Chuck Welch, Human

The short line? Father, husband, writer. My online presence is primarily through as the editor, writer, and occasional photographer for a news site, Lakeland Local. It’s a sampling of the news, concerns, and events for Lakeland, Florida. As a hobby, I manage a forum and some web sites that feature a pulp fiction series written by Lester Dent — Doc Savage Organized, Doc Savage Info, and Flearun

Lakeland Local is a hyperlocal blog for current and future residents of Lakeland, Florida. I’ve recently moved to that Central Florida community and I can think of no better way to learn about my adopted hometown than to share it with you. On my site you’ll find photos and information about Lakeland places, people, and [...]

As a teenager I read the adventures of a hero. The novels appealed to me though they had been written for teenagers living in the 1930s.
Maybe that explains something.
Doc Savage Organized, Doc Savage Information, and Lester Dent Museum are the result. The museum site is just my donation to the museum. More information soon.

You can find me at a few other sites. The photo at left is from my Flickr account.
I had an idea for unique reading lists a couple of years ago. Thanks again Andrew.
I did contribute a chapter to the the audio book, Free Culture. And in case you’re wondering — I still believe MLB should [...]

The first unauthorized Metafilter clone site. The site was my attempt to provide a site where people could discuss books and the ephemera of publishing. It debuted like gangbusters. Then the software was overwhelmed and it died. Michael Moncur brought it back to life with open-heart surgery. Albeit a slow sedentary life. I’m still [...]