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# Winterwind Productions

Music, Comedy & Social Commentary

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## Posts

- [Why Bother?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/why-bother/) - With AI slop running rampant, AI overviews killing website traffic and the general enshitification of pretty much everything I often wonder why bother?
- [Leaving the Bad Place (First)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/leaving-the-bad-place-first/) - Leaving the Bad Place (First) by William LJ Galaini Tall stalks of wheat waved and thrashed, much like a pale violent sea. Above was a thunderous night sky; flashing and crackling as a small little stuffed pig and a small little stuffed alligator stumbled through the cold mud. The stalks washed over them, obscuring everything
- [Oz and the Gone Strawberries (Second)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/oz-and-the-gone-strawberries-second/) - Oz and the Gone Strawberries (Second) by William LJ Galaini Oz, whose nose was ideally shaped for oinking, snorted himself awake. He was lying next to Ally under the shade of the gigantic oak in the courtyard. Having gathered some leaves together to make a comfortable bed, Oz and Ally had settled in after lunch
- [The Undiscovered Truffle (Third)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-undiscovered-truffle-third/) - The Undiscovered Truffle (Third) by William LJ Galaini It had been several weeks since Oz had runaway, and since then the clouds had become higher and thinner in the sky. William and Ashley had begun to dress warmer, the days had become shorter, and the fire in the hearth was more comforting. Ally and Oz’s
- [The Importance of Being Ally (Fourth)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-importance-of-being-ally-fourth/) - The Importance of Being Ally (Fourth) by William LJ Galaini That night, while William and Ashley were sleeping in the tower’s peek, Oz awoke. His little pink ears perked up and his snout snorted softly. He couldn't smell Ally. Sniffing about, Oz rooted through the sheets as though on a mission for supposed truffles. She
- [Two Buckets and a Conversation (Fifth)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/two-buckets-and-a-conversation-fifth/) - Two Buckets and a Conversation (Fifth) by William LJ Galaini William and Ashley had frantically looked for Ally and Oz that morning. They ran down the spiral stars and into the den, calling out to them as they lifted cushions and examined potted plants. On a whim Ashley opened the courtyard door, and saw the
- [Silent Men of the Tea (Sixth)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/silent-men-of-the-tea-sixth/) - Silent Men of the Tea (Sixth) by William LJ Galaini “Wives can do that, you know! It’s an ability every little girl is born with! They can destroy a man with a single glance.” William argued. “Women are given this power, so that if their husband ever allows something as outright crazy as what you’re
- [Christmas Morning (Seventh)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/christmas-morning-seventh/) - Christmas Morning (Seventh) by William LJ Galaini *Psst!* Ally whispered, nudging Oz with her snout. He was sprawled out on William's tummy, the motion of which raised him up and down with each snore. Oz blinked with sleepily eyelids. "Huh?" Ally flopped up one of Oz' ears with her nose and proceeded to whisper excitedly.
- [Second Star to the Right (Eighth)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/second-star-to-the-right-eighth/) - Second Star to the Right (Eighth) by William LJ Galaini A fine number of seasons passed, many of which were filled with shimmering Christmas trees and warm summer picnics in the wheat fields. The sound of the sea echoed as it gently rapped at the chalky cliffs and the onyx-black castle stood unmoving and vigilant
- [The Once and Future Alligator (Standalone)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-once-and-future-alligator-standalone/) - The Once and Future Alligator (Standalone) by William LJ Galaini Ally had spent the whole afternoon being read to, and she now lay on her tummy in her greenhouse retreat with the thoughts of kings and queens in her head. She closed her eyes, and imagined the entire court dancing in sync, their delicate shoes
- [Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/danelectro-red-hot-longhorn-review/) - Welcome to Winterwind's Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn review. It's their new take on their '58 classic bass and what can I say? I f***ing LOVE it!
- [Are Danelectro Guitars Any Good?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/are-danelectro-guitars-any-good/) - Are Danelectro guitars any good? I've had two. So let's find out with a Danelectro 12-string review and Danelectro Longhorn review.
- [Hofner Contemporary Bass Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/hofner-contemporary-bass-review/) - Welcome to Winterwind's Hofner Contemporary bass review. So, you want a Hofner Beatle Bass, do you? Well, Hofner quality control is now almost non-existent.
- [2023 Hofner Mersey '62 Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/2023-hofner-mersey-62-review/) - Here's my Hofner Mersey '62 review. Is a German Hofner worth the money? It used to be but based on what I received Hofner quality control in 2023 doesn't exist.
- [Why I Will (Probably) Never Buy Another Rickenbacker](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/why-i-will-probably-never-buy-another-rickenbacker/) - Are Rickenbackers overrated? Are they overpriced? What about Rickenbacker quality control? This article aims to provide some answers and dispel a myth or two.
- [Gretsch G6134T-LTD Penguin Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gretsch-g6134t-ltd-penguin-review/) - A review of the gorgeous Gretsch G6134T-LTD Penguin in smoke grey/violet metallic, released in April, 2020. It has "That Great Gretsch Sound" in spades.
- [Are Guitars Made in China Any Good?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/are-guitars-made-in-china-any-good/) - Are guitars made in China any good? How's the build quality of Chinese guitars? I've had two and I'm torn but leaning towards the "never again" camp...
- [Winterwind's 20th Anniversary - December, 21st, 2023](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwinds-20th-anniversary-december-21st-2023/) - Winterwind Productions went online December 21st, 2003, twenty years ago today. I launched it on the winter solstice. The solstice used to mean something to me. Twenty years ago I still had hope...
- [Fender Mustang PJ Bass Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/fender-mustang-pj-bass-review-take-two/) - Last year I wrote a Fender Mustang PJ bass review. It was a quality instrument but I didn't get along with it. A year later I tried another and wow, I love it!
- [Captain Kirk's Kisses - Part Three](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/captain-kirks-kisses-part-three/) - And now, the conclusion... Is Captain Kirk a ladies man? Is Captain Kirk a womanizer? Let's look at Captain Kirk's kisses in Season Three and find out...
- [Captain Kirk's Kisses - Part Two](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/captain-kirks-kisses-part-two/) - Welcome to Part Two of our quest to answer... Is Captain Kirk a ladies man? Is Captain Kirk a womanizer? Let's look at Captain Kirk's kisses in Season Two...
- [Captain Kirk's Kisses - Part One](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/captain-kirks-kisses-part-one/) - Star Trek's Captain Kirk has a reputation. Is Captain Kirk a ladies man? Is Captain Kirk a womanizer? Let's look at Captain Kirk's kisses in Season One...
- [Are Epiphone Guitars Any Good?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/are-epiphone-guitars-any-good/) - Are Epiphone guitars any good? Is Epiphone better than Gibson? My I love my old MIK Sheraton II. The new MIC Epiphone Casino I bought? Well, it needed work..
- [Fender Mustang PJ First Impressions](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/fender-mustang-pj-first-impressions/) - I can understand why the Fender Mustang PJ bass gets rave reviews. I can understand why people love it. Unfortunately, I didn't...
- [An Interview with Damien Foletto - Part 2 of 2 - Project Van Buren and more...](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-damien-foletto-part-2/) - In Part Two of our interview Damien Foletto talks about Black Isle's Fallout 3 (Project Van Buren) and Baldur's Gate III: The Black Hound (Project Jefferson).
- [Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-review/) - Welcome to Winterwind's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Review by Magnus Mørkøre Johannesen. This is where Bloodlines really shines. The game is massive...
- [Half-Life 2 Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/half-life-2-review/) - So now the time has come to close the final chapter in this epic review of Half-Life 2. We went through a lot, Gordon and I, and finally we did drive the hell spawn back through their infernal gate…
- [How I Turned My Spouse Into a Trekkie](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/how-i-turned-my-spouse-into-a-trekkie/) - People often ask how to turn their partner on to something they love, especially the sci-fi/fantasy crowd. Well, this is how I got my spouse into Star Trek...
- [Time to Cancel Netflix?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/time-to-cancel-netflix/) - The good, the bad, the ugly (and utterly stupid) and why it may be time to cancel Netflix. There are other, and possibly better, options for online streaming...
- [Netflix Maturity Ratings Are a Joke - Star Trek Says So](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/netflix-maturity-ratings-are-a-joke/) - Netflix maturity ratings are a joke, ranging from inaccurate to intellect insulting to outright offensive. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?
- [I Love Shout! Factory TV](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/i-love-shout-factory-tv/) - I love Shout! Factory TV. They stream pop culture classics I actually want to watch. And they're not charging for it! Take that other streaming services!
