It’s a Story, But Not *MY* Story

I’m in the process of getting ready for the Forward Motion Writer’s May Story-A-Day short story challenge. The plot bunnies and Muse have been very good to me providing me with more ideas than I think I can write in that month. So much so that I stopped looking for more, and tried to distract [...]

Science Fiction – As Both Reader and Writer

Sarah Hoyt has had a series of blog posts about the state of Science Fiction, starting with this one called “Bring Back That Wonder Feeling“. All I can say is YES YES YES! Do yourself a favor and go read it.

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Guest: Scarlett Archer – The Spark of Creativity

J.A. Marlow has invited me to write about what sparks my creativity and how I keep it alive through a longer project. I’m definitely someone who has had their fair share of longer projects! I currently have three long term projects. One: at the editing stage, two: in the outlining stage and three: It’s completed [...]

Writing Prompt: An Experimental Diplomat

Someone out there going “Huh?”

I’ve been working on and off with an idea generator. They are not easy things to create. Too much information, and the Muse shuts down. Too little, and the Muse doesn’t even pay attention. So, I’ve been working to create one with several lines. The fun comes in trying [...]

Interviewed at “1001 First Lines”

I’ve been interviewed at 1001 First Lines about, ahem, first lines. 

Hop on over to Scarlett Archer’s blog for a read and a quick comment. Maybe share your own favorite novel first lines and any thoughts on how you view them.

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Writing: Working Harder and Enjoyment

A recent post from Lazette Gifford struck a chord for me. Her “Zette’s Take: The Power of Attitude” was inspired from a previous post titled “Procrastination”.

“My last blog post brought me a couple interesting letters.  One was on the value of having a clean house, which I agree with . . . in theory.  [...]

“Coffee Cup Dreams” Has A New Cover!

2012 is a year of many changes. Not only am I writing and revising more than ever, I’m also looking back on what I did in 2011 to see if I can make it better. Specifically the stories already out there.

I’m in the slow and detailed process of getting several books ready for print. [...]

Tracy Hickman On Why An Author Writes

Tracy Hickman related a very moving story about an encounter while at a book signing. He also discuses the subject of why an author writes. It’s a fudge under 10 minutes, and a wonderful story. Bring the hankies and take a listen.

It is located on the Superstars Writing Seminar front page. Scroll down just [...]

FM Writers May Story-A-Day Challenge

11 of 31 Stories (35%) complete

2012 New Word Goal

240000 of 500000 Words (48%) complete

2012 Revision Goal

142300 of 400000 Words (36%) complete

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