Opinion
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NASCAR: There’s still life in the old girl yet!
Race fans were treated to a fantastic read this week from ESPN’s Ryan McGee about why there’s still plenty to love about NASCAR despite grumblings to the contrary. I happen to agree with a lot of what the article says. There’s no shortage of changing coming down the chute for NASCAR, probably as soon as…
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IJM previews the 2018 College Football opening weekend
I typically couldn’t care less about rankings this time of year. But, for the purposes of discussion (and because it’s fun), let’s take a gander at yesterday’s first AP Poll. Top 5 are as follows… Alabama Clemson Georgia Wisconsin Ohio State No real surprises there. The only cavoite I’d add is OSU at 5. If…
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IJM on country music and Cody Johnson
Happy Friday, folks! It really is great to see the pendulum that is country music trends swinging back in the direction of a classic sound. I’ve got nothing against hip hop or pop music, but I’m just not a fan of the hybrid stuff (i.e. Florida George Line). I get it. Lots are or it…
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IJM weighs in on Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo is the scruffy looking smuggler’s tale I hoped for when I entered the theater. The story is entertaining. The cast is solid from top to bottom, and the star did as well as anyone could’ve asked filling the shoes of an icon. I’ll admit, after the stink bomb that was The Last Jedi, I…
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VIDEO: Talking Colonies Lost and FSU spring football on FB Live
Morning, y’all! I had a few seconds after breakfast so thought I’d take the opportunity to check in via Facebook Live with a quick project update on Colonies Lost, as well as a few other projects I’ve got in the works. I also give my thoughts on tonight’s Florida State spring football game, and what…
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IJM weighs in with Harvick on Danica, NASCAR stardom
There’s a great article from NBC Sports this weekend on Danica Patrick’s exit from NASCAR, and the sport’s need for new “mega star” drivers moving forward. I was a huge Danica supporter, dating all the way back to her rookie season in IndyCar. She brought a ton to the table in terms of exposure (see…
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IJM finally sees Justice League
Finally got around to watching Justice League last night. Believe it or not, I didn’t think it sucked. Was it the best superhero movie I’ve ever seen? Not even close. However, it was a far cry better than Thor: The Dark World, X-Men: The Last Stand, or Spider-Man 3. What didn’t work about this film:…
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Quick thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels, “Jedi Night”
Finally caught the mid-season premiere of Star Wars: Rebels last night after dinner. Boy, that one’s gonna take some time to digest. I maintain that Star Wars under Disney is a mixed bag. I was not a fan of The Last Jedi, and it had nothing to do with female protagonists, overinflated expectations, childhood allegiances,…
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IJM pines for the old days of WWE
Finally got to check out the WWE Raw 25th anniversary special on Hulu last night. Is it just me, or are there no quality pro wrestlers anymore? Seriously, every time one of the new “stars” came out, he or she was complete upstaged by the likes of Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, Ric Flair, DX, and…
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Welcome to the IJM News Desk
The IJM News Desk blog is your one-stop source for all information regarding my books, musings, event schedules, and more. Here, readers can stay informed on the following: Book News — Project updates, cover reveals, and release schedules Promotions — News on upcoming book promos and giveaways Events — Convention and panel schedules; dates/times for…