~ James R. Andersen ~
The Old Time Art Of The Hard Man Is Back
I am in the Zone all the time. There is no one coming to save you. In life we are ultimately alone. You are the only one who can act on your behalf. Social, familial and community ties provide encouragement and consequences for us to act a certain wa...
There is an empty pedestal in the park blocks of Portland, Oregon where a statue of Teddy Roosevelt once stood. On it is inscribed Theodore Roosevelt, Rough Rider. There used to be an equestrian statue of Teddy on it, erect and proud in his uniform a...
Its about killing. Its not about workouts. Its not about times on the range. Its not about corporate leadership summits. Its about killing. Men who practice the warriors craft in peacetime often mistake the purpose. The purpose is killing. Ending you...
Grappling is often over-simplified in roleplay gaming and does not offer the possibilities it does in reality. This is an attempt to fix that. A skilled grappler can manipulate their opponent in myriad ways not limited to pinning and restraining. Dep...
A spear with a shaft made of the wood of a still-living sacred ancient oak. The shaft is intricately carved with runes and animal figures. The head is fine steel but can become dull and break like any metal. The wood never chips or splinters, and met...
Spring. The air is cool, the morning light is pink and pale. Small white flowers form a carpet around trees still bare from winter only recently departed. I see her there. Flushed and fair. Glowing in that tender light, which morning only produces. S...
I was taken from the Earth. A stone smelted to reveal its worth. Beaten by hammers, plunged in fire. Shaped for warriors desire. An edge I was given, sharp and keen. Polished, balanced, and pristine. A companion was made of wood and leather. To keep ...
The greatest Christmas gift I ever received...
3 September 25 // Somewhere, Utah Coyotes are howling in the desert, and the moon is a bright waxing gibus. I finished reading King of Dogs by Andrew Edwards today, gifted to me by a friend...
James LaFond visited me recently and we took the opportunity to discuss some of our mutual interests in-between injuring each other with machetes. The first such conversation is on Robert E. Howard's character of Conan and his influence on our lives.
This will not stand! The Viscount-Governor paced his office, dodging ornate side tables. Hear-hear your Excellency! It shant! Lord Baine interjected, holding a bandage to his head. Our guardsmen slaughtered my trusted advisor abducted! The Viscount G...
Writing not being my primary occupation, I find it difficult to match the pace of my co-author in this endeavor. I will do my humble best to somewhat keep up, and would like to say that I am also unwilling to rush for the sake of simply posting a sto...
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Guest Authors ~ Apr 25, 2024
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A Conan Yarn By James Andersen
Profile Of A Young Writer: 2/24/2023, Selek Washington
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A King Conan Adventure By James Andersen
James R. Andersen ~ Oct 03, 2026
