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
Category: General Thoughts
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)
What’s it about, then?
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?
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
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