First and foremost, I wish to protest the fact April in the DMV feels more like August. Second, I do like this chair - but so does Tellus: But, I have some updates to my 2024 non-writing and photography list: Have learned recipes! And helped with dinner! Without causing illness within the family! Adding ten… Continue reading It’s gonna be WHAT? No, wait, it’s still April
Category: Writing
Looking Forward – also, Alan Wake II calls me out
Mid-Week Winter Blues Time has screamed by - February came in with a drunken mix of freezing days and unseasonal warmth. It also came in with the completion of a two projects - flooring in the basement and a cleaning of the chimney. This President's day, there will be assembly of display cases and kitty… Continue reading Looking Forward – also, Alan Wake II calls me out
Shifts, Changes, and Doubts
I've been looking over the last year. Had two new additions to the Publications Credits page. hey add to my catalog stories people can get to support small press (and small authors ^_^) which is not a small thing at all. I've shifted the focus of my photography to landscapes, and images like this one:… Continue reading Shifts, Changes, and Doubts
A.J. Harris Update – New Anthology Appearance: Sexy Strangers
News from the world of my alter egotist, A.J. Harris: A new short story is appearing in the latest anthology edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel Sexy Strangers. You can order it from the Cleis Press site here. Aching for a preview? Check this amazing cover: I'll talk a bit more about the story, "Private Beach," as… Continue reading A.J. Harris Update – New Anthology Appearance: Sexy Strangers
The City, The Country, and Community (ReaderCon Thoughts)
One of the panels at ReaderCon 23 has stuck with me, especially in the light of ongoing controversies involving country music songs. I'll put the program description here: The emergence and predominance of cities in Western culture has been seen variously as a spiritual loss and as humanity's greatest achievement. In speculative fiction, Terri Windling… Continue reading The City, The Country, and Community (ReaderCon Thoughts)
ReaderCon – General Scattered Thoughts
The first draft of this entry was written in Logan airport on a rainy Sunday. Our cabbie (Former DMV native who commiserated with us about all the changes happening down District way) drove us from the former quarry of the Quincy Marriott to the Southwest entrance. Trying to avoid thinking of the oncoming Monday, I… Continue reading ReaderCon – General Scattered Thoughts
Beauty in the Ruins
Before I jump in, A.J. Harris' new short story is out in the world. You can order copies of the Silver Soldiers anthology at Delilah Dawson's website here. It's got 86 reviews so far! Guess there's an interest in these types of tales. Now, on to Hell House - or the ruins of the St.… Continue reading Beauty in the Ruins
In the Heat: A.J. Harris Stories and Pictures
Soon! Soon, A.J. Harris' new short story will be out in the world. Pre-order information can be found at Delilah Dawson's website here: I also contributed another blog entry about the story and the inspiration. It's a great idea: "In One Picture." Use an image to help describe the story. Mine involves wolves and aviators,… Continue reading In the Heat: A.J. Harris Stories and Pictures
April Heatwaves, May Heat
This has been one of the warmest Aprils in recent record. We've hit August temperature, but without the August humidity. Pollen counts are up. And, my alter egotist, A. J. Harris, has a new short story coming up. I've got an expanded bio on the editor's blog (And there's a contest to win a free… Continue reading April Heatwaves, May Heat
Renew! Renew!
A friend of mine and I have a joke centered around this scene from Logan's Run: Well, actually, this scene: "We're the only one's who remember Logan's Run!" Actually, not true. Thanks to YouTube, TCM, and essay anthologies like Subversive Sci-Fi (Always happy to contribute! *cough*) the film is well remembered, for good or… Continue reading Renew! Renew!
Biomechanoid Blues 