First off, Squiders, an announcement: starting Tuesday, I’m going to be running a series of posts (on subsequent Tuesdays) about fantasy races. I’m really excited about this one, because I’ve got the posts from the people who know the best:
Why Don’t Writing Groups Write?
So, back when I lived in California, I had a lovely group of people that I would write with. We’d go to a coffee shop, get a drink, maybe get a pastry (I am partial to chocolate pumpkin bread. Mmm),
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Readalong: Howl’s Moving Castle
First off, if you’ve come from a link somewhere to tell me that Howl’s Moving Castle isn’t part of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles–yes, thank you, I know. For people who’ve been along for the ride, this month we read Howl’s
The Pros of a Day Job
When I tell people what I do, they say, “Oh, that must be nice, doing what you love for a living!” Well, Squiders, now that I’ve worked both sides of the line, I’m here to tell you why you shouldn’t
No Happily Ever After
So, as has been mentioned previously, I’ve been making my way through Star Trek Deep Space Nine over the past few months. (I’m currently moving into the later part of Season 3. I am looking forward to Worf showing up
Fiction in the Forward
Forwards are odd bits of a book. You don’t see them a lot in fiction works, but when you do, it tends to be in books where the author is purporting to have “found” the manuscript somewhere and, through whatever
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles Readalong: Talking to Dragons
Well, Squiders, here we are at the end of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. The elaborate plan set up at the end of Calling on Dragons has been executed, Mendanbar has been freed, the wizards have been vanquished, and everyone is
The Allure of a Good Sea Yarn (And Why the High Seas are Like Space Travel)
I think I’ve mentioned before, Squiders, that I don’t really like historical fiction. It’s my least favorite genre. That’s not to say that it can’t be well done, and, indeed, I have read some very good historical fiction in my
Writing Communities: Pros and Cons
I can’t help it, Squiders. I love bulleted lists. It is a horrible addiction, and I swear that I am searching for help so that one day, hopefully soon, I can be free of their indented glory. If you’re a
Anthologies: Pros and Cons
Ah, anthologies. I love to write for them. I am usually disappointed when I read them. It boggles the mind. Just to make sure we’re all on the same page, an anthology is a collection of stories from different authors
