Couldn't think of anything to write today so instead decided to post the opening snippet from my short story "And Injustice For All" from the forthcoming "Lawyers in Hell" (Janet Morris, July 2011), the first of the upcoming new anthologies in the Heroes in Hell series. Enjoy. *** "I’ve had it!” Marie Antoinette screeched as soon … Continue reading A Snippet
Blog Update
No Meltdown Here
I had a long post about the tsunami and earthquake in Japan all prepped and my computer ate it. Yum, apparently. So instead I'm posting a link to a site with very good information about the Fukushima Nuclear Plant and what is going on at the moment. Bottom line: they're not having a meltdown yet. … Continue reading No Meltdown Here
Tsunami
(imaged borrowed from the Associated Press, copyright 2011 APNews) It hurts to type right now. I have an infected hangnail on my ring finger, so this'll be brief. Bad news from Japan: an 8.9 earthquake struck there this morning (well, morning for me). That killed some people and caused massive property damage. But as usual, … Continue reading Tsunami
Rain and Crime
They say that amateurs built the Ark while professionals built the Titanic. This rain keeps coming down and I may need one. You can probably guess which one I'd willingly hop aboard. So I wrote a decent amount yesterday, which is normally not much news. However, for the first time ever I was able to … Continue reading Rain and Crime
Social Media?
Is social media dead? You wouldn't think it, judging from the amount of people on Facebook. But a deeper look into the world of Facebook shows just how far from its humble origins it has come - and how it's on its last legs at this moment. How do I know this? When people start … Continue reading Social Media?
Twosday!
Ah, spring. I knew you were there; my allergies have been going crazy this morning. Just put up a new review over at SBR, titled Fat White Vampire Blues by Andrew Fox. I mentioned Andrew and his book before, in my Mysticon AAR. He's a very talented writer who knows how to hit those dark … Continue reading Twosday!
Working To Stay Working
So I'm on a Heinlein kick right now, sue me. I finished (again) The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress and am now on a Heinlein juvenile, titled Space Cadet. It's one I was unfamiliar with so I started it last night. So far, about what I expected from a book written in 1948, though the … Continue reading Working To Stay Working
“Lawyers in Hell”
“Oui,” Marie Antoinette snarled at the swaying shrunken head. “Our dear prophet has lied again!” “I did not lie,” the shrunken head replied. “I did as you asked.” “I asked how to move into a place befitting my status!” Marie shrieked. “And you got us into Unwelfare housing, like common trash!” -- Jason Cordova, in … Continue reading “Lawyers in Hell”
A Grand Experiment
I've been thinking a lot about Kindle's new self-publishing program they have set up (okay, not "new" to the world but "new" to me) and how it might help authors. It's a sweet little racket Amazon is pulling , cutting out the publisher for new and established authors to sell their book for as little … Continue reading A Grand Experiment
First Amendment Update
I usually stay out of politics on here (really, who wants to hear me ramble about how screwed up we are but, when compared to the rest of the world, are actually the ideal union?) but a lot of my friends have been up in arms over the recent Westboro Baptist Church and the favorable … Continue reading First Amendment Update
Plague, Arriving
The plague has descended upon humanity once more, its earthly visage being two small, innocent children... Yeah, the kids are sick and home from school again. Just makes the timing all the more difficult because I am alone with the plague. I'm skeered. "AND INJUSTICE FOR ALL" is completed and turned in to the editor. … Continue reading Plague, Arriving
Are You Self Defeating?
Agent Lucienne Diver on why writers are sometimes "self-defeating". A great little read, go take a look.
Mysticon 2011 AAR
First off, thanks to the staff and volunteers of Mysticon. It was a very well-run con and I for one look forward to attending next year. Lots of great guests and good panels. We arrived around 4:30 on Friday afternoon, a little early because I didn't want to be late for opening ceremonies. Got checked … Continue reading Mysticon 2011 AAR
Gone POOF
That sound you just heard? That's the sound of a thousand voices, screaming as one in horror as I descend upon their unwary city, bringing pestilence and despair. It's con weekend! Yeah, have a good weekend everyone!
Mysticon Tomorrow
Wow it's cold in my room this morning. Tomorrow is Mysticon, which is going to be a lot of fun. I'll get to talk about both my book and my short stories for the upcoming anthologies Lawyers in Hell and Adventurers in Hell. I may even get invited into the following one, Engineers in Hell. Not … Continue reading Mysticon Tomorrow
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