I awoke this morning, late. My normal Saturday cycle was broken by a very late movie. I slept through two alarms and woke up to the sound of "Car Talk" on the radio. My normal writing window was gone. So, it will be an afternoon session. And who knows what tomorrow may become. I still… Continue reading Adapt to the Mutation
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Lost Visions & Dreams
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
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 