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 →

Sum-it-up Sunday: Lies, Lawlessness, and Legacy

Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte and friends do some wild partying, tells some lies, and get in trouble with Brazilian authorities. They’re forced to recant the lies, and will probably lose millions in potential endorsements. They should have followed Hillary’s lead; she doubles down on her lies and still rakes in millions – and they may … Continue reading →

Selling Saturday: Smashwords Coupon for “Finding Sanctuary” and Other Promotions

This week’s Smashwords coupon is for “Finding Sanctuary”: After generations searching for a home, the colonists of The Promise think they’ve found it. But is this seemingly perfect world where they’ll find Sanctuary? (A bit of sci-fi, a pinch of fantasy, a slice of horror; a good mix of what makes up speculative fiction. Add … Continue reading →

Forecast Friday: Will We Be Allowed to Decide for Ourselves?

I used to worry about technology making it so we didn’t have to think. Calculators reduced the need to be able to do math in your head. Fast food cash registers keep the less educated from having to think too hard about your order. The internet blessed us with the power to find any information … Continue reading →