- [The History of Mustard](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-history-of-mustard/) - This piece is a comedy/satire piece. Some may find it funny, some may find it offensive. But it's no worse than your average episode of South Park or Family Guy.
- [Bitch Sticks: A Rant of Epic Stupidity](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bitch-sticks/) - The next morning, I wake up behind the shed in my back yard holding a lawn gnome in what I can only call a “romantic embrace”. No matter. I’ve done worse.
- [An Interview with Duncan Lunan Part One (unabridged)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-duncan-lunan-part-one-unabridged/) - The unabridged version of Part One of our interview with esteemed author and astronomer, Duncan Lunan looks at the start of his career as a writer...
- [An Interview with Duncan Lunan Part Two (unabridged)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-duncan-lunan-part-two-unabridged/) - Welcome to Winterwind's "An Interview with Duncan Lunan Part Two", covering Epsilon Bootis, the Green Children of Woolpit and much more...
- [Gamer on a Budget #1 - Organ Trail: Director's Cut](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/organ-trail-directors-cut-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Organ Trail: Director's Cut in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/freedom-force-vs-the-3rd-reich-review/) - Freedom Force vs the 3rd Reich Review Reviewed by Mattias Våglin ScoresGraphics: 7/10Audio: 9/10Gameplay: 9/10Overall: 8.5/10 In FFvsT3R you once again gain control of the squad of super heroes known as Freedom Force. In the beginning only four of the heroes are available (the rest are on vacation) but as the game progresses all the
- [GAS and Buyer's Remorse](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gas-and-buyers-remorse/) - Gear Acquisition Syndrome is something many musicians have even if it's undiagnosed. Actually, I don't think the medical and mental health fields even recognise it...
- [Vox Mini Superbeetle Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/vox-mini-superbeetle-review/) - The Vox Mini Superbeetle... it's so cute, isn't it? A scaled down replica of the amps The Beatles toured with. But is it any good? Or just cute?
- [Guitar Strap Length - Rock & Roll Pro Tips with Johnny Festering](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/guitar-strap-length/) - What's the proper guitar strap length? How low should your wear it? How high? Burned out British punk icon, Johnny Festering has the answer.
- [New Logo for Winterwind Productions](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/new-logo-for-winterwind-productions/) - Winterwind has a new logo for 2022. And designing one that fits the different banner size requirements for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube ain't easy...
- [Gamer on a Budget #17 - Islanders](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gamer-on-a-budget-17-islanders/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini reviews Islanders, from Grizzly Games, in his latest Gamer on a Budget review column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Game on a Budget #16 - Sex with Stalin](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/game-on-a-budget-16-sex-with-stalin/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini reviews Sex with Stalin, from Boobs Dev, in his latest Gamer on a Budget review column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #15 - Among Us](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gamer-on-a-budget-15-among-us/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Innersloth's Among Us in his latest Gamer on a Budget review column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #14 - Lil' Sherman](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gamer-on-a-budget-14-lil-sherman/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini reviews Dabster Entertainment's Lil' Sherman in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #13 - Valley](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gamer-on-a-budget-13-valley/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini reviews Valley, from Blue Isle Studios, in his latest Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #12 - Kingdom: New Lands](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gamer-on-a-budget-12-kingdom-new-lands/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Kingdom: New Lands in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #11 - Game Dev Tycoon](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/game-dev-tycoon-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Game Dev Tycoon in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #10 - Surgeon Simulator 2013](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/surgeon-simulator-2013-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Surgeon Simulator 2013 in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #6 - To The Moon](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/to-the-moon-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at To the Moon in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions
- [Gamer on a Budget #9 - FTL: Faster Than Light](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/ftl-faster-than-light-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at FTL: Faster Than Light in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #8 - Papers, Please](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/papers-please-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Papers, Please in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #7 - Zombie Shooter 2](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/zombie-shooter-2-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Zombie Shooter 2 in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions. And it's not good...
- [Gamer on a Budget #5 - Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/sid-meiers-ace-patrol-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #4 - The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-misadventures-of-pb-winterbottom-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #2 - Dear Esther](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/dear-esther-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at Dear Esther in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Gamer on a Budget #3 - The Binding of Isaac](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-binding-of-issac-review/) - Author and gaming enthusiast William LJ Galaini takes a look at The Binding of Isaac in his Gamer on a Budget column at Winterwind Productions.
- [Bad Guitar Techs Update #2](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bad-guitar-techs-update-2/) - Well, I picked up my Hofner from Long and McQuade yesterday and wow, what a battle to just to get things done right. Would I recommend them? Watch the video...
- [Bad Guitar Techs Update #1](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bad-guitar-techs-update-1/) - I thought the only update to the Bad Guitar Techs video would be when I pick up my bass. Turns out an update was warranted after dropping it off...
- [A Dark Calling – The Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-dark-calling-the-story-of-ed-and-lorraine-warren/) - The story of Ed and Lorraine Warren and their work in the paranormal, including the haunting of the Annabelle Higgins doll and the Amityville Horror.
- [Bad Guitar Techs](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bad-guitar-techs/) - Sadly the world is full of very bad guitar techs and in my experience, playing for 35 years, there are far more bad techs than good ones...
- [Depression - Series Preface](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/depression-series-preface/) - This is a brief, two minute video. It's simply the preface for the series I'll be doing on the subject of depression...
- [An Interview With Alexander F. Rikka](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-alexander-f-rikka/) - An Interview With Alexander F. Rikka by Nathan Garden Alexander F. Rikka’s current exhibition in New York is, unquestionably, the single most bewildering art event in living memory. We could try to pin it down with words like ‘travesty’, ‘lunacy’, ‘demented’, ‘farcical’, but none of these even come close to capturing the scale of the
- [The Fitba #1 - Open Season](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-fitba-1-open-season/) - The Fitba #1 - Open Season by Nathan Garden So far, for the half a million-strong Imperial Doric Football League fans, the opening of the new season has proved a slow one. With the Grand Final of the legendary Caledonia Cup having been postponed from June to the beginning of the current 2013/14 season due
- [The Fitba #2 - Your Attention, Please!](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-fitba-2-your-attention-please/) - The Fitba #2 - Your Attention, Please! by Nathan Garden As the Imperial Doric Football League continues, so do the woes for Cruden Chiels, who are already being consistently spotted in the quiet, poorly-lit corners of local pubs after every game, while the victors swill domestic champagne and go out on the pull in the
- [An Interview With Stan Q. Berrick](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-stan-q-berrick/) - An Interview With Stan Q. Berrick by Nathan Garden It seems almost every year at Cannes we get a new runt in the litter: a new release to avoid because it’s the grossest, meanest, sickest, sexiest film on the list, but this year’s sample of shock-value takes things to a new level... and too far some are saying... Stan
- [The Fitba #3 - The Caledonian Cup Final](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-fitba-3-the-caledonian-cup-final/) - The Fitba #3 - The Caledonian Cup Final by Nathan Garden The great day had finally come; the memories of the Weedgie Mudbath and Misbehaving Bumble Bee setbacks well and truly drowned with rum, surely every God-fearing man who calls himself a Scotsman had his skull firmly planted in a vice pointing towards the TV
- [Space-Related Space-Mishaps and Space-Mis-Adventures In Space?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/space-related-space-mishaps-and-space-mis-adventures-in-space/) - Space-Related Space-Mishaps and Space-Mis-Adventures In Space? By Nathan Garden What can one say about a science-fiction film whose protagonist wears shades while he’s in hyper-sleep? Whose heroine is seduced by the line, ‘You’re the most beautiful human I’ve never digested’? A science-fiction film with a title like Space-Related Space-Mishaps and Space-Mis-Adventures In Space? Well, first
- [Nero vs Cleopatra Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/nero-vs-cleopatra/) - Nero vs Cleopatra Review By Nathan Garden From minute one, this film is a struggle. And not in the sense that limping to the bus stop with a bad leg is a struggle. I mean in the sense that syphilis is a struggle. In the sense that you feel yourself rotting from the inside. In
- [San Fran Tan Line Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/san-fran-tan-line-review/) - San Fran Tan Line Review By Nathan Garden San Fran Tan Line Review In years to come, this film may be seen as simply strange, an ugly, misanthropic oddity, like the fossil of an unidentified prehistoric scavenger which shows all the signs of having died out from stupidity. At best, it will be cited as
- [Gung-Ho! Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gung-ho-review/) - Gung-Ho! Review By Nathan Garden Watching Gung-Ho! bares a ghastly resemblance to the binge of one failing to cope with a mid-life crisis. After the first few quiet drinks you still have the strength and presence of mind to put a brave face on things and convince yourself that everything might be okay. But before
- [Galactress: Cosmonatrix Deluxe Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/galactress-cosmonatrix-deluxe-review/) - I have seen many sorry sights in my time...
