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Those Nagging Little Questions – Chapter 3 – What’s Wrong With This?
A writer of any genre, even a technical writer, must continually ask themselves this question. Be certain your readers are. How did your character go from naked in the bedroom to fully dressed in the living room in only one…
How Many Years Out Do You Plan Your Story Arcs?
I love great science fiction. Not just things people call great science fiction because of the special effects, but great science fiction. Recently I broke down and purchased Dr. Who seasons 1-9. Yes, I had seen many of them and…
And the Catholic Church Wonders Why People Leave It in Droves
This morning I stumbled across this story. How draconian! Speaking as someone who fell away from the Catholic church less than 30 seconds after high school graduation, even I am stunned at this story. It was a white suit for…
Marketing Means Don’t Be an Asshole
Over the past few weeks emails like this one have been circling around. ==== Subject: Do You Want MORE Reviews For Your Newest Book? Hello, I saw on Goodreads that you are interested in getting more reviews for your newly…
Those Nagging Little Questions – Chapter 2 – Are You As Ingenious as a Squirrel?
From time to time squirrels move into the pine trees near the parents house. They also take up residence in other trees around the homestead, but they tend to raise their young in the pine trees. We find out about…
Everyday Extraordinary – Pt. 2
Besides writing Part 1 of this thread, I went to visit my father in the nursing home. It’s not a fancy place, but it is nice with lots of good people. I don’t just mean good people working there, but…
Everyday Extraordinary
Today I sold heads for a flathead Ford. We had them in stock! That line is from my younger drinking and darting days. There was this guy, barely old enough to get into the bar himself who used to show…