No, seriously. With this weekend being the last gasp of summer (spiritually speaking - summer has devoured both spring and autumn in the Mid-Atlantic thanks to climate change) I went out to the Seneca Creek to take some photographs. I shouldn't have been surprised there were people out enjoying the creek - it flows… Continue reading Have You Seen This Bird?
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Time Is the Enemy
It's been two weeks since I was let go from my job. In the last two weeks, I have become a house husband. In addition to reaching out to everyone who said, "Hey, get in touch with me after the holiday," I started cooking and cleaning up. And trying to fill my days with writing… Continue reading Time Is the Enemy
I’m Afraid of Stagnation
So, before I go anywhere, you have to check out this video of some kids doing Rush's "Spirit of the Radio." Absolutely amazing! Now that's done, back to the regularly scheduled thought balloon. (With amazing art by Michael Guerra). I was reading an article where an author opined about David Bowie. He kept asking, in… Continue reading I’m Afraid of Stagnation
Gonzo Science Fiction
Taking a break from my NaNoWriMo work and preparing for an insane series of trips in the near future (by which I mean 3 hours from now) , I wanted to take a moment to roll an idea over, and see if I could get it to shine: Gonzo Science Fiction. No, it does not… Continue reading Gonzo Science Fiction
Pandora Sands, or the Dream Author
I still remember standing in the doorway of the bookstore. Blue carpet stretched out under my feet. Above me, the sandy stone archways of the former cathedral now supported chandeliers and signs and at least one wooden ship with brass fittings and a golden sails. Ten foot tall bookshelves made from old oak mingled with… Continue reading Pandora Sands, or the Dream Author
She’s Gonna Dream Out Loud
The line is from an under-appreciated song by a band who's seen better days. Waddling through rewrites, trying to get perspective on the gaggle of stories I have siting on my virtual desk, it's important to remind myself of the stories I'd love to read: I want a mecha story with a woman in the… Continue reading She’s Gonna Dream Out Loud
Stories, Balticon, Horrors & Graciousness
Story first: I had this image of a commando-like raid into a dilapidated housing unit. Heavy action emphasis, security bearing down. Big reveal in the end is the raid is to covertly fix heaters and air conditioning. Opposition is private security hired by building owners to keep homes in a state of disrepair so the… Continue reading Stories, Balticon, Horrors & Graciousness
Cracking the Frost
First, a note: I need to start collecting photos of old typewriters. It's getting more and more difficult to find proper images to fit this blog. And, while I adore the aesthetic of my grandfather's typewriter, variety is demanded. This April's Camp NaNoWriMo was instructive. Not only did I meet my goal, which was admittedly… Continue reading Cracking the Frost
Words, Thoughts, Images, TIme
I'm undergoing a change of life. It's leading to days of box packing, nights of re-evaluation, and thoughts of "Hmm, do I know anyone who'd really want a copy of this?" In other words, I'm moving later this year. It's eaten up a lot of my time and thought-space. Finding hours is a precious thing… Continue reading Words, Thoughts, Images, TIme
ReaderCon 24- Quotes from the Pros
I will have a bit more regarding ReaderCon in the next entry, but I wanted to share some of the quotes from the "Meet the Pros(e)" party. But first, from Scott Lynch, who gave the quote of the con when he talked about nostalgia for the days "when Heinlein bestrode the world like a colossus… Continue reading ReaderCon 24- Quotes from the Pros
Biomechanoid Blues 