- [An Interview with Damien Foletto - Part 1 of 2](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-damien-foletto-part-1/) - In Part One of our interview, Damien Foletto talks about his start in the industry with Interplay, including working on Bioware's Baldur's Gate II.
- [Chris Avellone talks about KOTOR 2 and life in the industry - Part 2](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/chris-avellone-talks-about-kotor-2-and-life-in-the-industry-part-2/) - In Part Two of our interview with Chris Avellone we get into some specifics about Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords, developed by Obsidian.
- [Chris Avellone talks about KOTOR 2 and life in the industry - Part 1](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/chris-avellone-talks-about-kotor-2-and-life-in-the-industry-part-1/) - In Part One of our two-part interview Chris Avellone talks about life in the gaming industry including the end of Black Isle Studios and the start of Obsidian.
- [Producing Winterwind Productions](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/producing-winterwind-productions/) - In today's video we look at spooky trees, flooded rivers, the evil things that lurk in the flood waters and... what the hell is up at Winterwind Productions!
- [The Winterwind Shorts](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-winterwind-shorts/) - Today we added a new playlist to the Winterwind Productions YouTube channel. After careful deliberation we've decided to call it... The Winterwind Shorts.
- [Hot Karl is Coming!](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/hot-karl-is-coming/) - Country music legend, Hot Karl, the famed frontman of country music's biggest and best loved band, Hot Karl & The Alabama Donkey Punchers, is coming...
- [Winterwind Presents - Hot Karl and Johnny Festering](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/hot-karl-and-johnny-festering/) - Now signed! Only at Winterwind! Country music superstar and clinically depressed fecalfeliac, Hot Karl! And drug and drink addled punk icon, Johnny Festering!
- [An Interview with Frank Kowalkowski of Obsidian Entertainment](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-frank-kowalkowski-of-obsidian-entertainment/) - Frank Kowalkowski of Obsidian Entertainment sat down with Winterwind to answer 20 Questions...
- [An Interview with Sandi "Krazikatt" McCleary of Highmoon Studios](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-sandi-mccleary-of-highmoon-studios/) - Winterwind had the opportunity recently to interview gaming industry webdesigner Sandi "Krazikatt" McCleary. Enjoy the special "Valentine's Interview"!
- [An MMORPG Love/Hate Affair by Damien Foletto](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-mmorpg-love-hate-affair-by-damien-foletto/) - While single player CRPG's will always remain my favorite genre of video game, I also very much enjoy MMORPG's. There, I said it - and I do not regret that I said it!
- [Covid-19 Blues](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/covid-19-blues/) - A parody of Summertime Blues addressing the failings of CERB, the Liberal Government's financial aid for Canada, in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic.
- [Bend Over Canada - Punk Icon Johnny Festering Addresses Justin Trudeau and Bill Morneau](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bend-over-canada/) - Punk Icon Johnny Festering addresses Justin Trudeau & Bill Morneau. He also has some words for PETA and Margaret Thatcher. Yes, Johnny's brain is a bit addled.
- [Pong Rocks! - A Retro Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/pong-rocks/) - Skip ahead a few decades, to a period known as the 70's and you arrive at what is arguably the Best Ever Video Game Ever: PONG!
- [Romance Writers - Lowest of the Low](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/romance-writers-lowest-of-the-low/) - Who reads these romance paperbacks? We’ve all seen them. They are everywhere. Sitting on buses. Sitting in laundromats. Sitting on buses on their way to laundromats...
- [Gretsch LTD Penguin Pictures](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/gretsch-ltd-penguin-pictures/) - Gretsch LTD Penguin Pictures by Joseph Avery-North In April, 2020, Gretsch released a limited edition of the Gretsch Penguin. I ordered one, I've had it for almost a year now, and the "honeymoon phase" shows no sign of abating. I simply love my Penguin. I wrote a review about it last year and stand by
- [An Interview with Katie Postma, Myst Community Manager](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-katie-postma-myst-community-manager/) - An Interview with Katie Postma, Myst Community Manager by Joseph Avery-North and the Winterwind Staff Winterwind recently had the chance to interview the Myst Community Manager, Katie Postma. She talks about the past success, what made Myst great, the sad loss of Uru Online and what the future may hold. Winterwind: Your entry into the Gaming
- [Lily Allen – Help or Hindrance?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/lily-allen-help-or-hindrance/) - Lily Allen – Help or Hindrance? by Emily Thorburn Since she burst onto the music scene in 2006 Lily Allen has been nothing if not a little controversial. Known for making disparaging remarks about numerous other musicians such as The Kooks leading man, Luke Pritchard, Amy Winehouse , Katy Perry and Bob Geldof, dear old
- [The Art of Mixing](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-art-of-mixing/) - The Art of Mixing by Joseph Avery-North Today, February 25th, is George Harrison's birthday. Sadly, we lost George almost 20 years ago but since he's main the reason I became a musician, and why I'm a lifelong fan and player of Gretsch and their great guitars, today seems like the appropriate day to say... new,
- [Covid-19 PSA and DIY Mask from Johnny Festering](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/diy-covid-mask/) - Iconic punk rocker Johnny Festering provides perspective on Covid-19, anti-maskers and provides DIY instructions for making your own stylish mask.
- [Coming Soon... at Winterwind Productions](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/coming-soon-at-winterwind-productions/) - After several stops and starts... and a few more stops beyond our control that put us two and a half years behind schedule... we're happy to say (fingers crossed) that things are back on track! Since the reluanch of the site back in June our traffic has been increasing each month, organically and via social
- [Excuse the Brief Interruption in Your Regularly Scheduled Winterwind Content](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/excuse-the-brief-interruption-in-your-regularly-scheduled-winterwind-content/) - After two and a half years of hell, in the worst apartment either of us have ever had, with the worst landlord either of us have ever had... My wife and I are moving! Yay!!! When we moved in here in the Spring of 2018 the plan was to bring back Winterwind with written content,
- [Nationalist Sentiments](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/nationalist-sentiments/) - Nationalist Sentiments by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, on the subject of European nationalism, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 19 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2012. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue19/nationalist_sentiments.htm Note – When we launched The Winterwind Papers back in 2006 smartphones and mobile browsing weren’t ubiquitous. As such, the ezine was never designed for today’s smartphone and is
- [Brotherhood](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/brotherhood/) - Brotherhood by Joseph Cousineau This column, on friendship and brotherhood, by Joseph Cousineau, appeared in Issue 19 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2012. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue19/brotherhood.htm Note – When we launched The Winterwind Papers back in 2006 smartphones and mobile browsing weren’t ubiquitous. As such, the ezine was never designed for today’s smartphone and is best
- [Pop Culture](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/pop-culture/) - Pop Culture by Joseph Avery-North These photographs, playful plays on "pop culture", by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 19 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2012. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue19/pop_culture.htm Note – When we launched The Winterwind Papers back in 2006 smartphones and mobile browsing weren’t ubiquitous. As such, the ezine was never designed for today’s smartphone and
- [Puppy Love](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/puppy-love/) - Puppy Love by Joseph Avery-North This article, on animal welfare and rights, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 19 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2012. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue19/puppy_love.htm Note – When we launched The Winterwind Papers back in 2006 smartphones and mobile browsing weren’t ubiquitous. As such, the ezine was never designed for today’s smartphone and
- [Postscript to 'A Selfish Morality?'](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/postscript-to-a-selfish-morality/) - Postscript to 'A Selfish Morality?' by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, in response to discussion on the original article, both by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 19 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2012. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue19/postscript.htm Note – When we launched The Winterwind Papers back in 2006 smartphones and mobile browsing weren’t ubiquitous. As such, the ezine was never
- [We're Back... The Return of Winterwind Productions](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/were-back-the-return-of-winterwind-productions/) - We're Back... The Return of Winterwind Productions June 3nd, 2020 After a 10 year run, from December, 2003 to December, 2013, Winterwind went on hiatus in January, 2014. And now we're back! Our tagline is "The Arts, Pop Culture and Social Issues" and that's what we've always covered in our content. We've conducted some interviews
- [Five Objects](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/five-objects/) - Five Objects by William LJ Galaini In a field of wheat lies a forgotten and weathered tin, probably left there by a child whom had lost interest in its contents. Under the persistent sun it warmed and glimmered, constantly being touched by bending wheat or tugged on by the swift wind. The lid upon this
