I have to remind myself: Good things happened this year. My short story was featured in the NOIR anthology from Zombies Need Brains. A.J. Harris was accepted into two more anthologies, scheduled for publication this year. I spoke at the World Science Fiction convention about ghosts and Noir. While there, I reconnected with a book-club… Continue reading Looking For Light in Winter
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Author, Dreamweaver, Visionary – Me?
This image, this entry title, and the dramatic music you suddenly hear playing in the background means one thing: Chuck Wendig's Awkward Author Photo Contest is coming to a close. First, congratulations to the winner for an amazing, haunting, eye-popping photo. Second, yes, you can still vote if you want to help decide who's in… Continue reading Author, Dreamweaver, Visionary – Me?
So I Turned Myself to Face Me
First, because he caught the sentiment in a bottle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbnJo88kuP8 Another year has clicked away. This one starts with a few changes for me. But there's one, regarding my writing, I have to announce now. As far as the IRS is concerned, I am a freelance writer. Yep. Self-employment taxes start if you earn $400… Continue reading So I Turned Myself to Face Me
Have Yourself An Upgraded Christmas
Once again, I reach a time of year where I'm reflective. Luckily, the day job has been doing its level best to keep me busy, making sure all my energy is spent there and not on frivolities like everything else in the world. But, moments of introspection still creep into my head. I need to… Continue reading Have Yourself An Upgraded Christmas
I’ve Seen The Future, Brother, It Is Murder
I couldn't help but bring Leonard Cohen into this. He's one of the many artists whose loss gouged great wounds in our hearts. But Leonard's poetry will live on in everyone he's touched, and in every story he's inspired. This month's post is about the future. It's about two different futures, though. One is personal… Continue reading I’ve Seen The Future, Brother, It Is Murder
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?
Available Dark
I've heard the most dangerous kind of skier is a mid-level skier. The beginners are slow and tentative. They don't know what they're doing, so they're cautious. Experts are experts. They can rush through slopes with little effort. Bumps and turns which would panic beginners are easy to navigate for the expert. Ah, but the… Continue reading Available Dark
ReaderCon 24: Default Narratives and Silicon Valley Futures
Two entries in one day after over a month of silence? Thank the one quasi-day off I had after ReaderCon 23. I say "quasi" because work, or in specific my clients and customers, made me pay for the free time. Perhaps one day I'll feel I have enough back-up so time off isn't limited by… Continue reading ReaderCon 24: Default Narratives and Silicon Valley Futures
Biomechanoid Blues 