19
NOV
2017
Crutch words – Smile/Laugh
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about crutch words and I focused on the word LOOK. Of course, look isn't the only…
A writer's journal — essays on craft, science fiction, horror, and the long work of finishing a book.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about crutch words and I focused on the word LOOK. Of course, look isn't the only…
"Don't touch that," Hannah yelled and slapped Liz's hand. The harmonica fell to the ground. Hannah picked it up and dusted it off gingerly, almost…
Nearly every human being (if not all) have expressions and words we like to use more often than others. We either use them from habit,…
Let me start by wishing Happy Halloween to everyone who celebrates it!! I know it's in two days time, but since I only post here…
"No, I told you. You only pay once," the dark-skinned, white-haired, pointy-eared creature said. "You pay once upfront, and you get access to magic. Simple…
Some of you might have heard the question, "What's more important? The story or the characters in it?" When I had just started writing, I…
Admittedly, the one I thing I've missed the most during the past few months when I started at my new job is being able to…
Audrey laboured dragging the body from his legs. What is he made of anyway? she thought. Stone? She stopped at the top of the stairs…
Pointless grumbling follows. Have you ever experienced the effect certain people, who I call "creativity leeches," have on you? People who surround your every day…
Confession time folks. I haven't submitted a new short story to any literary magazine since Xmas 2016. At that time, I submitted a cyberpunk short…
"Okay, you convinced me. When do I start working?" The man gave Simon a toothy grin and scratched his pointy goatee with an equally pointed…
Quick reminder that the giveaway, Bad People With Guns, will end on September 5, so if you intended to read one of the available books…