- [The Usefulness of a Three-Legged Dog](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-usefulness-of-a-three-legged-dog/) - The Usefulness of a Three-Legged Dog by William LJ Galaini It was right before lunchtime and right after weeding the geraniums that Joel realized Pa wanted to die. The idea had awkwardly wormed its way into his young mind like a barbed cone tussled down a snow-melted stream and after it bobbed about submerged in
- [Doctor Who Online Stores Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/doctor-who-online-stores-review/) - Doctor Who Online Stores Review by Joseph Avery-North This review, of online retailers of Doctor Who merchanise by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue12/doctorwhostoresreview.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2009, prior
- [Baten Kaitos Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/baten-kaitos-review/) - Baten Kaitos Review Reviewed by Barren Baten Kaitos: Eternal wings and the lost oceanGenre: RPGPlatform: Nintendo Game CubeAverage game time: 60 hoursYear of release: 2002 (Japan), 2004 (US)Publisher: NamcoWebsite: http://batenkaitos.namco.com Baten Kaitos is one of the few RPGs available for the Nintendo Game Cube... Good thing it's an excellent one. The Story Finally translated this
- [Warcraft III Expansion: the Frozen Throne Review](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/warcraft-iii-expansion-the-frozen-throne-review/) - Warcraft III Expansion: the Frozen Throne Review Reviewed by Yian Blizzard is a company known for its crazy, rabid developers, and more famously for its quality, high-polish games. When Warcraft III was released, many Starcraft and Warcraft II fans dismissed it as a 3D "re-hash", even though its gameplay was different to both games. Warcraft
- [Living in the Goblin Universe](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/living-in-the-goblin-universe/) - Living in the Goblin Universe by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue15/goblin_universe.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in January, 2010, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [The Re-Cycle of Life](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-re-cycle-of-life/) - The Re-Cycle of Life by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, September, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue16/life.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in September, 2010, prior to our switch to WordPress in
- [A Selfish Morality?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-selfish-morality/) - A Selfish Morality? by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, pondering whether morals are actually selfish, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, May, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue17/selfish_morality.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2011, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [Older Parents](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/older-parents/) - Older Parents by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, discussing the topic of older aged parenthood, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, May, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue17/older_parents.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2011, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [Something in the Water](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/something-in-the-water/) - Something in the Water by Jez Strickley This Camera Obscura column, looking at dystopian literature, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 18 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue18/water.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 18 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2011, prior to our
- [Criminal Glue](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/criminal-glue/) - Criminal Glue by Jez Strickley When one observes how so many civilisations have arisen, paraded their apparent greatness for a time, then teetered and collapsed, later falling away into the pages of history, it’s hard not to look at present-day Western society, largely an industrial product only a few hundred years old, with its energy-hungry
- [Artist Profile - jax4java](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-jax4java/) - Artist Profile - jax4java This artist profile, of jax4java, appeared in Issue 6 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue6/jax4java.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 6 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2007, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Lina Broström](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-lina-brostrom/) - Artist Profile - Lina Broström This artist profile, of Lina Broström, appeared in Issue 7 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue7/lina.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 7 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in January, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Patricia Ann Daley](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-patricia-ann-daley/) - Artist Profile - Patricia Ann Daley This artist profile, of Patricia Ann Daley, appeared in Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue8/daley.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Victoria Surette](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-victoria/) - Artist Profile - Victoria Surette This artist profile, of Victoria Surette, appeared in Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue9/victoria.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Melinda Takács](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-melinda-takacs/) - Artist Profile - Melinda Takács This artist profile, of Melinda Takács, appeared in Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue10/melinda_takacs.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Malinka Persson](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-malinka-persson/) - Artist Profile - Malinka Persson This artist profile, of Malinka Persson, appeared in Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue12/malinka_persson.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Leisanne Sylvester-Jarvis](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-leisanne-sylvester-jarvis/) - Artist Profile - Leisanne Sylvester-Jarvis This artist profile, of Leisanne Sylvester-Jarvis, appeared in Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue13/leisanne.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Annica Söderlund](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-annica-soderlund/) - Artist Profile - Annica Söderlund This artist profile, of Annica Söderlund, appeared in Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue14/annica_soderlund.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile - Karl Allander](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-karl-allander/) - Artist Profile - Karl Allander This artist profile, of Karl Allander, appeared in Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue15/karl_allander.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in January, 2010, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Visions from an Abstract Mind](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/visions-from-an-abstract-mind/) - Visions from an Abstract Mind by Yiannis Voyias This Artist Profile, of "Yian", appeared in Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue2/voyias.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [An Interview with Larry Elmore](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-larry-elmore/) - Always Producing Art - An Interview with Larry Elmore by the Winterwind Staff This interview, with well known fantasy artist, Larry Elmore, appeared in Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers, July, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue1/elmore.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2006,
- [Artist Profile - D. Sauzi](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-d-sauzi/) - Dungeons and Dragons Sock Puppets by D. Sauzi This was made as a present for our D&D party spokesman who had just graduated with his master's degree. It's our 3rd Edition pen and paper D&D party, playing in the custom made campaign setting, Brokenlands, and consists of from left to right: Elcade, a halfling rogue;
- [The Wrath of Jan](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-wrath-of-jan/) - The Wrath of Jan - by Ewen Brown Ewen Brown is a forum moderator at Winterwind. Janmanden is a forum member. They frequently battle over Jan's nonsensical posts of the forums. Note – This comic was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in February, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Artist Profile – Michael T. Schmidt](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-michael-t-schmidt/) - Fallout Fan Art by Michael T. Schmidt First ever attempt at an outdoor scene. Trying to capture a typical situation from Fallout, where our intrepid explorers make their way across the mercilessly shimmering hot sand. Radscorpions are everywhere and a part of the local cuisine. Just remember to remove the tail (and barter it away
- [Artist Profile - Marjorie Kaye](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/artist-profile-marjorie-kaye/) - A BRIEF ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY Marjorie Kaye is an artist residing in Salem, Massachusetts who graduated from Syracuse University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting cum laude. She is best known for her colorful, detailed mandala drawings and has exhibited these in many galleries and shows nationally. The drawings resonate from the
- [We've Moved to GreenGeeks](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/weve-moved-to-greengeeks/) - We've Moved to GreenGeeks April 28th, 2020 After 15 years we've bid farewell to our former web host (many thanks for 15 years) and we've moved on to a new one. Winterwind Productions is now hosted by GreenGeeks Web Hosting. We're happy to be here and would like to extend our sincere thanks to their staff
- [The First (Test) Video of the Winterwind YouTube Channel](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-first-test-video-of-the-winterwind-youtube-channel/) - The First (Test) Video of the Winterwind YouTube Channel November 14th, 2019 We put a brief little test video up. It's just over a minute and a half in length and was done just for the sake of playing around and getting familiar with video editing software. It's nothing serious. It's silly but hey, why
