Category Archives: Craft
Finding Inspiration
In case you’ve not noticed, I’m a huge history fan. One of the reasons is that I’ve constantly finding neat story ideas in news articles on historical items. For example, I just read this little piece: http://archaeologicalmuseum.jhu.edu/the-collection/object-stories/a-roman-lead-curse-tablet/ The first thing … Continue reading
The Nuclear Method
The Nuclear Method might sound like an odd title for a how-to book, but once read, you will appreciate it. The Nuclear Method by Emma Wayne Porter is only ninety nine cents at Smashwords, but if you are preparing a … Continue reading
Filed under Book Reviews, Craft, Must See, Tutorial
I do it because it is FUN!
The following quote is from a recent post on SFSignal.com: “In college, I had a renowned creative writing professor try to convince me to stop writing “genre” fiction and put my talents to better use. My answer to him was … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Craft, Philosophy, Publishing
Guardian Dawn is Available!
After being unavailable for awhile, my urban fantasy thriller Guardian Dawn is once again available. Guardian Dawn is the first volume in an exciting trilogy from Red Rose Publishing. Here’s a “PG” rated excerpt: Corporal Ron Felus had worked hard … Continue reading
Filed under Craft, Must See, News, Publishing
Where do Story Ideas Originate?
Like most authors, I occasionally get asked, “Where do you get your ideas?” Many, if not all, of my characters are gestalt figures based on real people I’ve known. As for the situations they find themselves in, there are plenty … Continue reading
Free Holiday Projects
Recently, I’ve gotten very involved with cardstock modeling. One of my projects is making a holiday ornament or three out of cheap cardstock I run through my inkjet printer. There are many sites on the web that offers free downloads … Continue reading
Crazy Taylor Review!
I just found out about the first review for Crazy Taylor! http://www.tonivsweeney.com/Book_Review/Entries/2010/11/26_Crazy_Taylor_by_Anthony_Stevens.html This has to flavor of an old 1930’s movie plot, with brave adventurous pilots and braver women. It’s reminiscent of a Saturday Morning movie serial, that keeps you … Continue reading
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Guest Blog!
The lovely Toni V. Sweeney was kind enough to invite me to blog on her page, today. You can find my comments on why I think all writers are sadomasochistic, on the following link: http://www.tonivsweeney.com/Blog/Entries/2010/11/5_The_Demon_Who_Inspires_Us.html Thanks for the invite, Toni!
Halloween Party!
Our good friends, Ed and Elise invited us to another great Halloween bash. As usual, I had my trusty camera handy for evidence photos. My buddy Stan, is hosting the pictures on his Mentilucent blog and here is the link: … Continue reading
Holiday Cooking
My wife is a fantastic cook. Here’s some of the things she’s been up to just in the past 24 hours or so… I was informed btw, the tall one is not a cake. It is a Pumpkin Torte.
