In the strictest sense, it’s not Christmas. That doesn’t hit until January 7th (yeah, some of us are old-school when it comes to our calendars. Orthodox represent, yo.). But, I did want to take a moment to thank folks for their support this year. My Wife - Because she’s been my number one fan this… Continue reading Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight)
Category: General Thoughts
Discon III Panels or “Mike, I Think I’m Freaking Out.”
(I'll explain the quote later) I am going to be a panelist at Discon III, the World Science Fiction Convention held in Washington DC. This will be my first time appearing as a panelist at an SF convention (though I've spoken at client conferences before). Here are the panels I'll be appearing on Friday, Saturday,… Continue reading Discon III Panels or “Mike, I Think I’m Freaking Out.”
Birds & Bees & A.J. Harris – Publication Alert!
For anyone following my alter ego, A.J. Harris - I have some news. (Mom…may want to ignore this one). The Big Book of Orgasms Volume 2 from Cleis Press and edited by the amazing Rachel Kramer Bussel will be out on February 8th, 2022. This features 69 sexy stories including A.J. Harris' cyberpunk… Continue reading Birds & Bees & A.J. Harris – Publication Alert!
Biomechanoid Blues: The Playlist!
Yes, I have a video blog! I've been trying to create updates once a month, usually corresponding with blog entries. If you do want to see the whole series, here's the playlist on YouTube: You've got everything from my first year title cards, to different episodes, to the latest episode... featuring my cats. Please,… Continue reading Biomechanoid Blues: The Playlist!
August 11, Noon EDT – And Other Key Dates
What have I been doing for the month of July? I've been working on a short story for an upcoming anthology as part of ZNB's Kickstarter NOIR, SHATTERING THE GLASS SLIPPER, and BRAVE NEW WORLDS. The KS goes live on August 11. I've been asked by the editors to contribute a short story and spent… Continue reading August 11, Noon EDT – And Other Key Dates
Mr. Popovic Edits a Novel
Is there a work of art - of literature, or film, or illustrative art - which captures writing a novel? The whole process? Well, I think so. It is The Unstrung Harp or Mr. Earbass Writes a Novel by Edward Gorey. The mechanics have changed. The industry is different. But the core of the story -… Continue reading Mr. Popovic Edits a Novel
Where’s the fedora? On “Noir” Themes
Film Noir. Nordic Noir.Hard boiled versus Noir writing. Anytime you write about the arts, you end up in a circular march about themes and ideas and genre. It’s great copy for blogs like mine. It’s the kind of thing I love debating about in convention panels. It can also get caught around your throat like… Continue reading Where’s the fedora? On “Noir” Themes
A Clarification Post
For any who were confused about what happened on Orthodox Christmas Day - January 1st 2021 - a crowd of right-wing nationalist/anti-Semite/fascist supporters of Donald Trump attempted an insurrection. They stormed the Capitol building while a joint session of Congress was affirming the clear and legitimate election of Joe Biden as the 46th President of… Continue reading A Clarification Post
The Machine Is Always Hungry
A departure from The Horror Project today. Instead, I'm going to cast back to the ancient days of the early to mid 1990's - the post Regan cocaine crash, where all our sins came to roost in a recession and ugly prospects for the future. Hoped for change was being undercut by guys with corporate… Continue reading The Machine Is Always Hungry
Do you have a manifesto? (CW: Politics)
I’m stepping away from the Horror Project for a bit to discuss politics. And, as I’ve stated in other entries: I am on the left side of the spectrum. And as of this writing, we've won a victory in getting a candidate in the White House. I should be celebrating, right? No. There is still… Continue reading Do you have a manifesto? (CW: Politics)
Biomechanoid Blues 