- [Songs in the Key of BAH](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/songs-in-the-key-of-bah/) - Songs in the Key of BAH August 2nd, 2019 Inspiration from profound pain... 12 songs written in four weeks addressing the themes of love, hope, trust, betrayal, (surviving) child abuse and suicide. Now it's time to start arranging and recording the album... Songs in the Key of BAH Wrong Place and TimeAll So PerfectHold My
- [A Little History of Winterwind Music](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-little-history-of-winterwind-music/) - A Little History of Winterwind Music by Joseph Avery-North At the age of 10, I decided I was an artist and started writing short stories, plays and lyrics. Like pretty much all kids in public school I played the recorder and in Grade 7 I started playing the flute in my junior high school's concert
- [Musings from Magnus](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/musings-from-magnus/) - Musings from Magnus by Magnus Mørkøre Johannesen This column, by Magnus Mørkøre Johannesen, appeared in Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue14/musings.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Our Most Precious Resource](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/our-most-precious-resource/) - Our Most Precious Resource by Mattias Våglin This addition to the Random Thoughts column, by Mattias Våglin, appeared in Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue12/precious_resource.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2009, prior to our switch
- [In the Blink of an Eye](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/) - In the Blink of an Eye by Mattias Våglin This addition to the Random Thoughts column, by Mattias Våglin, appeared in Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue9/blink.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2008, prior to
- [The Metrosexual Confusion](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-metrosexual-confusion/) - The Metrosexual Confusion by Mattias Våglin This addition to the Random Thoughts column, by Mattias Våglin, appeared in Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue8/confusion.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2008, prior to our switch to
- [Addict](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/addict/) - Addict by Mattias Våglin In the beginning it was all so innocent. I only needed small doeses to keep afloat. I could probably have quit if I wanted to, I was in control. But it didn't take long before the small doses weren't enough. The urge grew stronger each day. I could wake up in
- [Self-Destructive Pattern](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/self-destructive-pattern/) - Self-Destructive Pattern by Mattias Våglin “Feel the tension of rejectionBleach it out with therapyThe confusion exseclusionTurns into my deformity Never trust it, maladjustedI've become my own worst enemyThe aggravation in my fixationKeeps it all controlled inside of me" Spineshank – Self-Destructive Pattern One of the reasons I haven't been writing as regularly as I thought I
- [Get on the Global Frequency!](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/get-on-the-global-frequency/) - Get on the Global Frequency! by Mattias Våglin A TV show with tens of thousands of fans doesn’t sound that remarkable does it? 10. 000 doesn’t even register on the radar when it comes to TV. Unless we’re talking millions it’s all crap, more or less. So how come a little show called Global Frequency
- [Modern Day Pirates](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/modern-day-pirates/) - Modern Day Pirates by Mattias Våglin A long time ago, back when this column had a website all to itself, I mentioned that I was going to write about my thoughts on internet piracy. I even had what I was going to write outlined in my head to a fairly large degree. But in the
- [The Flaw](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-flaw/) - The Flaw by Mattias Våglin There’s a flaw in the system. I get it now. I finally see where the political system we live in breaks down. And I’m going to tell you. Yesterday we were talking in class about one Rupert Murdoch and his media conglomerate. Truth be told my class actually saw a
- [Random Thoughts - An Introduction](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/random-thoughts-an-introduction/) - Random Thoughts - An Introduction by Mattias Våglin I guess I could start this in any number of ways. I could try to do something funny, like pretending my keyboard to be a microphone and do the whole testing routine. I could, but I won’t. I could also start with going on about how much
- [Land of Confusion](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/land-of-confusion/) - Land of Confusion by Damien "Puuk" Foletto Damien Foletto's first column for Winterwind, addressing the Administration of George W. Bush, appeared in Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue1/puuk.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2006, prior
- [Your Vote (Doesn't) Count](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/your-vote-doesnt-count/) - Your Vote (Doesn't) Count by Damien “Puuk” Foletto Damien Foletto’s second column for Winterwind, addressing the conduct of the Administration of George W. Bush, appeared in Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue2/puuk.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site
- [A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forums...](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forums/) - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forums… January 14th, 2020 Today I deleted the old forums. They were first launched on December 21st, 2003. Wow. Almost 17 years old. Well, just a tad over 16 years, really. So many memories. And even though the site was on hiatus for five years, a
- [Winterwind's History - Part 1A - The Apology](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwinds-history-part-1a-the-apology/) - Winterwind's History - Part 1A - The Apology January 8th, 2020 Yeah, yeah, yeah. I said Part 2 would be in two weeks. And it may still be... two weeks from now. And now could be from the time I wrote this. Or it could be two weeks from when you read this. It's all
- [The Best Laid Plans...](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-best-laid-plans/) - The Best Laid Plans… March 31st, 2020 There's always something, isn't there? A brief video explaining the delays in getting Winterwind's YouTube channel up and running on a regular schedule. Partly location, location, location, partly Covid-19. This announcement was originally posted on the home page of the old Winterwind Productions site on March 31st, 2020,
- [Winterwind's History Part 1](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwinds-history-part-1/) - Winterwind's History Part 1 We... and I keep saying "we" although right now Winterwind is really just me although I bounce ideas of a couple of people... have put up a new video. It's Part 1 of a brief history of Winterwind, covering the origins of the site, the name, etc, etc. Part 2 will
- [A Fresh Coat of Paint](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-fresh-coat-of-paint/) - A Fresh Coat of Paint March 28th, 2019 The site received a minor tweak today. I made new logo/banner for consistency on our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages and then figured consistency meant using the same artwork here on the site... which then clashed with the old dark grey colour scheme. So I had to
- [Soon Folks, Soon](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/soon-folks-soon/) - Soon Folks, Soon May 30th, 2019 Content is written, or rough outlines sketched in some cases, but when the three people involved (me, my wife and my ex-girlfriend... crazy, right?) all work the 9-5 grind, well, we haven't found time to actually started filming yet. We hope to. I'd hoped to have at least the
- [Something Stirs...](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/something-stirs/) - Something Stirs… January 1st, 2019 The 2018 winter solstice would have been Winterwind's 15 year anniversary. The first 10 years had a few highs, a few more lows, a revolving cast of characters and ultimately proved to be unfulfilling. Paying the annual hosting and domain renewal for five years for a stagnant site and maintaining
- [The Future of Winterwind](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-future-of-winterwind/) - The Future of Winterwind January 1st, 2014 After careful consideration over the holiday season, and despite my peppy, perky, positive posted announcement on our 10th anniversary last month, I've decided to place the site on an indefinite hiatus. Quite honestly, while I appreciate, and am very grateful for, our contributing guest and regular writers (there's
- [Winterwind Productions Presents A Guy & His Gretsch](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwind-productions-presents-a-guy-his-gretsch/) - Winterwind Productions Presents A Guy & His Gretsch January 14th, 2019 Winterwind is pleased to announce further details of an upcoming project - A Guy & His Gretsch is the story of a lonely drifter (kind of like the Littlest Hobo only walking on two legs instead of four) drifting from town to town righting wrongs with
- [Winterwind's 10 Year Anniversary](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwinds-10-year-anniversary/) - Winterwind's 10 Year Anniversary December 21st, 2013 Today is Winterwind's 10 Year Anniversary. Yay for Winterwind! We've had some highs and lows and some long pauses here and there but it's ten years today that we've been online. To mark this event we have six new pieces for your enjoyment. Emily Thorburn examines the confused
- [The Other Side](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-other-side/) - The Other Side by Michael S. Collins “Is there a Mr Williams here?” asked the nurse. An old man rose to his feet unsteadily on two walking sticks. “You are wanted in Séance Booth Four” said the nurse. The old man hobbled over to the telephone booth, answering the phone. He was one of those
- [List Off](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/list-off/) - List Off by Jon Arnold December can mean only one thing for the cultural sections of the nation’s media – the year end retrospectives, dominated by the inevitable best of year lists. Obviously some of the impulse for this comes from the natural desire to look back at the year’s end, to try and weave
- [The ‘It’s Just A Book’ Conundrum](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-its-just-a-book-conundrum/) - The ‘It’s Just A Book’ Conundrum by Emily Thorburn If I were to ask you to picture a scientist, I imagine your answer would be something along the lines of ‘white lab coats, test tubes, chemical reactions and awe inspiring discoveries’. However, if I was to shake it up a little and ask you to
