Last year, my fiancee and I watched True Detective with rapt attention. The mix of two outstanding performances by Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, the multiple levels of mystery and the deeply embedded sense of weirdness caught us right away. That very first episode, the Lynchian images of the first serial killer victim said we… Continue reading Embrace the Weird
Category: Inspiration
Red as Blood: Memories of Tanith Lee
Tanith Lee passed away on May 24th, 2015. I first learned this news very early on the morning of the 26th, while looking through my Facebook feeds. My heart shrunk back in my chest. I nearly burst out into tears, but the presence of even a few co-workers forced me to keep my workaday mask… Continue reading Red as Blood: Memories of Tanith Lee
Snow Warm as Toast
I will have more later. Right now, though, I'm writing a sentence which pains me: Tanith Lee has passed away. Now, to muddle through this work day with a smiling mask.
Who is this Biomechanoid?
"Who are you?" This isn't just one of the great existential questions permeating our existence. For folks who've followed me since I began this on-line venture, it's a legitimate question. "Who is this guy? What does he think he's doing? What's with the book chapters?" Although some of this is covered in the About page,… Continue reading Who is this Biomechanoid?
A Quick Thought – The Screaming Gate
I had a thought - just needed to write it down. It won't mean anything to folks now, but in the future. At the end of K's story, H dies in her arms. The body is preserved, though. When K is placed about Amantia, and the ship tries to fix itself, it uses H's body… Continue reading A Quick Thought – The Screaming Gate
On the World Fantasy Convention
Warning! There is Mr. Earbrass style hand-wringing in this post. Should you be of a sensitive nature, or just don't want to deal with it, please close the browser window right now! With that said, I've decided to break up my thoughts into a few large bullet points. This year, WFC shared its conference facilities… Continue reading On the World Fantasy Convention
She’s Gonna Dream Out Loud
The line is from an under-appreciated song by a band who's seen better days. Waddling through rewrites, trying to get perspective on the gaggle of stories I have siting on my virtual desk, it's important to remind myself of the stories I'd love to read: I want a mecha story with a woman in the… Continue reading She’s Gonna Dream Out Loud
Haiku Project
Remember training? All three sessions of training? No, you don't.. do you... My dayjob focuses on client services work. Alas, this means interacting with some unpleasant aspects of human behavior. The best way I had to deal with it was haiku and tanka, posted on my Twitter account. I've collected quite a few. Apparently, they… Continue reading Haiku Project
Jodorowsky’s Dune
I encourage anyone who has a passion for art, film, madness and Dune to see the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune. It is the closest one will get to seeing his version of the novel until a brave filmmaker decides to animate it based on the artwork created. It's a great sadness we've lost so many tied… Continue reading Jodorowsky’s Dune
Shadows Drift
Story updates first, before I get into the picture. I finished the short story "Dreams in the Satan House" and am working on revising it. This month, I'll be cutting up that story, and an earlier one, and trying to get initial readers. I've also got to start planning a few things out for… Continue reading Shadows Drift
Biomechanoid Blues 