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Violence Begets Violence
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive...
Raymond Niblock
Jul 14, 20243 min read


Circular Firing Squad. Is this our Last Independence Day?
I am not celebrating the day, my friends, because I believe the idea of our nation is lost. But, if I were, I would mark today as the...
Raymond Niblock
Jul 4, 20249 min read


A moment on the porch.
Where is my mind today? Right now, it is in the breezy June heat on the porch. Our dogs are out here keeping me company. There is a...
Raymond Niblock
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Speaking out against right wing extremism comes at a cost.
There is a price to be paid when one shares thoughts contrary to the right wing agenda these days. But some things are too important to...
Raymond Niblock
Jun 15, 20248 min read


Principles matter. Why I won’t apologize for opposing Orange Man.
Trump fans, don’t bother reading. And that’s okay! But if you make it past this introduction, it is probably not a surprise to anyone...
Raymond Niblock
Jun 2, 202411 min read


Memorial Day: A Personal Reflection
Today I’m sitting with my dogs on the back porch. It is a quiet day. As I sit here, I find myself reflecting on the significance of this...
Raymond Niblock
May 27, 20243 min read


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


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


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


Video from my book talk at Fayetteville Public Library
In case you missed it, here it is!
Raymond Niblock
May 14, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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