Everybody Dies
I’m not a huge fan of stories where all the heroes die. Sorry, “Game of Thrones.” That’s too high a body count for my […]
A Different Time
Just for grins and giggles, pick up an old book from at least 100 years ago. Make sure it’s not one of the classics […]
The Devil’s in the Details
Specifically, how much detail. How much detail and description you put into your writing is a decision that will profoundly affect the way you story […]
Where Do You Get Ideas?
A lot of people ask writers where they get their ideas. Some writers say they don’t rightly know. Others look down at their shoes […]
Writer’s Stumbling Block
Writer’s Stumbling Block I’ve said before that I don’t believe in writer’s block. That being said, I’ve been experiencing it for roughly the past three […]
It’s Not Easy Being a God
Writers have god-like powers. They bring characters to life. All writers have that creative power. S/F and Fantasy authors have it even worse. They […]
The best blog post ever by Tim Goyette
Are we satisfied with the best or do we want more? I can’t say for other parts of the world, but here in the U. […]
New Genres in Literature
It’s one thing to be able to write in an established genre. The basics of the world are already there. Every now and then […]
Madam Spew – Chapter 3 – The Swamp Lords Chronicles
Chapter 3. Mugger’s Folly “Come back and fight!” Acolyte Spew tore her whip round in snapping circles above her head. CRACK! “Come back!” Atop the […]
Coffee Shop Writer
The Coffee Shop writer is a cliche that has some basis in fact. The image is of a “writer” who’s very publicly writing and […]