The Next Big Thing
As passive-aggressive memes go, this one’s actually somewhat interesting. Whether or not some of them know it, writers like to talk about …
Meditations on Joy and Discovery
One of the truly rewarding things about writing for me is the process of discovery. I’m an outliner, and generally have an …
So that just happened
Ah, Marketing ™. Have you no shame? Of course, the answer is no. I know this, because once upon a time I …
Submitted for your approval
Okay, kids, its time for a quick poll. I have a story that’s gone out 10 times in the last 18 months, …
A very good evening
Tonight was a good night. The early part of my day was spent reflecting on a job interview that absolutely bombed, and …
And here we go again
It’s November, aka “the month where I no longer have any excuses not to finish this book.” Insomnia and preparation for a …
Before the Dark Times, Before the Empire
So here it is, my official Star Wars Rant. Three years from now, there will be a new Star Wars movie, 16 …
Send in the Clowns
Seriously, there ought to be clowns. I’m speaking here of America’s Pastime, baseball. Specifically, its highest professional variant, the so-called “Major Leagues” …
Old Words Week
I’ve spent the last few days transcribing the contents of my Brown Notebook, in an attempt to resurrect my creative process. For …
Sorry, Boss
Roughly an hour ago, I learned that the actor Michael Clarke Duncan had passed. I find myself greatly affected by this, which …