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03 Jul

Bullshitters and Deceivers

Denial and Deception
I had long visualized the lexicon landscape between The Truth...
Suzdal
28 Jun

Suzdal, Russian Federation

The Long War
Where the novel, The Executioner’s Son, begins. On a spring...
A serene field with autumn-colored trees under a clear blue sky.
28 Jun

Hometown

Family / ROBERT TOWNSEND
Gleason, Wisconsin In April (16-25, 2025), I booked a trip...
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29 Apr

Suzdal & The Executioner’s Son

The Long War
Suzdal, a Russian Golden Ring city, and a character in...
Three people happily reading a newspaper with a yellow figure below.
15 Apr

Deception and Irony

Denial and Deception
"Deception and Irony: Soviet Arms and Arms Control," originally published...
Historical printmaking scene with a press and two workers.
27 Mar

AI, the Creative Arts, and me

ROBERT TOWNSEND / The Long War
Artificial intelligence is at fiction’s front door. Like any innovation,...
17 Mar

Spirit Falls – Coming of Age Novel, Michigan Upper Peninsula

The Long War
Spirit Falls is a coming-of-age novel set deep in Michigan's...
Ancient Greek bronze statue of a bearded man, showcasing detailed musculature and curly hair.
15 Mar

Redemption

The Long War
Soldier, Son, Father, Husband Yonder man, while his spirit was...
A young woman smiles warmly beside an elderly man in a cozy setting.
28 Feb

Daughters

Family
It is a gusty rainy afternoon. Storms sweep across France. ...
Portrait of a serious middle-aged man in a black jacket and white shirt indoors.
06 Jul

Misinformation in translation

Denial and Deception / Disinformation
Fabienne, French, a neighbor and natural food fanatic, invited Patrice...

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