I have been without internet for most of the morning, so I got a lot of writing done minus my usual research (i.e., annoying Leo, pestering my boss, and so on...). This means, naturally, that about 80% of it I’m going to have to cut out eventually. In the meantime, though, I started the Catechism … Continue reading Looooong Update
Bourbon and Fiction Do Too Mix Well!
In the Shadow of Paradise is finished. It's at one of the first readers/editors now, hopefully without any continuity errors. After that comes the fine toothed comb. That's going to be about as much fun as a colonoscopy, but more productive I'm certain. I like the ending of the story. I didn't like the original … Continue reading Bourbon and Fiction Do Too Mix Well!
TV Moment
Okay, so I watched my prerequisite television today (DVR'd When Aliens Attack, which featured some great people I know like John Ringo, Travis S. Taylor and Bob Boan, as well as caught the season finale of Glee) and I couldn't get the feeling out of my head that this summer is going to be nothing … Continue reading TV Moment
He’s A Genius
Today there is more proof that Dean Wesley Smith is a freaking genius. He talks here about how an indie publisher could use gift cards which could contain a code for someone who buys the card to go to Smashwords and get their book. It sounds weird until you stop and think about it outside … Continue reading He’s A Genius
Good Morning!
Well, I did promise to work on one of the short stories I had due. Unfortunately, instead of working on the Catechisms story, I found myself working on the Adventurers in Hell story, In the Shadow of Paradise. Still, considering that the story is almost at completion, I don't feel too bad about that now. … Continue reading Good Morning!
Sneezed
Was working on Wraithkin just now and suddenly a massive sneezing attack hit me. Ugh, talk about crap timing. I don't have allergies very often but when they do, it's 10-15 minutes of sneezing hell. Then it disappears, leaving no evidence and me with no clue as to what caused it. I've done the allergen … Continue reading Sneezed
Evil Unicorns
Sorry about yesterday, but when the muse beats you over the head with a bat and orders you to write, you listen or risk concussion-like symptoms. Besides, I'm sure you'd rather me be writing than messing around on here, right? Right? So I heard that Pyr Books is launching a YA branch of their books … Continue reading Evil Unicorns
Defying Gravity
No post today. Am writing. Will post tomorrow night. Until then, I leave you with this:
Comfort Zones
In shock today over last night's season finale of "Castle". Just absolute shock. Was working on various projects today (editing and cleaning) but my mind just couldn't get over the two major events of the show. This has been really messing with my ability to actually focus on the task(s) at hand and kill whatever … Continue reading Comfort Zones
More Award Nominations
I've also been nominated for "Best Near Future/Post Apocalyptic Novel" in 2010. Just saw this today. Michael Z Williamson was nominated for "Best Space Opera" while Colonel Tom Kratman was nominated for "Best MilSF". Spread the word and vote!
Coffee? COFFEE!
Saturday's post was... weird. I'll be the first to admit that sometimes I don't even make sense to myself. I'm sure there was a point buried in that meandering, lost little piece. Somewhere in there. Agent Mike Kabongo is having a "Worst Cover Letter" contest, with the winner earning a free book from one of … Continue reading Coffee? COFFEE!
Brief Saturday Note
Wait... it's Saturday. I don't post on Saturdays! For the first time in a long time, there was a featured article about Haiti on the news today. For those of you who don't remember, Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake in 2010 that killed about 200,000 people and caused another 1.5 million to be … Continue reading Brief Saturday Note
Another Salvo
Wednesday, it was Ed Victor. Today, it's Curtis Brown. Afraid of being left behind in a new money-earning venture, lit agent giant Curtis Brown announced today that they were exploring bringing out-of-print titles back into the publishing venue by creating their own publishing branch. I was against Mr. Victor's push into publishing, partly because of … Continue reading Another Salvo
A Very Bad Idea
In the past few weeks, we have heard rumblings on the borders of a coming war. Between traditional publishing and the battles for authors to retain their e-rights to the industry, as a whole, ignoring the vast importance of the growing ebook phenomenon, authors have been watching as the entire industry has begun to adapt (poorly) … Continue reading A Very Bad Idea
PSA 1924
Today's Public Service Announcement comes at the behest of the neighborhood children. Thou Shalt Not Mow A "Landing Strip" Onto Thine Front Yard Yeah, apparently it's frowned upon... *There were no "safe for work" pictures I could find online. My apologies.
Jason Córdova 