I originally wrote this before the events in Dallas, Minnesota, and Baton Rouge unfolded on our screens. It's leading me to rethink a lot of things, especially what is happening in Baton Rouge, where a good chunk of Metaphysical Graffiti takes place. Will I have to revise the book so what happens to Ieshia Evans… Continue reading Our Map is Not The Territory
Author: urdith
Would be author, photographer and dreamer living in the corporate world.
Narratives in Echo Chambers
Warning! The following article will have a discussion of events in Orlando, as well as spoilers for The 100 and Penny Dreadful. Please proceed at your own risk. To act as a buffer, please enjoy this artwork of Chirico Cuvie from Armored Trooper VOTOMS...shirtless: Humans build narratives. We have a need to understand, and to… Continue reading Narratives in Echo Chambers
Traveling
Two posts this time around, mostly to cover a long silence. On May 21st I married. And about a week later, we went on our honeymoon to Dubrovnik, Croatia; Vienna, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic. I'm still working on processing the 1.5K photos I took of all three cities. Aside from giving me time with… Continue reading Traveling
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Negotiated Strategic Arms Reductions
"Ah, we come in peace!/shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men!" If one believes a good chunk of the science fiction literary canon, diplomacy is the refuge of fools and cowards. Problems can't be solved by "talking." Negotiating a "peace treaty" is a fool's errand. In the end, all problems are solved… Continue reading What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Negotiated Strategic Arms Reductions
Mecha Games, Where For Art Thou?
This is a general lament and a confession. For those who haven't guessed, I am a fan of the mecha genre. If one needs proof, I'm happy to supply photos of my case full of Gundam and VOTOMS kits, as well as the book which started it all for me - a battered copy of… Continue reading Mecha Games, Where For Art Thou?
Publication Announcement – Alien Artifacts
Contracts have been signed. Words and edits exchanged. And, I've got an announcement. My short story, "The Captain's Throne" has been selected for publication in the Alien Artifacts anthology edited by Patricia Bray and Joshua Palmatier, The anthology will include short stories by: Jacey Bedford, David Farland/DaveWolverton, C.S. Friedman, Walter H. Hunt, Gini Koch, Sharon… Continue reading Publication Announcement – Alien Artifacts
On Love, Death & Responsibility
Issues of love, death and responsibility - from a creative point of view - have been on my mind during last week. What follows will contain thoughts on a recent episode of The 100, on representation, on choices, and on the responsiblity of a creator. So, here's a picture of Edward James Olmos as Lt.… Continue reading On Love, Death & Responsibility
You want GonzoSF?
My updates have been sporadic, as always. Life continues to move at a frenetic pace, especially now we are months away from the wedding. I'm still working on Metaphysical Graffiti, though at a slower pace. It's going to need some hefty trimming, and I'm wandering off the outline a bit, but I'm hoping it'll have… Continue reading You want GonzoSF?
Dark Stars in the Sky
We've lost quite a few prominent artists this last week. It's provoked quite a bit of thinking on my part. Especially because these artists in particular all took their own routes to expression. David Bowie is a classic example of an artist who, on paper, shouldn't work. Yet, his content re-invention and seeking of his… Continue reading Dark Stars in the Sky
Thoughts on The Force Awakens
There's no reason for this particular image other than I thought Daisy Ridley looks awesome here. I'm mostly writing this out to articulate a few thoughts I've had about a core critique of The Force Awakens: It is just a rehash of the original Star Wars, which was far more intellectual and original. Snobbery aside… Continue reading Thoughts on The Force Awakens
Biomechanoid Blues 