This was the subject of my latest Vlog entry, but to help build it I wrote out my thoughts here as well. If you do hop to my Vlog, please take a moment to Like and Subscribe. *** The first question anyone gets when they say they’re working on a novel or a story or… Continue reading What’s it about, then?
Category: General Thoughts
Video Blog Premier- Episode One – Who are you?
It has begun! My first real episode of the Video Blog version of Biomechanoid Blues is now live. I still have to work on a few things - my ambition is outstripping my time available - but I think this is half decent for a second real attempt. You can click here to review Episode… Continue reading Video Blog Premier- Episode One – Who are you?
PSA (Without Guitar) – On Supporting
Everyone - This came from a friend's FB page, but I wanted to circulate it here as well. Especially because, right now, I can't be on the protest lines. And a lot of other folks can't as well for all sorts of reasons. But you can help. Not everyone is made for the frontline, so… Continue reading PSA (Without Guitar) – On Supporting
Resources in Times of Trouble
The world is overwhelming right now for folks like me; it's a nightmare of rage and frustration and tears for people who've been at the wrong end of authority for decades. Let me say this up front: I am an anti-fascist. I'm anti-authoritarian. My Serbian family - my Deda Janko and Deda Dragan in particular… Continue reading Resources in Times of Trouble
Them There Video Blogs and Wut
Well, I've done it. I've created a video blog with ONE WHOLE VIEW since the premier. Want to see it? The photographs are mine and, yes, mostly from various Awkward Author contests. I figure, if I can't make fun of myself I have no business being on YouTube. The video itself was edited using ShotCut,… Continue reading Them There Video Blogs and Wut
Creation, Comfort, and Cadfael
It’s said that in times of trouble and distress, we move towards the comfortable. On Tuesday, I completed a writing course hosted by Richard Kadrey where he held a video chat among the course participants. We talked about where to go after the course, about staying inspired, and about different places we could find inspiration.… Continue reading Creation, Comfort, and Cadfael
Pulling Me Back In
I’ve got two big side-hustles right now. The first is writing and the second, neglected somewhat, is photography. (Even further down is film and video work – but we’ll get to that in a sec). Recently, thanks to a generous gift, I’ve gotten a Nikon Z6. And I’ve been learning how to use it from… Continue reading Pulling Me Back In
Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
Fear is not my ally. It’s been a constant companion, but not a friend and certainly not an ally. It’s more like a subtle, rotten smell that creeps in anytime I’m trying to enjoy myself. Imagine you’re being offered a chance to eat world class cuisine of your choice. It’s a big thing- an impressive… Continue reading Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
In Defense of Canto Bight
If what’s happening with recent Star Wars discussion can be called “The Skywalker Schism” - as posited by author Bill Bridges - I’m about to go full on Heresy here. I think the Canto Bight sequences in TLJ are necessary because they not only fed into Finn’s journey from focused survivalist to declaring himself “rebel… Continue reading In Defense of Canto Bight
Not-So-Cyberpunk 2020
The end of the year. Normally a time for reflection on the year. Honestly, though, my accomplishments can be boiled down to the following: Published in two anthologies this year. Completed draft of a full-length novel Attended two (smaller scale) workshops Kept my job for a full year Kept my personal life relatively intact Continued… Continue reading Not-So-Cyberpunk 2020
Biomechanoid Blues 