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Lyle S. Russell

Lyle S. Russell

Parks and Rec Programmer by day, writer by night! Outdoorsman, historian, author, woodworker, and lover of all things Star Wars. And before you ask... yes, working at Parks and Rec is just like the tv show, only crazier. Debut novel, "Code Name: Augustine" coming soon. Check it out!

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Category: Random Life

The Call of the Sea: An Essay
Books and Novels, Random Life, Short Stories

The Call of the Sea: An Essay

The oceans and the age of sail is a fascinating time that captured my young imagination on the first pages of Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and the first time I read Melville’s opening words, “Call me Ishmael.” Continue reading The Call of the Sea: An Essay

Lifeboat: A Star Wars Fan Fiction, Part VI
Books and Novels, Random Life, Star Wars Fan Fiction

Lifeboat: A Star Wars Fan Fiction, Part VI

Rejoin the Imperial refugees aboard Emperor Palpatine’s shuttle for Part Six as they fend off a bounty hunter and prepare to attack the Stargazer! Continue reading Lifeboat: A Star Wars Fan Fiction, Part VI

The Day I Became a “Rocket Boy”
Books and Novels, Random Life

The Day I Became a “Rocket Boy”

The universe is smart. It knows things and has an uncanny sense of timing. It knew I needed a kick in the pants, and delivered it wrapped in twenty-seven typed words from a good friend. Continue reading The Day I Became a “Rocket Boy”

What Happens When You Run Up Against a “Box-Checker”?
Random Life

What Happens When You Run Up Against a “Box-Checker”?

I’m going to brag on myself for a moment and say that I am pretty damn good at my day job. But now, let me tell you how that all comes crashing down. Continue reading What Happens When You Run Up Against a “Box-Checker”?

Writing with Fitz
Books and Novels, Random Life

Writing with Fitz

Cat-owner problems are expounded when you’re a writer. Meet Fitz. Continue reading Writing with Fitz

Would You Want to Know When it’s Your Time to Die?
Random Life

Would You Want to Know When it’s Your Time to Die?

If you could know the appointed date and time of your demise, would you want to? And if you knew it for a loved one, would you tell them? Continue reading Would You Want to Know When it’s Your Time to Die?

What Rush’s Song, Cygnus X-1, Can Teach Us About The Current Political Climate in America
Music, Random Life

What Rush’s Song, Cygnus X-1, Can Teach Us About The Current Political Climate in America

Political commentary is a dangerous minefield these days, but art does imitate life. This song is no different and was a prophecy before its time. Continue reading What Rush’s Song, Cygnus X-1, Can Teach Us About The Current Political Climate in America

Chewbacca: The Best Friend We All Wish We Had
Random Life

Chewbacca: The Best Friend We All Wish We Had

This is an article I wrote for That Hashtag Show, originally published in August 2019. I felt it relevant to bring back into the light during the troubled and divisive times we find ourselves in today. Keep in mind, this was written before the release of Episode IX. Continue reading Chewbacca: The Best Friend We All Wish We Had

Lyle’s Sketch/Project of the Day: Fenrir-themed Viking Shield
Art and Sketches, Random Life, The Man in Cell 41

Lyle’s Sketch/Project of the Day: Fenrir-themed Viking Shield

This art/wood/literary project was fun and educational at the same time, teaching me some of my ancestral mythology. Check it out! Continue reading Lyle’s Sketch/Project of the Day: Fenrir-themed Viking Shield

The World According to Me: To “Ma’am” Or Not To “Ma’am”. That, Sir, is the Question
Random Life

The World According to Me: To “Ma’am” Or Not To “Ma’am”. That, Sir, is the Question

Where do you fall in the debate on using sir and ma’am to address others? Continue reading The World According to Me: To “Ma’am” Or Not To “Ma’am”. That, Sir, is the Question

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! May the Fourth: Star Wars Edition
Art and Sketches, Random Life

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! May the Fourth: Star Wars Edition

In honor of Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you. Continue reading Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! May the Fourth: Star Wars Edition

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – April 11th – Heroic and Villainous
Art and Sketches, Random Life

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – April 11th – Heroic and Villainous

Feeling heroic and villainous today, so here’s a little of both! Continue reading Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – April 11th – Heroic and Villainous

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day – Unfinished Sketches… Finished! – April 1st
Art and Sketches

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day – Unfinished Sketches… Finished! – April 1st

I was thumbing through my sketchbook and was disappointed in myself for having a bunch of outlines with nothing finished. … Continue reading Lyle’s Sketch of the Day – Unfinished Sketches… Finished! – April 1st

Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Judge Dredd – March 28th
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Judge Dredd – March 28th

The famous law man of Mega-City One. Judge Dredd has always been a favorite of mine. Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Judge Dredd – March 28th

Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Spider-Man – March 26th
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Spider-Man – March 26th

Spider-Man By far, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is who I have drawn the most, and who I have the largest … Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day – Spider-Man – March 26th

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Tomb Raider – March 24th
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Tomb Raider – March 24th

Lara Croft – Tomb Raider When I was struggling with drawing women, I practiced heavily on one of my favorite … Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Tomb Raider – March 24th

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – The X-Men – March 22nd
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – The X-Men – March 22nd

The X-Men Ah, who doesn’t love Marvel’s elite team of mutants? Er,… I mean… students from Xavier’s School of Gifted … Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – The X-Men – March 22nd

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Batman and his Villains – March 20th
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Batman and his Villains – March 20th

Batman and his Villains Batman comics have always been a favorite of mine. The Caped Crusader has lasted decades, and … Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Batman and his Villains – March 20th

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – March 18th
Art and Sketches

Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – March 18th

As promised, I dug around through my portfolio from back in the day and found a couple sketch-outs of a … Continue reading Lyle’s Sketch of the Day! – March 18th

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Dragons – March 17th
Art and Sketches

Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Dragons – March 17th

Instead of catch of the day. See what I did there? Once upon a time, I wanted to be a … Continue reading Lyle's Sketch of the Day! – Dragons – March 17th

Legend of Zelda: The Blood Moon Fan Film Goes Above and Beyond Epic
Random Life

Legend of Zelda: The Blood Moon Fan Film Goes Above and Beyond Epic

Being a fan fiction writer myself, I appreciate projects like this more than most. When you love a project as a fan, it always bleeds through the work. This Zelda film does that and more. Continue reading Legend of Zelda: The Blood Moon Fan Film Goes Above and Beyond Epic

I walked one 1 mile on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters, too) Part II
Outdoors and Nature, Random Life

I walked one 1 mile on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters, too) Part II

29 Dec 18 – Not long ago, I met a lady that summited Lobuche in Nepal. Lobuche is a mountain … Continue reading I walked one 1 mile on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters, too) Part II

I walked 100 yards on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters),  Part I
Random Life

I walked 100 yards on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters), Part I

My first steps on the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading I walked 100 yards on the Appalachian Trail (and why it matters), Part I

Random Life

Researching your book when you don’t realize you’re researching your book.

Research can be a daunting task, no matter the subject. Whether it’s 16th century art or whitewater rafting or current … Continue reading Researching your book when you don’t realize you’re researching your book.

Welcome to the home of LSR Books!
Books and Novels, Random Life

Welcome to the home of LSR Books!

Thank you for visiting my page. I’m grateful you’re here. This blog is a large first step toward the realization of my lifelong goal to become a published author. That goal grows nearer by the day! Continue reading Welcome to the home of LSR Books!

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