I've seen this going around other blogs but didn't really pay too much attention to it until I was tagged by Barb Caffrey (hey Barb). Barb recently inked a deal for her novel, Elfy, with one of the publishers I've written for (Twilight Times Books). We're also working on a steampunk/alt history story (I think that's … Continue reading The Next Big Thing
Writing
Doing Time in the Slush
I think that every prospective author should do time as a slush reader -- a volunteer slush reader, in fact. This sounds like a fate worse than death for most of us. If you are an aspiring writer who thinks that this could be fun, then you are one of the ones who must do this. Because … Continue reading Doing Time in the Slush
The Open File
I've actually come up with a very good technique to avoid any sort of "putting off" of writing time. I leave the file always open, with intermittent saves to keep my pc honest. It keeps me honest as well, forcing me to look at it regularly and think to myself "Crap, I should be writing." … Continue reading The Open File
Quick Notice
Should probably mention that the story I contracted and mentioned before, Wake, is going to be in the Mental Ward: Echoes of the Past horror anthology being put out by Sirens Call Publications. No idea about a release date yet, but I'll post that when I get it. Also, they're still accepting submissions, so follow this here link … Continue reading Quick Notice
-5
I'm still recovering from this crazy weekend (why are my weekends insane and weekdays dull and boring?), but a brief rundown has it at this: Days: 2 Hours worked: 42 Words written between real job and acting job: 3,000 Years off life: -5 I'm really looking forward to a day off soon.
Reading + Writer = Slacker!
I love it when a bunch of books I can't wait to read are all released at the same time. You can literally see my writing come screeching to a halt. In two days I've purchased and finished Jim Butcher's Cold Days, his latest in the Dresden Files, and Kevin Hearne's fifth book of his Iron … Continue reading Reading + Writer = Slacker!
15* Rules to Surviving the Abrams Dystopia
Before I start this, let me first say that I am a huge J. J. Abrams fan. I loved what he did with Star Trek, and Lost wasn't too bad (except for the ending). Super 8 was very entertaining and I really do enjoy most of what he produces. But damn it all to hell, what the hell … Continue reading 15* Rules to Surviving the Abrams Dystopia
Happy Turducken Day!
Just reviewed David Weber's A Beautiful Friendship over at SBR. One of the best YA books I've reads this year, hands down. Go take a look. Other than that, just working furiously on a short story. And playing Words With Friends. And blogging. And playing chess. Yep, I'm lame like that. Have a great Turducken Day.
The Same Old Song
My so-called "writer's block" lasted all of two days. That's rather pathetic, really. Wouldn't that make it more of an "easily climbable obstacle" than a block? It didn't take long to push past whatever was bothering me and get me back into the groove. I'm thankful that whatever it was is gone. Of course, the … Continue reading The Same Old Song
Good News
Good news on the war front: sold another short story this week. Wake, a dark, creepy horror story with a bit of a humorous bent, is going to see print sometime in 2013. I'm still waiting on official word, but I have a hard "yes" from them, which is nice to have. This is good … Continue reading Good News
Facebook Over
So yesterday, I saw that once more has Facebook taken our privacy settings and screwed them over, leaving all the personal information out there for any intrepid individual (or company) to find. Although I willingly signed up for Facebook, I was smart and didn't post too much personal information in there. I tried to use … Continue reading Facebook Over
Vote Today
I hope you exercised your right to vote today. I'm going "offline" this Thursday for five days, lasting until Tuesday-ish. I'll be around, but the blog will suffer, since I'm going to be "offline". Yes, I quoted that on purpose. I'll be looking in but not participating. Though to be fair, that's about all I … Continue reading Vote Today
Are You Writing?
Wow, what a crazy week. Shot multiple scenes for Acts of God out in Louisville. Got to watch them blow stuff up (which was freaking cool), got into a firefight with Taliban (or the Hollywood equivalent... I think they're called "fellow extras"), got a speaking part in the movie (which may or may not be cut, I'll find … Continue reading Are You Writing?
November Begins
Okay, so I'm prepared to hear about NaNoWriMo for the next 30 days from all writers, established pros and aspiring ones alike. I literally have created a folder in my inbox to hear about how well people are doing, purely for selfish reasons (I like the idea of shooting someone an email on the 16th … Continue reading November Begins
Nerd King
I want to buy a house. Wait, hear me out. I have sound reasoning for this desire. I've been surfing around the web researching a story and came across an unfinished basement and the pictures that the guy took. He then showed the step-by-step process of turning his unfinished basement into the ultimate nerd man … Continue reading Nerd King
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