In a burgeoning world of digital publishing and online news feeds, it makes perfect sense for AOL to go out and pay an extraordinary amount of money for... the Huffington Post. Really? AOL couldn't find something to spend their money on like, oh I don't know, upgrading something or getting into a venue that actually … Continue reading The Evil(?) Empire?
Month: February 2011
Another “Lawyers in Hell” Update
You should really go and join the "Heroes in Hell" page on Facebook. They're currently posting snippets from some of the upcoming stories from "Lawyers in Hell", coming out (I think) later this year. CJ Cherryh, Janet Morris, David Burkhead, Michael Z Williamson and Kimberly Richardson are just a few of the names of the … Continue reading Another “Lawyers in Hell” Update
Brian Jacques
I was saddened to learn that Brian Jacques, author of the Redwall series, passed away due to a heart attack over the weekend. He was young, only 71, which always brings to mind my own dad, who is hanging around at 73 and not the healthiest of people. We keep losing authors I've read over … Continue reading Brian Jacques
Hell’s Bells
I guess I can make the announcement now. I've barely been able to keep quiet about the news. I was invited by Janet and Chris Morris to participate in their Heroes in Hell series in the latest anthology, Lawyers in Hell. I'm super excited about this and can't wait for you guys to see what … Continue reading Hell’s Bells
Cone of Shame
Look at me. Now look back at yourself, now back to me. I'm disappointed in you. You, that individual sitting at your computer screen, reading this on your Blackberry. It oozes out of every pore, the disappointment. It reeks of many things, hardly any which are pleasant. Yes, go hang your head in embarrassment. Wear that … Continue reading Cone of Shame
Researching
I hate Wikipedia for most research but for fiction writing, it can be helpful. Back in Denver (where the majority of my stuff is still at) I have a library of research books. Books about the Crusades, various wars in history, and famous leaders throughout the Middle Ages were always ready for me. But now … Continue reading Researching
Jason Córdova 