Author Archives: Austin Gisriel

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About Austin Gisriel

You know the guy that records a baseball game from the West Coast in July and doesn't watch it until January just to see baseball in the winter? That's me. I'm a writer always in search of a good story, baseball or otherwise.

Prediction results from the SEC Tournament trip

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

Al and I are returned from Birmingham and the SEC Baseball Tournament where we attended eight games in four days. If we weren’t at a game, we were watching it on the TV in our hotel room. One night, we … Continue reading →

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Predictions for our trip

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

As many of you know, my buddy Al and I will be traveling to the South Eastern Conference Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama next week. Actually, I’m flying down to Florida on Friday to meet up with him, and then, … Continue reading →

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And the winner is . . .

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

. . . the cover featuring the hand thrusting the disco ball through the curtain! You will recall that my last blog entry asked for your input regarding four potential covers for Swing Time III: Blame it on the Boogie. … Continue reading →

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Would like a little help on Swing Time III

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

Emily Wilder has decided that she wants to resume the dancing that she did in the halcyon days of her youth. Only this time, she wants to become good; really good—good enough to be invited into the inner circle at … Continue reading →

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A second thought might have been helpful

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

I try to pay attention to the world around me, but sometimes the world around me gives pause. I’m not talking about the world “out there,” I’m talking about the world right around me, like in the grocery store. Take … Continue reading →

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On the receiving of gifts

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

“It is better to give than to receive,” goes the old adage, and that’s true as far as it does go. Yes, there is joy in giving, but giving is a two-way street. It is also important to learn how … Continue reading →

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Alive and Kickin’

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

I love the Fire TV Stick that I received for Christmas from Martha. I’ve almost mastered the entire sequence of button-pushing required to go from our satellite service to the program for which I’m looking. I’ll sometimes entertain myself by … Continue reading →

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“What thing?”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Austin Gisriel

A child’s perspective is an amusing thing. Children think that if they can see a thing, then you can see a thing; and if they imagine a thing, well then, you certainly “see” it, too. I have noticed a tendency … Continue reading →

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The Gift or Susan Buys a Horse

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Austin Gisriel

Susan counted out each bill carefully as she laid them into the older girl’s palm. “Forty. Forty-one, forty-two, forty-three . . .” She continued peeling off dollar bills until she reached fifty. “There. So, now I own Rusty?” “You sure … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Reminder and the Latest regarding Ground Crew Confidential

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Austin Gisriel

Season’s Greetings! My Christmas reminder to you is that books make great Christmas gifts! If you need a nice little volume to peek out of the top of someone’s stocking, order Time Is A Pool, my collection of flash fiction. … Continue reading →

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