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
Fantasy Football Update
Many of you already know that I am a huge football fan. Pop Warner, high school, college, NFL... doesn't matter, I like it all. This may seem strange, coming from a SF/F author, but I really, really dig sports. I think because, unlike many of my fellow writers out there, I excelled at sports throughout … Continue reading Fantasy Football Update
Lagging Behind Schedule
I hate it when my plans all go awry. As a writer, it especially pisses me off when my characters go off on tangents without my approval (or giving me a head's up... what the hell, Tori? Your story's been told already) and force me to change direction with something I'm working on. Or when, more … Continue reading Lagging Behind Schedule
Ouch
I sliced my finger open last night on a metal tray... the only thing I'm glad about is that it's on my left hand and I don't usually type with that finger. Yes, I'm a hunt-and-peck kind of guy who still manages 70 wpm. I wonder if I should get a tetanus shot? Or rather, … Continue reading Ouch
Pondering
I worked 50+ hours this past weekend, so not much has been done around any writing projects. I knew working this much was going to take a toll, but dang has it been rough. I didn't think I would make it around Saturday evening, but somehow I did. Wish I could say I found some inner … Continue reading Pondering
PSU Thoughts
I've been thinking about the Penn State University thing over the past few days. I have a lot of emotions about this, though specifically why the f*ck didn't anybody ever decide that the police should be notified? This is reprehensible. Every single person who was involved in this in one way or another (failure to … Continue reading PSU Thoughts
BOOK BOMB
Tomorrow we help out an amazing author and his family. Go to Monster Hunter Nation for more info. BOOK BOMB!
Assumptions Risk
I have new neighbors. They speak a lot of Spanish whenever they see me. Apparently they don't realize that the "white" guy across the hall understands them. Some people and their assumptions... I was thinking about characters last night (yes, I said I was going to slow down for writing... doesn't mean I'm stopping, though) … Continue reading Assumptions Risk
Funky Roadtrip
I survived my (semi) impromptu road trip back to Virginia on no sleep and some really bad chicken from Applebee's over in West Virginia somewhere. Got my winter gear; bring on the snow! (just kidding, Old Man Winter... you can hold off until March if it's all good with you) Bad to work. Just thought … Continue reading Funky Roadtrip
Slowdown Coming
I just want to bang my head on my desk for a minute. ....ahhhhh. I love my publishers, I really do. They (for the most part) put up with my whining and harassment (you know, my twice-yearly email of "so what's going on?") and deliver the goods. But at the same time they sometimes make … Continue reading Slowdown Coming
Jason Córdova 