- [The Origins of Halloween – A Glimpse into our Pagan Past](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-origins-of-halloween-a-glimpse-into-our-pagan-past/) - The Origins of Halloween – A Glimpse into our Pagan Past by Amy Van De Casteele It is the end of October and the notoriously spooky holiday of Halloween is here. For centuries the 31st of October has played an important part in the Western cultural calendar; in modern times it means a night devoted
- [The M.R. James Roundtable - Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-mr-james-roundtable-canon-alberics-scrapbook/) - The M.R. James Roundtable - Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook by Michael S. Collins and Friends I make no secret of my love for the British supernatural short story. When done well, it is a sublime art form. (When done badly, it is hack work painted by numbers which sells to those who dabble in the grotesque,
- [Cape Wraith](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/cape-wraith/) - Cape Wraith by MJ Steel Collins Chafed by the storms of the North Atlantic and standing in the shadow of the sea stack Am Buachaille in one of the northern points of Britain, lies Sandwood Bay, an isolated beach four miles from the nearest car park, located in the chillingly named Cape Wrath, Sutherland. The
- [A Beginner's Guide To Land Restoration](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-beginners-guide-to-land-restoration/) - A Beginner's Guide To Land Restoration by Jo Thomas In the same style as the previous article on nature conservation, this is intended as a quick guide to what "land restoration" is and how it works. Because my experience is confined to the British Isles, this is going to be very UK-centric but some of
- [Blurred Lines of Feminism](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/blurred-lines-of-feminism/) - Blurred Lines of Feminism by Emily Thorburn A couple of months ago, if you had stopped and asked me who Robin Thicke is, I would have looked at you blankly. As someone whose musical knowledge doesn't spread much beyond One Direction (I know, I'm sorry), Thicke's decades in the music industry have passed me idly
- [Roxette - Don't It Make You Feelgood?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/roxette-dont-it-make-you-feelgood/) - Roxette - Don't It Make You Feelgood? by John Davies No one in the UK or the US would have believed in the late years of the 1980s that the pop chart was being watched by intelligences more Scandinavian than our own; that as men busied themselves about their various musical concerns, *they* observed and
- [A Light in Dark Places – My Literary Idol, JRR Tolkien](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-light-in-dark-places/) - A Light in Dark Places – My Literary Idol, JRR Tolkien by Amy Van De Casteele Every writer, whether they are an unpublished novelist, amateur poet or critically acclaimed author, undoubtedly has another writer whom he/she worships and yearns to emulate; perhaps even to eclipse. This literary idol hovers in the background of your writer's
- [An Appreciation of Peter Underwood, King of the Ghost Hunters](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-appreciation-of-peter-underwood-king-of-the-ghost-hunters/) - An Appreciation of Peter Underwood, King of the Ghost Hunters by MJ Steel Collins Peter Underwood, FRSA, is a name that commands respect in the modern ghost-hunting fraternity. With a career spanning approximately 70 years, 50 books and innumerable ghost hunts under his belt, it’s easy to see why he is so appreciated. And at
- [A Beginner's Guide To Nature Conservation](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-beginners-guide-to-nature-conservation/) - A Beginner's Guide To Nature Conservation by Jo Thomas This article is intended as a whistle stop tour of what "nature conservation" is and how it works. For sake of ease (I'm British and my experience is UK-centric), this is going to be based on the British countryside but some of these principles may scale
- [Reading Matters](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/reading-matters/) - Reading Matters by Emily Thorburn Most mornings for me begin with a similar turn of events. I fall out of bed at some ungodly hour and make straight for the kettle where, still half asleep, I brew myself some coffee in hope of waking. This particular day had begun no differently. After snoozing through the
- [With Those Less Fortunate](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/with-those-less-fortunate/) - With Those Less Fortunate by Michael S. Collins A few years ago now, I remember being surprised by the news I would not be allowed to visit friends at Dungavel Detention Centre. The reason for this (or at least, the reason they seemed to wish to imply) was simple. As I refer to myself as
- [The Flowers](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-flowers/) - The Flowers by Bernard Barnes The boy picks flowers from the edges of the long driveway that leads from the main road where he catches his bus every morning to the house where he was born. He brings the small bouquet to the vegetable garden next to the house where his mother is pulling up
- [Think. Pray. Love.](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/think-pray-love/) - Think. Pray. Love. by Amy Van De Casteele I am going to open this piece with a statement which, to most of you (if not all of you) will probably sound defeatist, negative and incredibly depressing (but which, deep down, actually isn't). That statement reads: to be human is to be in a constant state
- [Agatha Christie and the Art of Writing](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/agatha-christie-and-the-art-of-writing/) - Agatha Christie and the Art of Writing by Michael S. Collins [Warning – Whilst efforts to be maliciously spoiling have been kept to a minimum, there will be the odd spoiler ahead. Of course, the writer is curious about needing a spoiler warning for things that are older than his parents, but is reminded of
- [Return to Sender](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/return-to-sender/) - Return to Sender by John Davies On the 17th July I posted the following update on my Facebook page: OMG! OMG! Per Gessle from Roxette has just replied to one of my Tweets! #BeyondHappy No sooner had I posted the update than I remembered merely days before I had been asked to write my second article
- [Sighthill Stone Circle Campaign, Summer 2013](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/sighthill-stone-circle-campaign-summer-2013/) - Sighthill Stone Circle Campaign, Summer 2013 by Duncan and Linda Lunan The Sighthill stone circle is the first astronomically aligned one to be constructed in the British Isles for at least 3500 years. It was built in Sighthill Park in Glasgow, overlooking the M8 motorway due north of the city centre, as part of the
- [A Protest Vote](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-protest-vote/) - A Protest Vote by Michael S. Collins I’m an English writer, and by saying that of course I mean I’m Scottish. Except whilst I’m a Scottish writer, I’m not a writer of Scottish. I still write in the English language, and yet I’m no nearer English than I am Latvian. This whole business of semantics
- [I Don't Speak French, Mais ce n'est pas un Problème](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/i-dont-speak-french/) - I Don't Speak French, Mais ce n'est pas un Problème by John Davies Although my grasp of French is basic, given the right circumstances I could be extremely useful. If you ever meet me in a La Rochelle hotel and need to ask reception to open a stuck bedroom widow, I'm your man. I would
- [The Quarry](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-quarry/) - The Quarry by Jon Arnold There are certain circumstances, flukes of timing, which mean certain works of art are indivisible from context. That can range from a certain song or book catching you at exactly the right or wrong point in your life through to the capturing of a zeitgeist or coinciding with major world
- [The Rise of the Supernatural – Part Three](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-rise-of-the-supernatural-part-three/) - The Rise of the Supernatural – Part Three by Michael S. Collins This article, Part Three, on the supernatural in literature, by Michael S. Collins, appeared in Issue 18 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue18/supernatural.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 18 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2011,
- [An Interview with Duncan Lunan – Part Two (abridged)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-duncan-lunan-part-two-abridged/) - An Interview with Duncan Lunan – Part Two (abridged) by Michael S. Collins and the Winterwind Staff Part Two of our interview, with esteemed author and astronomer, Duncan Lunan, was published in Issue 18 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2011. (The ezine features the abridged version. The full text, unabridged version, was published on the regular site.) https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue18/duncan_lunan.htm
- [The Rise of the Supernatural – Part Two](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-rise-of-the-supernatural-part-two/) - The Rise of the Supernatural – Part Two by Michael S. Collins This article, Part Two, on the supernatural in literature, by Michael S. Collins, appeared in Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, May, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue17/supernatural.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2011,
- [The Hob-Men](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-hob-men/) - The Hob-Men by Thomas Jordan This column, about Northampton's Youth Theatre Company, by Thomas Jordan, appeared in Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, May, 2011. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue17/hob-men.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2011, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [An Interview with Duncan Lunan - Part One (abridged)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-duncan-lunan-part-one-abridged/) - An Interview with Duncan Lunan - Part One (abridged) by Michael S. Collins and the Winterwind Staff This interview, with esteemed author and astronomer, Duncan Lunan, was published in Issue 17 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, May, 2011. (The ezine features the abridged version. The full text, unabridged version, was published on the regular site.)
