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Battlespace Anthology
My Science Fiction Show crew and I have started reading submissions for "Battlespace." Goal is to have them read and decided upon by April 6. Thanks to everyone who submitted.Short Story Acceptance
My short story, "The Lives Magda Made," was accepted into the horror anthology, "No Rest for the Wicked" from Rainstorm Press. The book is due out in May 2012.Humor Columns
Monthly Archives: April 2010
The Best Little Hoard House I Know
Most of what’s been published for me is nonfiction. So, I tend to do a lot of observing and listening to subjects, surroundings and events. In telling stories, I tend to want to grab as much information as I’m able and then distill what’s not needed later. For example, I may interview a subject for 30 to 40 minutes, but may only use one or two quotes from that interview. That’s about right if I’m looking for good quotes with …
The Synopsis Is My Police Report
Synopsizing a 65,000 word novel used to be my least favorite part of the writing process. However, it’s actually become a lot easier for me. Once the book is done, the synopsis seems to write itself. Book synopses are fish stories where, instead of 25 minutes of embellishment, you say, “I climb in the boat. I cast my line. The fish bites. We fight. I haul him in.” They are the blow-by-blow of a novel without the embellishment. And that’s why the journalist in me likes them; they are …
The 5 Questions I Ask While Writing
In my writing, I like to be thorough. That is, I like to have parts of the process like an involuntary muscle so they do not have to be redone in the editing wash. Certainly, I’m all for the idea journey where I just let ideas flow. Many are. We all want that Jim Morrison trip through the ether in order to concoct the Lizard King. But before that, it’s important to have some basic training. That varies from person …
Ceiling the Deal
Note: This is the second in a five part series I’m doing to celebrate five years of marriage with my wife, Deedee. These stories are to the best of my recollection. I’m sure she’ll correct me if they’re wrong. We’d spent less than three months in our recently purchased home when I decided to leave a mark on it. Being the nerd I am, I wanted the house wired for Internet and cable. The cable outlets were taken care of, but …
Marlon Brando steps in at my engagement
Note: This is the first in a five part series I’m doing to celebrate five years of marriage with my wife, Deedee. These stories are to the best of my recollection. I’m sure she’ll correct me if they’re wrong. The sun scalded us sitting six inches from the sun for seven hours and I got lost for six innings during an Atlanta Braves home game. That night, dinner would be Moroccan, and at a place that will forever be etched …
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Only Once a God
Sweet dell grass beneath her feet Stars aligned just so She took a breath, her wings aflutter Adventurous heart aglow Soaring over sparkling tidepools Smile broad as oceans Loosed from burden, timeless freedom Slave to new emotions At once, she was in Babylon Then Nirvana under wing Seven wonders passing quickly What sights did gliding bring But given all her travels She picked one place to stop On Victoria Falls she did hover And watched the water drop Mists rose …
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