(As a quick aside, if anyone wants to suggest good typewriter based writing images, please let me know. Otherwise, might have to convince someone to pose with the typewriter.) First day of the great madness is complete. If anyone wishes to see my stats, check my NaNoWriMo site. Aside from a few hand written items… Continue reading Madness Updates
November Insanity
My normal fall insanity has been replaced by a lockout. So, aside from indulging in the usual melancholia and existential torment, what am I to do with myself? I could take part in more photographic nightmares, but I want to be insane, not suicidal. It was up to my writer's group to propose a solution.… Continue reading November Insanity
Ritual for Internal Transmogrification
Ritual for Internal Transmogrification Note: This ritual is restricted to technomancers of the 5th circuit and above. Proper shielding is to be worn at all times. Components: Four low power Tesla coil spheres, set to discharge in a ritual rhomboid pattern Symbolic capacitor, etched with absorption and containment circuit patterns Grade one conductive ritual paint… Continue reading Ritual for Internal Transmogrification
Masks and Armor
Masks, Armor, things hidden beneath layers of disguise. Ever run into a theme in your work and never realize it was there? I ran into this while discussing my writing and photography with a new acquaintance. It had me look back at the last few things I'd worked on. First, with my photography, you'll notice… Continue reading Masks and Armor
Coyote Lessons
Once upon a time, Coyote fancied himself a teacher. He saw a young boy who had trouble learning things - lessons wouldn't stick. They slipped from his head, like water off of rocks. And all the teachers in the world stamped away with frustration. "How do we get through to him?" So Coyote said, "Hey,… Continue reading Coyote Lessons
Small Doses
A quick and simple note, for a quick and simple subject. It's been entirely too long since I added an entry here. This will be brief, quickly sketched while I inundate myself with strange films and spy stories. For the last few weeks, I've added some word count to my Ivre novel, working my way… Continue reading Small Doses
Meeting the Prose
During ReaderCon 23 I participated in a gathering called "Meet the Prose." It's an interesting party game where each of the professionals carry around labels with quotes from their works. Attendees are given sheets of wax paper and encourage to collect quotes. I decided I'd like to share the ones I managed to gather. See… Continue reading Meeting the Prose
ReaderCon23 Part 2: Motivate Me
Motivation is like momentum. When you have it on your side, it feels like nothing will stop you. But when it's gone, it's like your legs have been cut off. Writing ceases to be a joy. Instead it's like dragging bloody leg stumps over asphalt while feeling every little bit of broken glass dig in.… Continue reading ReaderCon23 Part 2: Motivate Me
Lessons from ReaderCon23 Part One: Why We (don’t) Write
On my other blog, I have personal notes from ReaderCon23, but as this one focuses on my creative efforts, I will focus on the lessons I pulled from the various panels there. I think the first, and greatest lesson, is "You are not the only one, boyo!" It was a theme in the "City and… Continue reading Lessons from ReaderCon23 Part One: Why We (don’t) Write
ReaderCon – Night the First
Where to begin? This is my first ReaderCon. Two names drew me here: Peter Straub and Caitlin R. Keirnan. Straub wrote Mystery, one of my all-time favorite novels, and Keirnan I've been following since the 90's. Her story "Faces in Revolving Souls" continues to create a great ache of recognition inside me. And then I… Continue reading ReaderCon – Night the First
Biomechanoid Blues 