- [Overworked and Underpaid](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/overworked-and-underpaid/) - Overworked and Underpaid by Joseph Avery-North This column, on employers and the employment market, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, September, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue16/underpaid.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in September, 2010, prior to our switch
- [Coming Home](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/coming-home/) - Coming Home by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, September, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue16/coming_home.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in September, 2010, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [The Rise of the Supernatural - Part One](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-rise-of-the-supernatural-part-one/) - The Rise of the Supernatural - Part One by Michael S. Collins This article, Part One, on the supernatural in literature, by Michael S. Collins, appeared in Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, September, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue16/supernatural.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions
- [The Vinyl Revolution](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-vinyl-revolution/) - The Vinyl Revolution by Joe Cousineau This column, on the resurgence of vinyl records, by Joe Cousineau, appeared in Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, September, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue16/vinyl.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 16 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in September, 2010, prior to our switch
- [Winterwind Doctor Who Webcomics - Coming Soon](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwind-doctor-who-webcomics-coming-soon/) - Winterwind Doctor Who Webcomics - Coming Soon by Joseph Avery-North These teasers for the planned Winterwind Webcomics appeared in Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue15/doctor_who.htm May 21st, 2020 - While the story outlines were written the webcomics were never done. They were fun but building miniature sets, shooting and editing the
- [Irreversibly Lost](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/irreversibly-lost/) - Irreversibly Lost by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue15/irreversibly_lost.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in January, 2010, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [The Mirror Too Close](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-mirror-too-close/) - The Mirror Too Close by Jez Strickley This article, about the human condition and what we often try not to see, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2010. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue15/mirror.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 15 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site
- [Irrational Fears](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/irrational-fears/) - Irrational Fears by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, teaching a therapy free way of dealing with fears and phobias, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue14/irrational_fears.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2009, prior to our
- [Singular Perfection](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/singular-perfection/) - Singular Perfection by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue14/singular_perfection.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Travelling Without Moving](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/travelling-without-moving/) - Travelling Without Moving by Jez Strickley This article, on what should be the true purpose of travel, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue14/travelling.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 14 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2009, prior
- [Impotent Rage](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/impotent-rage/) - Impotent Rage by Joseph Avery-North This column, on the flaws of society , by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue13/impotent_rage.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2009, prior to our switch to
- [Mattering Dream](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/mattering-dream/) - Mattering Dream by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue13/dream.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Biking - The Life Cycle](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/biking-the-life-cycle/) - Biking - The Life Cycle by Joe Cousineau This column, on cycling as a lifestyle, by Joe Cousineau, appeared in Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue13/biking.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2009, prior to our
- [Body Fascism and Biocracy - The Themes of Nabil Shaban](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/body-fascism-and-biocracy-the-themes-of-nabil-shaban/) - Body Fascism and Biocracy - The Themes of Nabil Shaban by Jez Strickley This article on the work of Nabil Shaban, by Jez Strickley, appeared in Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue13/body_fascism.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 13 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site
- [Forever Mine](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/forever-mine/) - Forever Mine by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue12/forever_mine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2009, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Doctor Who - The Cybermen vs The Daleks](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/doctor-who-the-cybermen-vs-the-daleks/) - Doctor Who - The Cybermen vs The Daleks by Joseph Avery-North This Winterwind Webcomic, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2009. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue12/cybermen_daleks.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 12 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2009, prior to our switch
- [Untitled Resolutions #9](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/untitled-resolutions-9/) - Untitled Resolutions #9 by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, by Joseph Avery-North, which takes a laughing look at New Year's Resolutions, appeared in Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue11/resolutions.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2008, prior to our
- [The Perfect Gift](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-perfect-gift/) - The Perfect Gift by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue11/perfect_gift.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Then Let Them Die](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/then-let-them-die/) - Then Let Them Die by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, the musings of Joseph Avery-North as he plans world domination, appeared in Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue11/then_let_them_die.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2008, prior
- [Winter Solstice](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winter-solstice/) - Winter Solstice by Mattias Våglin This short story, by Mattias Våglin, was first published in Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue11/solstice.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 11 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Doctor Who - The Witch of Winterbourne](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/doctor-who-the-witch-of-winterbourne/) - Doctor Who - The Witch of Winterbourne by Joseph Avery-North This Winterwind Webcomic, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in the Halloween 2008 Special Issue of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October 31st, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/halloween2008/doctor_who.htm Note – The Halloween Special Issue of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to our switch to
- [Tapping](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/tapping/) - Tapping by Lina Broström This short story, by Lina Broström, was first published in the Halloween 2008 Special Issue of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October 31st, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/halloween2008/tapping.htm Note – The Halloween Special Issue of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to our switch to
- [Journal of a Job Seeker](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/journal-of-a-job-seeker/) - Journal of a Job Seeker by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, moving from satire to cynicism, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue10/journal.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to
- [The Bi Vibe?](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-bi-vibe/) - The Bi Vibe? by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, another satiric look at society, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue10/the_bi_vibe.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to our switch
- [Location, Location, Location](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/location-location-location/) - Location, Location, Location by Mattias Våglin This article, on the concept of "locative art", by Mattias Våglin, appeared in Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue10/location.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 10 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2008, prior to our switch
- [The Mysteries of Fish](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-mysteries-of-fish/) - The Mysteries of Fish by Brother Magnus This addition to the Gospels of Fish, brought to us by Brother Magnus, appeared in Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue9/fish.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2008, prior
- [A College Critique](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-college-critique/) - A College Critique by Joseph Avery-North This article, a critique of Fanshawe College, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue9/fanshawe.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 9 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2008, prior to our switch to
- [Doctor Who - Series 2 Alternate Ending](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/doctor-who-series-2-alternate-ending/) - Doctor Who - Series 2 Alternate Ending by Joseph Avery-North This Winterwind Webcomic, a parody of the Doctor Who Series 2 finale, appeared in Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue8/doomsday.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April,
- [Blazing Zion](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/blazing-zion/) - Blazing Zion by Dragos Manea This short story, by Dragos Manea, was first published in Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, April, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue8/blazing_zion.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 8 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in April, 2008, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Geeks, Time Lords & Toys](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/geeks-time-lords-toys/) - Geeks, Time Lords & Toys by Joseph Avery-North This column, on the resurgence of Doctor Who and its accompanying merchandise in the early 2000s, appeared in Issue 7 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, January, 2008. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue7/doctor_who.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 7 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site
- [An Interview with NAIL](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-nail/) - An Interview with NAIL by Joseph Avery-North Winterwind is pleased to bring you an interview with Rainer "Rhino" Wiechmann of the Canadian band NAIL, conducted after the release of their debut album. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue7/nail.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 7 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in January, 2008,
- [Choices - Part Three](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/choices-part-three/) - Choices - Part Three by Mattias Våglin Part Three of the three-part story, Choices, by Mattias Våglin, was first published in Issue 6 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue6/choices.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 6 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2007, prior to
- [Nothing Important Happened Today](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/nothing-important-happened-today/) - Nothing Important Happened Today by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, a satiric, succinct summary of world news, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue5/latrine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2007, prior
- [Zombie Communism](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/zombie-communism/) - Zombie Communism text by Magnus Mørkøre Johannesen & art by Michael T. Schmidt This manifesto for the undead Zombie Communist Party (ZCP) appeared in Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue5/zcp.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July,
- [Choices - Part Two](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/choices-part-two/) - Choices - Part Two by Mattias Våglin Part Two of the three-part story, Choices, by Mattias Våglin, was first published in Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue5/choices.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 5 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2007, prior to
- [Reasons Not to Trust Women #826](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/reasons-not-to-trust-women/) - Reasons Not to Trust Women #826 by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, by Joseph Avery-North, which aims to elicit laughter (or offense, as you like it), appeared in Issue 4 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, March 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue4/latrine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 4 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind
- [Choices - Part One](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/choices-part-one/) - Choices - Part One by Mattias Våglin Part One of the three-part story, Choices, by Mattias Våglin, was first published in Issue 4 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, March, 2007. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue4/choices.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 4 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in March, 2007, prior to
- [Born Again in Budapest](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/born-again-in-budapest/) - Born Again in Budapest by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, December, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue3/latrine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Winterwind Literature Retrospective](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/winterwind-literature-retrospective/) - Winterwind Literature Retrospective This summary of the contributions to Winterwind's Literature section during the site's first three years appeared in Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, in December, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue3/literature.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2006, prior to
- [1888 - The Ill-fated Winterwind Project](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/1888-the-ill-fated-winterwind-project/) - 1888 - The Ill-fated Winterwind Project by Joseph Avery-North This piece details the ill-fated "1888" project that was supposed to be an original CRPG proposal for Black Isle Studios... before Interplay was buggered by Herve Caen and BIS shut down. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue3/1888.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on
- [Merry Humbug, Bah Christmas](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/merry-humbug-bah-christmas/) - Merry Humbug, Bah Christmas This editorial, commenting on political correctness and appeasement, appeared in Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, in December, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue3/merry_humbug.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 3 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in December, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [The Art of Celibacy](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-art-of-celibacy/) - The Art of Celibacy by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue2/latrine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [Frankie Malone](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/frankie-malone/) - Frankie Malone by Dragos Manea This short story, by Dragos Manea, was first published in Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, October, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue2/frankie_malone.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in October, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [The Messiah Complex and Judas' Kiss](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-messiah-complex/) - The Messiah Complex and Judas' Kiss by Joseph Avery-North This Latrine column, by Joseph Avery-North, appeared in Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue1/latrine.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [Walkabout - A Short Story](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/walkabout-a-short-story/) - Walkabout - A Short Story by Dragos Manea This short story, by Dragos Manea, was first published in Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue1/walkabout.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2006, prior to our switch to
- [A Season for Dying](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-season-for-dying/) - A Season for Dying by Joseph Avery-North This article, discussing the sensitive subject of suicide, appeared in Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers ezine, July, 2006. https://www.winterwind-productions.com/issue1/suicide.htm Note – Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Winterwind Papers was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in July, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress
- [A Testament of Our Lord Fish's Divine Empathy, Compassion and Profound Sorrow](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/a-testament-of-our-lord-fishs-divine-empathy-compassion-and-profound-sorrow/) - A Testament of Our Lord Fish's Divine Empathy, Compassion and Profound Sorrow as relayed by Brother Joseph and Brother Magnus Fish wept. Note – This Testament of Our Lord Fish's Love was originally shared with the world on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2006, prior to our switch to WordPress in 2020.
