Monthly Archives: September 2026

Here’s the August/September Progress Report from Jeff Baker. (September 20, 2026)

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Statue of Archimedes who is in one of these stories. (Yeah, the stuff behind him gives him a sort of “My Favorite Martian” vibe!) Finished (and sent off!) a faux-Arabian Nights Novella I plotted out around 2012 (and may have … Continue reading →

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Reading Report August/September 2026 from Jeff Baker. “Bond…Nelson Bond…” and Others! (September 20, 2026.)

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Just before bedtime one night I stumbled across an audiobook of Nelson S. Bond’s stories about “Horse-Sense Hank.” Hank is an illiterate turnip farmer who is a inuitive scientific genius. Show Hank part of something and he’ll figure the rest … Continue reading →

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Mark McCormick Speaks At Left On Read Books. (September 19, 2026.)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Author Mark McCormick speaking at Left On Read by Jeff Baker (September 19, 2026) Writer and columnist Mark McCormick spoke at Left On Read Bookstore in Wichita, KS Saturday September 19, 2026. Speaking to an appreciative standing-room only crowd, McCormick … Continue reading →

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Visit the Food Garden Court for Friday Flash Fics From Jeff Baker. But Watch Out For The Elves! (September 18, 2026)

Posted on September 18, 2026 by jeffbaker307

What To Say When the Elves Show Up (A Food Garden Court Story) by Jeff Baker The Mall was in an uproar. Well, almost. Skid and T’amec weren’t too worried. Their jobs at the Food Garden Court (“Slinging meat and … Continue reading →

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Two Short Plays at Newman University by the Schwartz Brothers. (Jeff Baker, September 17, 2026)

Posted on September 17, 2026 by jeffbaker307

L to R: Ethan Mowery and Steven Brown in Austin Schwartz’s “Chekhov.” Reviewed by Jeff Baker Newman University in Wichita presented two short plays written and directed by Alumni: Brenden Schwartz and his twin brother Austin Schwartz, under the umbrella … Continue reading →

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They’re Still My Favorite Martians #4: “Home Schtick.” Reviewed and Analyzed by Jeff Baker. (September 16, 2026.)

Posted on September 16, 2026 by jeffbaker307

They’re Still My Favorite Martians #4 Home Schtick Reviewed and Analyzed by Jeff Baker In this episode of Filmation’s 1973 cartoon “My Favorite Martians,” Andy has about had it with Earth. He’s homesick for Mars (“You should see those Harvest … Continue reading →

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Swords And Roads And Clay (Sorcery Too!) Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for September 2026. Presented By Mike Mayak.

Posted on September 14, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Hi, I’m Mike, AKA Jeff Baker. The draws for the September 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Sword-And-Sorcery Story Involving Modeling Clay Set at An Abandoned Highway Here’s mine, written as “Jeff Baker”: How Gruffudd yn Aur Walked A … Continue reading →

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“Drive-Thru Magic,” a Podcast. Review by Jeff Baker. (September 14, 2026.)

Posted on September 14, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Drive-Thru Magic a Podcast reviewed by Jeff Baker “Welcome, Brave Kinght, to Joust Joint. How may we sate thy hunger on this noble quest?” —regular drive-through script at Joust Joint. A heads-up out there to everyone who enjoys audio drama … Continue reading →

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25 Years After 9/10. From Jeff Baker. (September 10, 2026.)

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Photo by Ashton L. Tharp Remembering 9/10 by Jeff Baker (September 10, 2026) Some of the things that happened 25 years ago have slipped through the cracks. Here’s some of the ones I remember. For about a week, the terrorist … Continue reading →

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Gruffudd yn Aur On The Road. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for September 2026.

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

How Gruffudd yn Aur Walked A Road No Man Dared Tread by Jeff Baker The Chronicles relate many adventures of the bold knight Gruffudd yn Aur in the early days of his journey North from Camelot. It was when he … Continue reading →

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