Over at Shiny Book Review we've done a "Year in Review" for 2011 by talking about what our favorite books were that we reviewed. I should note, however, that one of the problems I faced was the three of my favorite books of 2011 weren't reviewed by our regular contributors but by guest contributors, which … Continue reading End Note
Author: Jason Cordova
Keyboard > Face
I returned from my brief trip in one piece and have discovered a mountain of work awaiting me upon my return. SBR - Yes, I've seriously dropped the ball here, as I have five reviews now which need to get up on there. I'm waiting, though, until after the first of the year so I'll … Continue reading Keyboard > Face
Thought for the Day
I haven't received a "cease and desist" letter yet, so I guess nobody's suing me this week. I was thinking about what motivates people to do things. Not only in the "spirit of Christmas" (i.e., giving, donations, etc) but the dark side of things as well (pepper spray at malls, insane parking, jerkwads). I was … Continue reading Thought for the Day
Internet is Back
You may have noticed that a lot of my posts are now "naked". Until this "SOPA" thing goes the way of the dodo (thanks, Congress, for making yourselves look even dumber than normal), I am being über careful about any images that go up here. LOLcatz is safe (for now), but I was in a "click … Continue reading Internet is Back
Internet Resuscitation
Well, I'd planned on having two new books reviews up this week but then the internet decided that I wasn't worthy of its precious. Four days later... *sigh* However, without the internet (i.e., distractions) I managed to write about 2200 words this week on a little project I hope gets sold. It's something I've never … Continue reading Internet Resuscitation
Bombs Away
I've been.... remiss about my duties to Shiny Book Review lately, and not for any good reason (no, exhaustion doesn't count... I'm constantly exhausted) other than the fact that I hadn't read anything worth reviewing lately. Well, that was before I was sent three various books (Pyr Books... thanks, Lou. You guys have the best … Continue reading Bombs Away
Another Story Off
One more story contracted before the end of the year. The Cold, which will be featured in the horror anthology What Scares the Boogeyman? has been accepted by editor John Manning. That makes four short stories contracted this year. I'm very pleased. Who'd have thunk it that three years ago I was wondering if I'd ever … Continue reading Another Story Off
Clowns Will Plot Devices
I'm supposed to be sleeping right now but... eh. Can't sleep. Clowns will eat me. I was thinking about writers, their projects and how similar something one of them publishes is similar to another book which had come out not too long before. Take, for example, Ian McDonald's Planesrunner. It's a brilliant YA SF story … Continue reading Clowns Will Plot Devices
Your Dose of Holiday Cheer
Leaving you with a little holiday cheer.
Sense of Do-o-o-o-o-o-o-om
Gotta admit, there's a nice sense of accomplishment that comes after you've had a story accepted from a publisher. Of course, then shortly after there's the sudden sense of impending doom because you realize that somewhere, somehow, someone might not like your story. It's a rough feeling, knowing that you can't please everyone. One of … Continue reading Sense of Do-o-o-o-o-o-o-om
Jealousy Reigns
I wish I was as original as some authors. They have really cool blog posts where they talk about fish, God and writing as a whole (okay, so maybe that's only Sarah... but still, cooler than me) or they ramble on about absolutely nothing and still garner mass acclaim (you know who you are) for … Continue reading Jealousy Reigns
Accepted
I guess I can make it official now. I have another short story, In the Shadow of Paradise, that is going to be in the next Heroes in Hell anthology, titled "Adventurers in Hell". It's a great story starring Ponce de Leon, he of the Fountain of Youth fame, and it took a lot of … Continue reading Accepted
More Thought on Ball St Football
I must admit, last year I was a sad little guy after watching my beloved Cardinals get thrashed by just about everyone in the MAC. I talked about how upset I was with former coach Stan Parrish's recruiting efforts and was not really looking forward to 2011. An hour later he was caned (stupid typos, though … Continue reading More Thought on Ball St Football
At A Glacial Pace
I found an interesting article written by the talented Amanda Green today about a new self-publishing/vanity-esque endeavor from Book Country in which they offer publishing services for a fee. I agree with most of what Amanda says here. She, as usual, hits it right on the head. However, my only minor quibble is her belief … Continue reading At A Glacial Pace
Anne McCaffrey Passed Away
Anne McCaffrey, 85, author of the Dragonriders of Pern series and other classic fantasy novels, has reportedly died today. I wasn't a huge fan fantasy, primarily because I have issues with "high fantasy". But her writing style was unique and fresh, and her stories had something that many authors wish they had. She was a very … Continue reading Anne McCaffrey Passed Away
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