Today is a day of odd confluences. This morning, after waking up to another rejection, I turned to Twitter for a rant I was rather sure only one person would read. I've included an edited version below. I remember hearing a podcast where JMS (of Babylon 5 & Sense8) told a story of being a… Continue reading Having Trouble Finding the Holy Mountain
Month: August 2018
Steps in the Ocean
One of the things I enjoyed about my former writer's group was the 20 minute writing exercises which began every session. Now, to help get me going before working on the latest short story or novel project, I've started pulling writing up writing exercises based on images from Michael Whelan's latest collection Beyond Science Fiction.… Continue reading Steps in the Ocean
In the Heat, All Reet
August is upon the DC Metro area. For those unfamiliar with this time of year, it's when you can switch between your local weather forecast, and that of Baton Rouge, LA, and not see that much of a difference. Storms roll in with frequency and ferocity. The humidity is almost drinkable. Energy levels drop. Most,… Continue reading In the Heat, All Reet
Biomechanoid Blues 