I’m listening to WPFW today - A Sunday Kind of Love. It’s part of my regular routine on Sundays I’m not playing DnD with friends. I watch a movie with Tellus (usually a horror film, but anything on the short side) and then I go for a drive. I work from home, and am on… Continue reading A Sunday Kind of Love (with Destiny Cameos)
Tag: writing
2023: ZARDOZ SPEAKS TO YOU
Fun fact: Apparently, the film Zardoz takes place in the year 2023. What are my ambitions for this year then? Work out enough to look good in an orange diaper? Likely not. My first goal will be survival. 2023 promises to be a chaotic year in the day job. I expect it will take much… Continue reading 2023: ZARDOZ SPEAKS TO YOU
Looking For Light in Winter
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
November’s Chill
This will be a quick one - to be honest, the last month has been a little rough. In addition to dealing with the knock-on effects of COVID-19 and a follow-up infection, my cat Adia has been unwell. Just this month, he was diagnosed with Renal Lymphoma. He's been losing weight, and I've had to… Continue reading November’s Chill
Welcome to January – What’s your visionboardplanresolution?
January. A time for planning. For reviewing your workin the past year and looking forward to all the things you will accomplish on top of your normal job (because we all work multiple jobs).What are your resolutions? Can you show me your vision board? What’s your life plan, broken down by quarter? January has a… Continue reading Welcome to January – What’s your visionboardplanresolution?
Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight)
In the strictest sense, it’s not Christmas. That doesn’t hit until January 7th (yeah, some of us are old-school when it comes to our calendars. Orthodox represent, yo.). But, I did want to take a moment to thank folks for their support this year. My Wife - Because she’s been my number one fan this… Continue reading Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight)
Discon III Panels or “Mike, I Think I’m Freaking Out.”
(I'll explain the quote later) I am going to be a panelist at Discon III, the World Science Fiction Convention held in Washington DC. This will be my first time appearing as a panelist at an SF convention (though I've spoken at client conferences before). Here are the panels I'll be appearing on Friday, Saturday,… Continue reading Discon III Panels or “Mike, I Think I’m Freaking Out.”
Where’s the fedora? On “Noir” Themes
Film Noir. Nordic Noir.Hard boiled versus Noir writing. Anytime you write about the arts, you end up in a circular march about themes and ideas and genre. It’s great copy for blogs like mine. It’s the kind of thing I love debating about in convention panels. It can also get caught around your throat like… Continue reading Where’s the fedora? On “Noir” Themes
The Horror Project – Brainstorm(ing) Part Three: Robin’s Restorations – The Nice Guy & The Doll
Before I jump in, some content warnings. The following entries will touch on the topics of isolation, gaslighting, abuse, animated Victorian dolls, “but I’m a nice guy,” and related areas. There will also be spoilers here for any short story which comes out of this process. Spoiler Space: In my readings, I… Continue reading The Horror Project – Brainstorm(ing) Part Three: Robin’s Restorations – The Nice Guy & The Doll
The Horror Project – Brainstorm(ing) Part Two: Robin’s Restorations – Our protagonist & friends
Before I jump in, some content warnings. The following entries will touch on the topics of isolation, gaslighting, abuse, animated Victorian dolls, “but I’m a nice guy,” and related areas. There will also be spoilers here for any short story which comes out of this process. Spoiler Space: I’ve got bits and… Continue reading The Horror Project – Brainstorm(ing) Part Two: Robin’s Restorations – Our protagonist & friends
Biomechanoid Blues 