I’ve been out of sorts for a while now, and I finally figured it out this afternoon. Back in early July, I finally finished the first draft of my debut novel. Based on guidance from the writer’s groups I joined, the next step is to leave it be for a while (weeks? months?) to flush … Continue reading “I’m Back, Baby”
June Reading List
I thought this whole idea of reviewing my reading list might be fun, but there’s a big difference between thinking and doing. Apart from anecdotes about particular books, I’m not sure there’s any point in telling you every month that I read so-and-so book and it was “ok.” So I think this will end up … Continue reading “June Reading List”
The Red Key
Back when I was with Harcourt in Orlando, first-person shooters were a big thing. Someone brought one to work one day, and pretty soon several of us were whiling away our lunchtimes blasting monsters. (I think it was Doom, but it was definitely an Id game.) Then we discovered that the game could be played … Continue reading “The Red Key”
You Don’t Say
Funerals are hardly the place for laughter. Wakes, on the other hand, are. Most of the wakes I’ve attended have the initial “extending of condolences” followed by hanging out in the back with people you haven’t seen in years. And you chew the fat and bring up funny stories. Laughter follows, like a rainbow after … Continue reading “You Don’t Say”
May Reading List
I started this month with Bird Box. I’d seen the Sandra Bullock movie (it was ok) and since I didn’t have a pressing reading need I figured what the hell. Like the movie, it was OK. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve found that I can’t read fantasy while I’m writing fantasy so I cast around for … Continue reading “May Reading List”