Every cloud has a silver lining. I combed the ashes of the local Books-A-Million with dozens of bargain seekers looking for that lining. The store hadn’t had that many customers at one time since its opening. Stacks of pallets now occupy corners of the store and wait for the remains. I flipped through some interesting… Read more »
Another retail book giant downsizes. This one is close to home.
Although I’ve been testing the new theme for a few days, today is the official launch of the redesign. It’s nothing earthshaking as far as redos go. But I did separate writing from the other shiny objects that capture my attention, and I also added a contact form. For now, there’s a 55-word flash fiction… Read more »
Photo: “Teen Romance” is CC Licensed Research is the first step to learning a subject. I’ve always enjoyed the process of discovering arcane facts, unknown nuances, and useful statistics. Yesterday, I began rediscovering Young Adult fiction at Barnes & Noble. It’s been years since I’ve explored the genre, but some of my writing is veering… Read more »
Yesterday at lunch I was writing a short story. Before I returned to work I began this post about how annoying people can be in public places. For many, coffee shops offer an inviting environment for writing. The cozy atmosphere, background music, and easy access to the nectar that feeds our muse keeps us returning… Read more »
I’ve entered historical fiction novelist Austin Briggs’ 55 word Flash Fiction contest. The writing prompt was “a praying man”. You can read my story, A Prayer Answered at Briggs’ website. Have a look, please comment and rate if you like it! A Prayer Answered
Most of us are reminded to save a backup of our documents after we lose a sizeable chunk of work. Few things suck the creative life from a writer like having to recreate paragraphs or even pages of work. We complicate matters by writing on multiple computers. Bouncing from desktop to laptop creates out-of-sync versions… Read more »
Compared to today’s computer technology, electronic devices of the late 80’s to mid 90’s tech revolution resemble products from the Flintstone era. Cell phones alone give that impression. And the desire for more power in devices smaller than laptops is fueling a growing market. Increases in microprocessor speed coupled with reductions in size and power… Read more »
I’ve blogged for several years. When asked what I write about I usually say whatever interests me. As I concentrate more on fiction and less on blogging I’m anticipating the next round of “where did you get that idea” questions. Where did you come up with your characters? Like drum solos, those questions are inevitable…. Read more »
Having to say goodbye to people you’re just getting to know is painful. The already steamy days of spring promise a torturous summer in the south. Bidding farewell to friends will make it even longer. First is a South African couple I met through shared friends. In a baffling display of bureaucratic stupidity the government… Read more »