These entries deal with the craft of writing.
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 that popped into my mind was an urban fantasy tale, based on the idea that … More Finding Inspiration
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 document to sell as an eBook, it will save a ton of time. It’s written … More The Nuclear Method
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 to ask why I would give up writing something I loved for something I had … More I do it because it is FUN!
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 to become a Marine sniper. It had only been a minute’s work in a ghillie … More Guardian Dawn is Available!
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 of historical elements to help the tale. For example, here are a few very interesting … More Where do Story Ideas Originate?
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 that you can print, cut out and assemble. It you’re a teacher, these kits make … More Free Holiday Projects
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 asking, “And what happens next?”
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!
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: http://mentilucent.net/2010Party/HalloweenParty.html Thank for a great evening!
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.
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