Before I jump in, some content warnings. The following entry 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: The Bob Ross image isn’t… Continue reading The Horror Project – Brainstorm(ing) Part One: Origins
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The Horror Project: Studying Horror
First, hope everyone is well and safe. It’s getting rougher in my area. I can only imagine what other parts of the country are experiencing. This last stretch of The Horror Project has been all about reading. In specific, reading horror short stories and researching how to write horror, horror history, and other related topics.… Continue reading The Horror Project: Studying Horror
The Horror Project: Finding the Road
In the past, I've discussed how much I love horror fiction. It was as much a part of me growing up as SF and Fantasy. My gateway was John Bellairs, who wrote gothic terror for middle-school kids (and, yes, I loved the Edward Gorey covers). From there I went to Tanith Lee, Peter Straub, Clive… Continue reading The Horror Project: Finding the Road
What’s it about, then?
This was the subject of my latest Vlog entry, but to help build it I wrote out my thoughts here as well. If you do hop to my Vlog, please take a moment to Like and Subscribe. *** The first question anyone gets when they say they’re working on a novel or a story or… Continue reading What’s it about, then?
Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
Fear is not my ally. It’s been a constant companion, but not a friend and certainly not an ally. It’s more like a subtle, rotten smell that creeps in anytime I’m trying to enjoy myself. Imagine you’re being offered a chance to eat world class cuisine of your choice. It’s a big thing- an impressive… Continue reading Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
Not-So-Cyberpunk 2020
The end of the year. Normally a time for reflection on the year. Honestly, though, my accomplishments can be boiled down to the following: Published in two anthologies this year. Completed draft of a full-length novel Attended two (smaller scale) workshops Kept my job for a full year Kept my personal life relatively intact Continued… Continue reading Not-So-Cyberpunk 2020
Not So SMART Goals
SMART Goals: The holy grail of getting things done. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely goals. It’s a corporate mantra, spoken at every HR review. We want to set goals which can be achieved – vague language is for mission statements. For writing, a SMART goal sounds like this: Complete second draft of three (3), 5000-word… Continue reading Not So SMART Goals
That Voice – No, not that one. The other one!
Do you hear that voice? Just over your shoulder, at the edge of your hearing. No, not the one yelling about a Meat Bicycle! Or the one saying, "You're the crunch, and I'm the Captain!" That voice we're used to dealing with, because it's the engineer on the Poop Train. Or Hamlet. And I'm not… Continue reading That Voice – No, not that one. The other one!
The Quality of Character
J. Michael Straczynski has a new biography out. He’s been someone I’ve followed, knowing and unknowingly, through the years. The first time I recognized his name showing up was in episodes of The Real Ghostbusters. But one thing will always be tied to JMS in my memory: Babylon 5 and its ill-fated successor, Crusade. The… Continue reading The Quality of Character
Introducing A.J. Harris
I was going to write a completely different post. I wanted to tell folks that my short story "Shelter From the Storm" has just been published in a new anthology: Stranded. The editor, Delilah Devlin, had a great post up about the anthology. Well, then this kinda happened: And then this: Which brings me to… Continue reading Introducing A.J. Harris
Biomechanoid Blues 