The internet has been abuzz of late with the news of J.K. Rowling’s latest. For those who have missed it, she submitted and published a detective novel under a pseudonym: Robert Galbraith. In and of itself, this is no big … Continue reading →
The other day I saw a post on Mythic Scribes that asks whether black and white fantasy is dead. As usual, I read the article and came away thinking along entirely different lines than the topic intended.* The essay examines … Continue reading →
The anthology Flash Fiction Funny has accepted my story, “Just a Stage.” I believe it’s due to publish later this year. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Continue reading →When I think of dragons, I imagine all kinds of great terrible lizards. I’ve imagined djinn a hundred different ways, and hydras, manticores, zombies, and an endless stream of creatures out of myth, fiction, game and pure imagination. More creatures … Continue reading →
My flash fiction story “Ask the Cats” will be published in an upcoming issue of Fireside Magazine. I always considered that one a challenge piece. It came about because a friend (another writer) turned to me and said, apropos of … Continue reading →
I’m irritated with Marion Zimmer Bradley. I’m reading a collection of essays about writing called How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction (edited by J.N. Williamson), and I just finished MZB’s essay, “World Building in Horror, Occult, … Continue reading →
Recently my wife and I went to see a Portland Trail Blazers game. We’d been living in Portland for about a year or so and we had yet to actually go see any of the local sports teams. Mind you, … Continue reading →
I’m overdue to overhaul this site and continue posting. I know, and I’m sorry about the delay. I’ve gotten caught up finishing the first draft of my novel-in-progress. And now I’m probably not going to get back to the site … Continue reading →
Readings are part of a writer’s life. Some love them, some complain about them, but we all need them. Readings are the one real chance we have to personally connect with complete strangers through our work. Yes, we count on … Continue reading →
In two days I leave for my final MFA residency. Beyond the normal fun, craziness, and learning, this residency will include a couple of special events: Graduation. By the end of the residency, I will have a graduate degree, and … Continue reading →