This is a quick post. If you're a writer or writer adjacent, you've likely heard about NaNoWriMo's recent stance on AI contributions. Stephen Blackmoore has some key thoughts as his books were outright stolen to train the Generative AI now sponsoring Nano. What are my thoughts on AI? First, it's not really what most folks… Continue reading AI, NaNoWriMo, and “That Guy with the Idea”
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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?
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
My Science Fiction Can Beat Up Your Science Fiction
I admit, this entry was inspired by the most recent in a series of articles about science fiction getting 'real' as opposed to being fantasy with science fiction trappings (I'm looking at you NPR). But I think this really harkens back the old hard SF versus "soft" SF versus using SF as a literary mode… Continue reading My Science Fiction Can Beat Up Your Science Fiction
Joining the Insect Army
What is the insect army? Learn more here. I know it doesn't mean much coming from a barely published writer. But I know when the ranks are counted which side I want to be on.“The problem is that the ‘vocal minority’ of insects who make up the new generation of writers don’t scramble for the… Continue reading Joining the Insect Army
November Insanity
My normal fall insanity has been replaced by a lockout. So, aside from indulging in the usual melancholia and existential torment, what am I to do with myself? I could take part in more photographic nightmares, but I want to be insane, not suicidal. It was up to my writer's group to propose a solution.… Continue reading November Insanity
Essays on Heresy and Cognitive Dissonance
"Creed sucks! I hate you, and I hate the band you like!" Red vs. Blue: Real Life vs. the Internet still maintains a punch. Despite being ancient by our standards, this one exchange depicts a core problem I've run into when reading blogs by authors, photographers, and other members of the creative community. When a… Continue reading Essays on Heresy and Cognitive Dissonance
Biomechanoid Blues 