I am occasionally reminded that I truly am my father’s son. My dad was a complex amalgam of a lot of influences and a lot of labels. We acquire these things as we go through life. Sometimes they define us. Sometimes we let them limit us. Stick a pin in that idea, because we’ll be [...]
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With only a few days left before November’s noveling insanity begins, how does a seasoned veteran of the NaNo trenches prepare? Here’s a glimpse behind the curtain. Cast list and outline: November takes no prisoners, and it’s no time to plot, so I get that all done before hand. Keeps me from getting lost in [...]
It’s been, hell, I don’t even want to think about how long it’s been. What am I working on? Shit. Pull up a chair. This will take a while. Grab a beer while you’re at it. And fetch one for me too. You don’t drink Miller High Life? It’s the champagne of beers! Says so [...]
Fringe Candy: The Seasonal treat of Harvest Mix
Posted: October 1, 2011 in Fringe Candy, UncategorizedAh, the eternal question: Candy Corn–seasonal decoration or confection? That’s the problem with a candy when they lose their novelty, I suppose. Candy Corn and it’s larger food group of Harvest Mix has been around for a while after all. We’ve just kind of used to seeing it around the holidays and don’t give it [...]
I’d like to take a moment to discuss the state of Georgia’s recent execution of Troy Davis (September 21, 2011 at 11:08 p.m. Eastern Time). Yes, I know. This is a writing blog. But I am a political person, and I can’t let this go. I would venture that, like me, the vast majority of [...]
Another Foolscap has come and gone, and I am left facing the inevitable approach of Autumn with memories and a stack of business cards and bookmarks. I did the math on Saturday night, sitting at the far end of a 15 person (approximately) dinner party with Omaha Sternberg, Janna Silverstein, Rosemary Jones, and Phoebe Matthews [...]
It feels like the Timid Pirate crew has been working on this forever, but the day is finally here where I can reveal the lineup for the Dark Carnival! Table of Contents Apples and Arrows by Minerva Zimmerman Funhouse by Erik Scott de Bie (featuring Stardust) Harrigan the Magnificent by Matt Adams Custody Battle by [...]
This Friday was a big day for sci-fi, far as I was concerned. Today meant the release of the sci-fi action movie I’ve been waiting ages for. How excited am I about this movie? It’s almost 2 am as I’m finishing this review for what I feel is the best sci-fi movie of the summer. [...]
Those of you following the Fringe Candy posts might think I have something against chocolate by now. That’s not true. For instance, I’ve been in love with the Knusperflake (Cornflake)Ritter Sport bar for years. And this is a very special kind of fringe candy–the elusive beast known as the Import candy. Strange, perhaps, that I [...]
I’ve been thinking about heroes recently. I guess that shouldn’t be too surprising considering I’m going through the edit and layout period for the next Cobalt City anthology. Plus, Timid Pirate has been working behind the scenes to line up their catalog for 2012. And then there’s a summer full of superhero movies, San Diego [...]
