Writing Wednesday: Speculating

I write fiction. Mostly short fiction, and almost all of it falls into the realm of SPECULATIVE FICTION. This is a rather broad area that includes Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and lots of other sub-genres and cross-breeds. The essence is that there are elements of the story that are taken or created from the imagination … Continue reading →

Meandering Monday about Testing. Testing. Testing.

Some thoughts while I’m in the middle of having my slab leak repaired… I’ve said before that I’m a generally luckier than usual guy – even when things go wrong, or I make mistakes, they mysteriously wind up improving my position in the long run. Don’t get me wrong – I’d rather not have these … Continue reading →

Sum-it-up Sunday:Water, Water, Everywhere

 Yes, I know this is not my usual Sum-it-up Sunday rant. This will be more like a Meandering Monday sort of thing, but on the wrong day. I’m also having to write using my iPhone and no keyboard, which I’m not used to,  but I don’t have access to my normal writing appointments, so I guess … Continue reading →

Selling Saturday: Smashwords Coupon for “Behind the 8-Ball” and Other Promotions

This week’s Smashwords coupon is for “Behind the 8-Ball”: The clock is running down as humanity struggles to find a new home; they’ve opened a gate into the unknown, but need evidence that their new world is on the other side before they go through. Moses can provide that proof, but how could anyone besides … Continue reading →

Forecast Friday: Digital Clones

Identity theft is a pretty big issue nowadays – a cautious person will know not to put too much of themselves “out there” where impersonators can latch onto bits of private information and steal parts of their lives. Well, here’s a worse scenario. In an MIT Tech Review interview (link here), Martine Rothblatt maintains that … Continue reading →

Writing Wednesday: A Novel Return

So, in those pesky goals I had for this year, I was supposed to write twelve short stories. I’ve done nine so far, and figure I’ll do the other three during THE HOLIDAYS – that period spanning Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year is usually such a jumble, it’s only good for short fiction. Which means … Continue reading →

Meandering Monday about an Imagination on the Loose

When we’re children we spend a lot of time in make-believe. Of course, most of us grow up and out of this. We learn how things really work, are taught not to color outside the lines or with the wrong crayon, and become – hopefully – productive adult members of society. Overall, I think I … Continue reading →