Kindle - Alternative History
I'm grateful that "The Last Independence Day: Secession" is getting seen! These rankings change, it seems, minute by minute, so tomorrow,...
Raymond Niblock
May 20, 20241 min read
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Memories of Roads Solitary: A Reflection
Yesterday, upon the vast and silent roads of New Mexico, I indulged an old habit from the times when I called this land my home. I...
Raymond Niblock
May 18, 20244 min read
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Video from my book talk at Fayetteville Public Library
In case you missed it, here it is!
Raymond Niblock
May 14, 20241 min read
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A Call to Rise: Gen Z's Critical Role in Shaping a Just Future (and what "The Last Independence Day" has to do with it)
For those of you who read The Last Independence Day: Secession, it is hard to get past the first chapter without appreciating the theme...
Raymond Niblock
May 12, 20246 min read
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Top 100 on Amazon for Political Fiction Category
“The Last Independence Day: Secession” just reached number 99 out of 100 in the “political fiction” genre on Amazon. It’s pretty exciting...
Raymond Niblock
May 4, 20242 min read
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The Echoes of History in "The Last Independence Day: Secession"
As a lover of history and speculative fiction, I have always been fascinated by the “what ifs” of our past. My latest novel, “The Last...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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The Deep Divide and the Echo of Secession
On April 14th, I was deeply moved by the movie Civil War. This significant film compelled me to share my thoughts on Facebook, sparking...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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It is tempting to let perfection become the enemy of the good, but...
Not this go around. I admit I have perfectionist "tendencies," but I try to keep them in check. My recent decision to change the cover of...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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And some thought the novel "farfetched..."
Perhaps they did not read about a public meeting in Granbury, Texas, where a speaker by the name of Paul Brown advocated that women...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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From Hapless to Hopeful: Unraveling Extremism and Rediscovering Reason in Our Democratic Tapestry
The overwhelmingly positive response to The Last Independence Day has been nothing short of inspiring, underscoring the urgent need for...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 24, 20245 min read
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Poking the Bear: What I learned from a one-star review.
"[P]repare to be immersed in a shallow pool of political nonsense," he wrote under the pseudonym Dr. Dudley. Lugubrious, heavy-handed,...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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The road to hell is paved with...
No matter how well-intended a person can be, none of us is perfect. I try, and I wouldn't be the first person who allowed the pursuit of...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Book Talk at Pearl’s Books
On February 29th, I had the pleasure of hosting a "book talk" at Pearl's Books in Fayetteville, marking a memorable evening. Although I'm...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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I'm back from Belize - The sequel to TLID is in the works.
I recently returned from Belize, where I worked on an outline with my developmental editor to get started on the sequel to "The Last...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Book Review: "Tyranny of the Minority," by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
The title caught me because it was antithetical to the term Alexis de Tocqueville used in his book, "Democracy in America" over two...
Raymond Niblock
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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Hardcovers direct from IngramSpark.
IngramSpark is pretty innovative. Even gave a QR code! It has been slow to get the hardcovers - usually takes about a month, but this...
Raymond Niblock
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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I am grateful for the reviews!
The influx of reviews has been both encouraging and deeply appreciated. Their importance cannot be overstated, and despite the discomfort...
Raymond Niblock
Feb 3, 20241 min read
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Tough Talk and Little PeePees at the Southern Border while "Civil War" Trends on Social Media
This isn't just a post about the chaos at the Southern Border. It's a wake-up call about federalism under fire. The United States is a...
Raymond Niblock
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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History Repeats Itself: Book Review of Rachel Maddow’s “Prequel.”
I've been working on asking people who have read "The Last Independence Day: Secession" to review it, so it's only fair that I extend the...
Raymond Niblock
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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