I’m not going to hide my fuckin’ light under a bushel anymore, folks – I got mad skilz in the kitchen and over the grill. Especially when it comes to making man meals for men. I’m talking lamb chops so rare they bleat when you poke ‘em with a fork, and fish grilled in the skin, with one baked eye staring up at you in despair as you go nom nom nom on its innards.

I was thinkin’ about scrapping this fiction bullshit and writing a cookbook, but then when the publishing world pissed themselves laughing and told me to get a real job, I remembered the blog and figured it would just be easier to post my recipes here.

So here’s the recipe for The Roswell Invader, so named ’cause it looks like a UFO, and if you cook it right it squirts alien death juice down your face when you bite into it. Also every Invader carries a crew of two alien meat-slivers, hell bent on ruling the world, or at least your lower intestinal tract. Put a grease-slicked smile on a child’s face, and cook this one for your kids next time you’re in charge of breakfast. Check it out – after the jump:

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So about a month ago I made a decision – one that I suspect will be unpopular, but which I hope will be received with a measure of understanding ‘round these parts. Don’t hate me too much guys… but next week I’ll be shutting off the lights and bolting the doors on the good ol’ message board.

I’ll get into my reasons (some of my reasons), but before I do, let me say that this isn’t a reflection on the folks who visit the board. Quite the opposite – if not for the fun, pleasant, sweet, and supportive community that frequents the MB, I probably would’ve shut it down last fall. It’s been a digital hangout for some great people (Betsyboo, Mark and Mary, Patrick, Barry Wood, this_girl, New England Gothic, just to name a small few). You guys are the best. I’m flattered as all get out that you had some fun with the board; it’s been a pleasure dropping in to eavesdrop on your conversations over the last couple years.

So what is my thinking? More after the jump.

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Blair Butler’s vote, anyway… Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #5 is out as of last Wednesday, and Blair Butler just named it her pick of the week. Today is Free Comic Book day, so it’s a good time to visit your local comic store, and if you’re going to be in there anyhow, why not pick yerself up a copy? (No, it’s not free, but a practically-free L&K is in the works for sometime down the road)

And here’s what Miz B had to say about the penultimate issue of CoS: