Oregon Standoff...almost the end

Finally, something happened.
But unfortunately someone died. Here's the official footage.
https://news.vice.com/article/fbi-releases-unedited-footage-of-oregon-militia-spokesmans-fatal-shooting
From what I can see, the action really starts at 9:15, when the white car swerves off to the left into the snow. Finicum runs out towards the trees with his hands up. He reaches for something in his pocket, only to put his hands up again but still moves towards the trees. He then spins, reaches for something in his pocket, spots the Officer coming out of the trees, stops, and then gets shot. When he's lying in the snow, he does something else, who knows, then his right arm rests in the snow. He's still alive at that time. There are a few shots from the white car, as seen by the gun flashes. 10 minutes later, the other men slowly get out of the white car after two Officers walk up to it. The Officers can then get to Finicum. By that time, he's dead or dying. If they were allowed to get to him before then, he might still be alive. Might. Just might. If he'd kept his hands up, they wouldn't have shot him.

So, what was more important than a good man's life? Playing with guns?
There are still 4 armed people left on the Refuge. Apparently, "Only God knows what's to come." (see link below) These people are dumb, so dumb.
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/oregon_standoff_last_of_the_oc.html

I'm all for having guns for self-defense, but to use them to take over an area of government land because you disagree with something? Nope. That's just as bad as taking a gun into school. That's bullying and threatening, and a complete abuse of yours and everyone else's freedom.
Guns are a tool to kill. Do you really need to carry one around with you, or fire one as a deterrent? If so, something is wrong with your community and you need to deal with that.

...but STILL nothing about the land being the property of the Bush Paiute Tribe...
http://www.inquisitr.com/2718940/burns-paiute-tribe-sounds-off-about-oregon-standoff-at-malheur-wildlife-center/

Two Quickies in one Post! Oh my!

I came 2nd in the Iron Writer 2015 Winter Open :-( 
Twelve votes came in from the Iron Writers, 6-4-2, meaning one person made all the difference. My story was 'clever'. I wasn't going for 'wham bam' funny, more 'oh, clever'. I guess it wasn't 'punchy' enough. Oh well.

I'm also still waiting for a magazine to come out which has two of my stories, reviews and interviews of those I have met along my writing 'travels'. Still.
Also waiting for the paperback of "All For Love"...if you'd like it in Kindle, it's here...
http://www.amazon.com/All-Love-Dani-J-Caile-ebook/dp/B01APR99OK

Later this year, I have a short story in a 'love' anthology (Feb 14th), and one in a humorous anthology on Afterlife (2nd quarter of 2016)...seeing as I wrote 4/5 books on this subject, I was able to think of something for that one.

So, here's the last two Iron Writer Quickies, with pictures!

163 – image above, An important task, A complication, End your story with a quote from any song, movie, or book

http://theironwriter.com/the-iron-writer-challenge-weekend-quickie-163/

"Look, Tarquin, this is a very important task. You can't just continue on thinking this way as though it's nothing," stated Jeffrey, sipping his tea and watching the people walk by, busy in their business.
"Why don't you deal with your own house before throwing stones, Jeffrey," spat Tarquin, brushing his quiff away from his face.
"Do you at least have a plan, my dear fellow?" asked Jeffrey. He spotted a potential target for tonight's follies, winking at him and getting the nod.
"Who do you think I am? Of course I do. I have a Plan A, Plan B AND Plan C."
Jeffrey turned his attention towards his companion and stared in disbelief. "Then why haven't you started?" he asked.
"There's a slight complication," replied Tarquin.
"Complication. Complication, you say? I think there's a little more than just a 'slight complication', my dear fellow!," laughed Jeffrey.
"Oh no, no. It's not that bad, almost... insignificant if you take in the bigger picture," said Tarquin.
Jeffrey put his cup down on the saucer and leaned closer, gesturing to Tarquin to do the same. His companion did, reluctantly.
"Tarquin, please. All that happens means something; nothing you do is ever insignificant."

164 – image above, desperation, social anxiety disorder, a concerted effort

http://theironwriter.com/the-iron-write-challenge-weekend-quickie-164

Under the cover of the ship's engines, three invaders landed close by their target, unnoticed in the smoke and noise.
"Come on men, only with a concerted effort can we fulfill this mission!" shouted Jiddar, the leader of the three armored warriors. They ran together and entered the building, spotting what they had come for. With guns at the ready, Jiddar motioned to one of the others to act. "Zarth! Go, go, go!" The man didn't move. "Zarth!"
"I...I can't do this, I tell you! I'm worthless, completely worthless!" screamed Zarth, letting his XR378 Laser Cannon fall and dropping to his knees.
"What the f...?" said Jiddar.
"Oh no, his Social Anxiety Disorder has kicked in again," sighed Tardish.
"What? We only have a few seconds left!" Out of desperation, Jiddar unpressurised his armor, allowing him to remove his gloves and try bare-handed. With all his might he tried, with no success. He shook his head and suited up to leave, turning to his comrade. "Looks like we go back to base empty-handed once again, Tardish," said Jiddar, grabbing a sobbing Zarth and dragging him back to the ship.
The peanut butter jar stood defiantly on the table, unopened.

