Last year, my fiancee and I watched True Detective with rapt attention. The mix of two outstanding performances by Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, the multiple levels of mystery and the deeply embedded sense of weirdness caught us right away. That very first episode, the Lynchian images of the first serial killer victim said we… Continue reading Embrace the Weird
Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 9
Ivre by Andrija Popovic (The following is an initial draft of this work. All content is (c) Andrija Popovic 2015) "Can you see it?" Anton tilted his head. Tellus did. He knew his efforts were in vain, but he could not let go "Yes." Tellus toppled his king. "I am beaten." "Gods, what a graceful… Continue reading Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 9
Red as Blood: Memories of Tanith Lee
Tanith Lee passed away on May 24th, 2015. I first learned this news very early on the morning of the 26th, while looking through my Facebook feeds. My heart shrunk back in my chest. I nearly burst out into tears, but the presence of even a few co-workers forced me to keep my workaday mask… Continue reading Red as Blood: Memories of Tanith Lee
Snow Warm as Toast
I will have more later. Right now, though, I'm writing a sentence which pains me: Tanith Lee has passed away. Now, to muddle through this work day with a smiling mask.
Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 8
Ivre by Andrija Popovic (The following is an initial draft of this work. All content is (c) Andrija Popovic 2015) "The pleasure place has a dungeon?" Adia's saw the lush comforts of the upper levels vanish as she descended. The soft lamps became guttering torches. Chains hung from the walls at random intervals. A low… Continue reading Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 8
Life in the Hermitage
(Old hermit Roy Ozmer reading a book at his house: Pelican Key, Florida) It's been a month too long since I've posted. Chapter by Chapter revisions of Ivre continue. I've actually gotten a bit ahead and haven't posted recently. For the one person who's reading, I apologize. I've also been redrafting a short story, and… Continue reading Life in the Hermitage
Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 7
Ivre by Andrija Popovic (The following is an initial draft of this work. All content is (c) Andrija Popovic 2015) "You build their homes like toy blocks set upon each other." Tellus gazed up as Strom guided them through the streets. If this was where some of the poorer citizens lived, he could not see… Continue reading Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 7
On Hugos and Wes Anderson Quotes
(Updated: Now with the Whitman Brothers...) There is a pivotal moment in The Darjeeling Limited where the Whitman brothers, traveling through India in an attempt to reconnect as family, have a massive brawl on their train. It ends with two of the brothers being maced by the third, who runs off screaming "Stop including me!" Having… Continue reading On Hugos and Wes Anderson Quotes
Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 6
Ivre by Andrija Popovic (The following is an initial draft of this work. All content is (c) Andrija Popovic 2015) "Almost there. We're reaching the outer limits now." Strom pointed to a series of low hills covered in walled farmlands and orchards. Late afternoon sun soaked the odd and crooked trees in amber. Winds picked… Continue reading Ivre – Part 1: Arrival, Chapter 6
Who is this Biomechanoid?
"Who are you?" This isn't just one of the great existential questions permeating our existence. For folks who've followed me since I began this on-line venture, it's a legitimate question. "Who is this guy? What does he think he's doing? What's with the book chapters?" Although some of this is covered in the About page,… Continue reading Who is this Biomechanoid?
Biomechanoid Blues 