Yup, it’s flash fiction time again! As always, this is based around Laurence Simon’s weekly challenge for the 100 word-stories podcast. It’s a great exercise for writers – […]
Random Cool Stuff
Sometimes I forget to mention the cool stuff that happens. For example, I just got an acceptance letter from Three Lobed Burning Eye for my story “Hard Lesson”. […]
Publishers Must Justify Their Existence
One of the most powerful experiences I had at FandomFest (beside the heat!) was a talk called “The Role of Publishers in a Post-Paper World”. It was held […]
DRM is losing your (digital) cool
Yesterday, I completely lost my cool. The details aren’t important – I just felt up against a wall, trapped, taken advantage of, exploited, and betrayed.1 Upset and scared, […]
If Books Had Smithee Awards…
The Smithees are an award celebrating the worst on video. One of the most memorable for me this year (PRAISE THE RAY) was Shredder Orpheus. Go ahead, watch […]
Where’s Captain Jack When You Need Him?
Some spoilers for Torchwood: Children of Earth and Torchwood: Miracle Day follow. I try to keep it minimal and thematic rather than plot-specific. I have a new […]