- [The 13 Commandments of Our Lord Fish](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-13-commandments-of-our-lord-fish/) - The 13 Commandments of Our Lord Fish as relayed by Brother Joseph and Brother Magnus And Lo, didst Saint Al the Apostle swimeth unto the Great Reef where his eyes didst behold the Burning Plankton. And through the Burning Plankton came one of the Arch Sea Anemones, riding atop a Golden Sea Horse. And Lo,
- [Pong Sucks!](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/pong-sucks/) - Pong Sucks! - A Retro Review Reviewed by Magnus Mørkøre Johannesen According to dictionary.com, "Pong" means n: an unpleasant smell. It's a name quite befitting this old stinker. I'm pretty sure many strange nerds out there will want my head on a plate after reading those words, but quite honestly, this game is phenomenally boring, even
- [Interludes from the Scriptures: Al the Apostle's letters to Sweden](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/interludes-from-the-scriptures-al-the-apostles-letters-to-sweden/) - Interludes from the Scriptures: Al the Apostle's letters to Sweden by Brother Joseph, Brother Magnus and, reluctantly, Mattias the Non-Believer (Note: This began innocently enough. It was an MSN chat between Joseph and Mattias about the new survey software on the website. They were wondering who had voted for what. Mattias then revealed himself to
- [Bloodworks](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/bloodworks/) - Bloodworks by Joseph Avery-North PREFACE: I was digging through a box in my closet, much to my surprise, I found some old writings of mine from back in highschool. It's a piece I wrote for a Halloween assignment way, way back when I was 17 or 18... I feel ancient. Ah well. Figured it's October,
- [The One Weakness of the Witch](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-one-weakness-of-the-witch/) - The One Weakness of the Witch by apoxuponme (note: everything in this story is 100% true) Back in the bleak days of 1999, when I was an assistant manager at a video game store, I experienced a thing that I think we all have at least once in our brief lives. No, I am not
- [If You Could Change the Past](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/if-you-could-change-the-past/) - If You Could Change the Past by Joseph Avery-North If you could change the past would you? I’m not talking about traveling back in time and altering world history like preventing WWII or yelling “duck!” in Dallas back in November ’63. I’m talking about changing nothing more than a moment or two in your own
- [Horn Honkers, Their Friends, Voices in Their Head and Weed](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/horn-honkers-their-friends-voices-in-their-head-and-weed/) - Horn Honkers, Their Friends, Voices in Their Head and Weed by Joseph Avery-North OK, this is the story of my day so far and it's only 12:39 PM my time. EST. The house next door to me is puzzling. Neither my flatmate or the few friends who've been here are quite sure about the tenants.
- [One Winged Swan](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/one-winged-swan/) - One Winged Swan by Tim Freerksen I am a One Winged SwanLimping and bleeding in the skyI was torn between two womenBut since I am a One Winged Swan I have only one now © 2005 by Tim Freerksen Note – This poem was originally published on the old Winterwind Productions site in May, 2005,
- [Majestic (A Poem)](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/majestic-a-poem/) - Majestic by Tim Freerksen War never changes Whether or not we’re in cages We might as well get on a waiting list for a casket Though I refuse to go home in those darn baskets While we wait people die While we act people die All I want to know is... why? This is all
- [An E3 2005 Report from Katie Postma](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/an-e3-2005-report/) - An E3 2005 Report from Katie Postma E3 2005 Part 1 Day 1 at E3 has just ended and it's as loud, flashy and exciting as ever! Today I got to take some time going to a few of the booths and meeting some of the people the Mods requested. Here's a rundown on what
- [Sit On the Pews and Be Filled With God From the Bum Upwards](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/sit-on-the-pews-and-be-filled-with-god-from-the-bum-upwards/) - Sit On the Pews and Be Filled With God From the Bum Upwards by apoxuponme This is The Commandments of Child Naming, an ongoing holy sermon, in seven holy parts, with seven holy lights of Heaven shining in seven rays of perfect holy light on the seven corners of the friggin’ world, written and performed
- [Hangovers and Hate: an Easter Story](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/hangovers-and-hate-an-easter-story/) - Hangovers and Hate: an Easter Story by apoxuponme Last weekend, Easter came and went for me very quickly, much like a fart in a windstorm. During my long weekend away from work, I decided to begin drinking this new beverage called “alcohol”. I began this game with my liver on Friday night and after spending
- [I Hate Monkeys](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/i-hate-monkeys/) - I Hate Monkeys by apoxuponme I am in a bad mood and I really need to hate something. You know, the only thing that I feel comfortable degrading in these politically correct times is the monkeys. Yes, those friggin’ primates! Did you know they eat their own poop? Did you also know that they also
- [Brethren's March and Homecoming](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/brethrens-march-and-homecoming/) - Brethren's March and Homecoming by Dan J. Kuisma Oh, brethren of mineRaise yer drinking-horns high‘Tis time to drink meadAnd strengthen yer hearts Oh, brethren of mineRaise yer swords highDark clouds of foul ravensAwait in sinister skies *** Oh, sole brother of mineSheath thy bloodstained steelThe misty winterstorm is now passingThe song of the ravens fading
- [The Plea](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-plea/) - The Plea by Dan J. Kuisma Oh, sweet darknessEmbrace me, as you've embracedThousands by thousands before meGreet me warmly, Black MessiahAs I cross thy thresholdKiss me gently, eternal kingAs I bow before theeHear my soft spoken plea, my grace:Release my accursed soulFrom this mortal cage Oh, sweet darknessLet me feel thy black caressAs thy maggots
- [The Good Old Days or "You look at me as if I were Mephistopheles"](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-good-old-days/) - The Good Old Days or "You look at me as if I were Mephistopheles" by Joseph Avery-North Don’t ever be a good neighbour and leave cookies at your neighbour's door. At least not late at night. And definitely not running away into the darkness laughing as some poor lady (or any one for that matter)
- [The Smiting of My Insert Key: A Photo Essay of Smiting](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-smiting-of-my-insert-key/) - The Smiting of My Insert Key: A Photo Essay of Smiting by apoxuponme A few weeks ago, I was writing about how Lot’s wife loved the sexual depravity of Sodom and Gomorrah more than she loved Lot and turned back when God told Lot and the aforementioned whore wife to get the hell out of
- [Interlude – Dementia](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/interlude-dementia/) - Disclaimer: KotOR, Star Wars, and all names associated belong to their respective owners. I claim no ownership and make no profit from writing this except for personal entertainment. Interlude – Dementia by Winterfox The vacuum of space absorbed the cadence of the battle raging around the Star Forge, silencing even the loudest explosions. Through the
- [apoxuponme's Guide to Working in a Call Center](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/guide-to-working-in-a-call-center/) - apoxuponme's Guide to Working in a Call Center by apoxuponme (subliminal message = bad day at work today) I have been working in the call center environment in many different capacities for over 3 years now and consider myself the foremost expert on pretty much everything, including call centers. With that being said, and with
- [The Job of a Tech Support Dude](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-job-of-a-tech-support-dude/) - The Job of a Tech Support Dude by apoxuponme This is a collection of a few calls that I got last week... ---Your phone number?555-2310. ---Alright, was that two three one zero?no. 555-2310 ---... Alright sir (later) ---can you click on the start button for me and go into control panel?...what? ---click on the Start
- [Live Customer Service Reps](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/live-customer-service-reps/) - Live Customer Service Reps by apoxuponme Nordstrom's website has live customer service reps waiting to help you! ---------------------------------- -Kristian has arrived to help you!-You say: Helo?-You say: Helo?-You say: Helo?-Kristian: Do you have any inquiries or concerns that have to do with Nordstrom?-You say: Is Steve there? I talked to Steve before.-Kristian: No. I am
- [M. Night Shyamalan, you suck!](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/m-night-shyamalan-you-suck/) - M. Night Shyamalan, you suck! by apoxuponme First of all: If you keep reading this, you will know secrets about the Village movie. Don't continue reading this if you are interested in seeing The Village and being shocked out of your pants by the amazing ending, k? Second of all: This movie really sucked! I
- [The Official "I Hate Christmas" Party](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-official-i-hate-christmas-party/) - The Official "I Hate Christmas" Party by Joseph Avery-North The "I Hate Christmas Party" first began in the early 90's. If I had to guess (which I don't but will anyhow), I'd say '91 or '92. Good times. Good years as I recall them hazily through a haze of... well, never mind. First off, let

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- [The Winterwind Papers](https://www.winterwind-productions.com/the-winterwind-papers/) - The Winterwind Papers was an ezine published from July 2006 until December 2012. During those six years we had nineteen regular issues and one special Halloween issue.
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