Last time, I spoke of the process I find useful for larger projects. Since NaNoWriMo is getting closer, I’ll share a few of the details. I’m planning a Steampunk theme tale with the working title of “Cloud Dancer” that is a bit of alternate history combined with a bit of romance in a war novel. … More NaNoPrep – Dramatis personæ
I know, I know, that’s a sure sign that you should run for cover. The fact is, NaNoWriMo is sneaking up on us and since I won’t start writing my great novel until November first, I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept, the characters and how I’m going to market it. Yep, you heard … More I’ve Been Thinking Again
This past weekend, I was up in Kinzer, Pennsylvania, at the Rough and Tumble Harvest Festival. Since I’m going to be writing a steampunk novel for NaNo, a little real steam experience seemed in order. Here are a few freebie wallpapers for your collection:
Amanda Palmer asks an interesting question. Are the changes we see in the media publishing world going to mean that all artists will soon be passing the hat to earn a living? It might be one of the options as things shake out. Is Patronage the answer? Is one question discussed on Futurismic. A similar … More Passing the Hat?
The lovely Jean-Marie Ward is a member of our DC Area Storytellers and she sat on some panels at this year’s DragonCon and was kind enough to share a detailed report, complete with pictures. She actually sat on a panel with a green-haired James Marsters! Also, the picture of John Ringo and the Cruxshadow gang … More DragonCon Report from a Friend
It is getting close to that time of the year again, my friends. I’m referring of course to the month of November and the annual Write a Novel in a Month Challenge! The premise is simple. Write 50 thousand words in 30 days. This leaves no time for fancy editing. Just get your story told … More NaNoWriMo Challenge!
A good friend has given permission for me to share one of his medieval tales with you. Please check out Storm Dragon and let us know what you think.
This weekend, I was poking around a thrift shop (as I’m wont to do) and picked up a handful of cheap paperbacks. They were all books I have read before, but since they are so good and so cheap, I decided to reread and then pass them on to some deserving friends. One of them … More Great quote!
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