It started as a good morning. I'd written another two or so pages, finished up a scene which introduced the antagonists in my fantasy novel. I was more distracted than usual. The wireless in Panera dropped in an and out every other moment. Pandora coughed and sputtered through songs. I could not pull up music… Continue reading Lost Visions & Dreams
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On Structure & Chaos
I'm reserving a photography related post for later. The day after my birthday graced me with some amazing pictures of an ancient & beautiful cemetery in Washington, DC, and the two deer who took shelter there. But, as I hinted before, this post will discuss novel structures, story structures, and other manner of madness. Once… Continue reading On Structure & Chaos
Hunting for Muses
Yesterday, I took a brief trip to Fredericksburg, VA and explored a few used book stores there. One store was the The Griffin a coffee bar/book store. As with many small bookstores in small towns, it's only open a few hours in the day. In future, if I want to absorb the atmosphere I need… Continue reading Hunting for Muses
Ritual Space
Confession time: I write in public. Specifically, at a Panera off of Old Bridge road in Woodbridge, VA. I have a particular seat of which I'm fond. It's in the back, away from most of the rushing about. If I arrive after 8 AM, it will be occupied and I have to find another spot.… Continue reading Ritual Space
Biomechanoid Blues 