4th great review for "All For Love"

Got No.4 review for "All for Love", and it seems Brick (Thank you!) got the idea of it. Yes, a traditional mystery using the occasional trope, with a 'kick' to it. Perhaps it's the hidden message which gives the edge, I'm not sure, but I know it has class. And so do four other readers. Here's the review...

5 stars...At its best, All For Love is like Neil Gaiman had a baby with Douglas Adams
By Brick on January 24, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

At its best, All For Love is like Neil Gaiman had a baby with Douglas Adams. At its worst, the story gets tropish but you're laughing so much you don't care.
Another masterwork of short fiction (weighing in at just 100 pages) from an up-and-coming star. Definitely worth the price of admission.


So, come and have a look for yourself!
http://www.amazon.com/All-Love-Dani-J-Caile-ebook/dp/B01APR99OK

I think I've also started work on the next, a sci-fi this time...

3rd Great review of "All for Love" on Amazon!

Thanks again to Jasper for reading "All for Love" and typing up a great review!
Here it is in all its splendor...

5.0 out of 5 stars
A Murder Mystery with Dark Humor, Sharp Writing, Lifelike Characters, and Of Course A Twist
By Jasper Scott on January 22, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition

A murder mystery with dark humor and oddball characters brought to life by the author's cunning dialogue and prose. I actually found the author's style and eloquence to be one of the book's strongest points, but having said that, the mystery is a clear force throughout the book, pulling the reader through the pages, and the characters come alive to the point that I could actually imagine I've been to their one-horse town and met all of them. A great read with a cunning twist that will have you reading back through the pages to find all the subtle clues that should have given it away.


Great, huh? But my Author rank is #260,183 at the moment, with #112,468 being the highest this month (Jan 17th). Only the CHOSEN ONES get to be famous...and this fine book
 "All for Love"...
http://www.amazon.com/All-Love-Dani-J-Caile-ebook/dp/B01APR99OK
...isn't jumping off the shelves...but here are a few recent top ranks from Amazon, most of them from anthologies...

Spectacular Tales 2: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection (The Indie Collaboration...
#244,332 in Kindle books store (paid)

The Indie Collaboration Presents: Tales From Darker Places: A Chilling Horror Anthology
#463,740 in Kindle books store (paid)

All for Love
#627,006 in Kindle books store (paid)

Christmas Lites V
#671,957 in Kindle books store (paid)

Baby Shoes: 100 Stories by 100 Authors
#760,801 in Kindle books store (paid)

So, still not a known author yet :-(
If you can pop on a review or two, that would be nice :-)

2015 Iron Writer Winter Open Final!

A great blog post which sums up how I feel.
http://www.whimsydark.com/blog/2015/4/13/please-shut-up-why-self-promotion-as-an-author-doesnt-work
This week I had a 'Twitter' promotion package, free, because I won that little voting competition. Do you know how many books I sold due to that? None. It doesn't work. I guess I'll stay on the desert know as 'self-publishing'...okay, now I'm not exactly 'self-published', I have books published by L by L and Firefly, it's a step up, but in terms of sales and exposure... not much difference, but that's the 'nature of the beast'.

Oh yes! My story is up in the 2015 Iron Writer Winter Open Final!
Come here and read (and vote if you like) my take on the elements given!
Enjoy!
http://theironwriter.com/the-iron-writer-challenge-142-2015-winter-open-championship/

Bush Paiute Tribe ignored?

Okay, it's now the third week of the Bundy Oregon Standoff and STILL nothing has happened to these WHITE GUYS with GUNS. They have no right to that land, at all.
The Bush Paiute tribe, however, have every right to take over that land...because it's theirs!
This news article over here says it all...
http://www.inquisitr.com/2718940/burns-paiute-tribe-sounds-off-about-oregon-standoff-at-malheur-wildlife-center/
130 years ago, they were marched off their land by the US Cavalry but the Government couldn't be bothered to RATIFY the Treaty they forced the tribe to sign! No respect! You see, they're NOT WHITE.
Now there's the threat that 4000 ancient artifacts on that land could be OR always have been stolen, parts of history that cannot be brought back. Now THAT'S criminal.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2016/0117/The-hostages-of-Oregon-standoff-4-000-Paiute-artifacts-video
But what I don't get is...why doesn't anyone LISTEN to the Bush Paiute Tribe?
Oh, hang on...
Because they are NOT WHITE and DON'T HAVE GUNS...simple, really.

All for Love #codex + HarperCollins at it again! The Revenant???

Yes, I got another promo email from HarperCollins and what competion are they having? This one...

The same movie I ripped apart in this post over here...
http://danijcaile.blogspot.hu/2016/01/the-revenantspoilershugh-glass-yeah.html
I'm not saying it's a bad movie, jus' saying there are tons better. Watched "Russian Ark" the other night, a movie recorded in one take (it was the third try, apparently). Okay, slightly dull, but imagine trying that!
Oh, did I say that "All for Love", my new novella and 100% unbreakable codex, is available on Amazon and soon in paperback? Well, it is and it will be!
http://www.amazon.com/All-Love-Dani-J-Caile-ebook/dp/B01APR99OK