So, you know how that whole “time” thing works? Where it’s January 1, 2, 25, 527, then all of a sudden it’s April 1st? Which is the first day of the A to Z Blog Challenge? Which you’re planning to … Continue reading →
Happy April! You know what April 1st brings? THE A TO Z CHALLENGE AND CAMP NANO! It’s also, apparently, letter writing month AND poetry month. And no, that’s not April Fool’s! It is Spring, though, and I’m guessing that’s what’s in … Continue reading →
Currently I’m writing a steampunk novel and most stories take place during the Victorian era. One of the things I like about steampunk is the history blended with the fantastical. Although steampunk stories have alternate time lines, its … Continue reading →
“If writers were outgoing, we’d be actors.” That sums up a lot. As a published writer, I still have a hard time tooting my own horn. This is not an uncommon phenomenon. I’ve met more than a … Continue reading →
I recently remembered an elusive dream. It’s premise? I learned that someone invented a type of loom through which raw fiber could be instantly converted into a fine, diaphanous cloth. While somehow offering the results of an overly large circular … Continue reading →
There was a magical time when I’d wake from dreams that left me anxious to write. That is, arguably, a fairly common story source. Then, for some reason, the urge dried up despite the constant REM flow. I really want … Continue reading →
I lost my best feline pal early this afternoon. Her little body just couldn’t battle cancer any longer, so we released Luna to peace with the assistance of a very compassionate vet. Those folks and a local oncology team are … Continue reading →
So, it’s Wednesday. The first Wednesday of June. This means it’s my day to write my Writer Wednesday post. Um… ~crickets~ Final line edits of Sealed by Fire are due Friday. I teach class tomorrow night. I have a meeting … Continue reading →
My partner recently discovered a British science fiction comedy called “Red Dwarf”. Holy cow. While the character driven plot doesn’t require a science fiction setting, such elements offer a unique backdrop and brilliant storyline opportunities. We should have seen the … Continue reading →
In her multiple books and workshops, Julia Cameron repeatedly affirms that artists must let themselves play. Her logic? Our creative selves are much like children. Her various interpretations make a great deal of sense to me, especially considering how modern … Continue reading →