I’m looking between my computer screen with the shiny first chapters of my new book, and out the window at the shiny snow-covered yard, and smiling big. I love the way snow makes everything look pristine and magical, hiding the ugliness of pavement and blemishes in the scenery, just waiting for me to come out […]
Snow and New Stories Read Post »
The Cascade Writers Weekend was writerlicious! I chatted a bit with Ken Scholes, and experienced his interpretation of U2’s “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” as performed by the Queen of England and Bob Dylan. David Levine revealed that he is in fact as wealthy as Bill Gates (not the Microsoft guy, but some guy named Bill
Cascade Writers Weekend Wrap Up Read Post »
Starting in late June, I will be channeling reality-altering energies in an attempt to discombobulate speculativentropic forces. There may be casualties, scandals, men weeping, women dancing, and spontaneous generation of new life that realizes its true purpose just before being turned into a new flavor of pudding. Won’t you sponsor the chaos? All proceeds go
Let it Be Known, Clarion West Write-a-thon Approacheth Read Post »
My epic flash fiction tale about Framdar “The Slayer” Deathkiller, which I read as an example of writing so bad it is funny for the Norwescon panel “Bad Writing, No Cookie”, is now up at Every Day Fiction: http://www.everydayfiction.com/the-most-epicly-awesomest-story-ever-by-randy-henderson/
The Most Epicly Awesomest Story! Ever!! Read Post »
Thanks to friends old and new for a great weekend. From “I love your amino acids” to a friend’s unforgettable body shot from the ample bosom of a vampire, from informative panels and enjoyable mixers to watching a Star Trek officer shake their bootay with a dark elf on the dance floor, it was entertaining
Post-Norwescon and a Flash Story Sale! Read Post »
I made a little superhero movie about writing. More to follow. Enjoy 🙂 View it at the xtranormal website Or watch after the jump:
Adventures in Writing: Episode 1 Read Post »
So we have passed the mid-point on the Clarion West write-a-thon and here’s where I’m at: Finished draft of Short Story 1. Thought up, worked out and started Short Story 2. Also wrote a non-fiction piece for Fantasy Magazine and made some really good progress on my YA novel at the same time, so bonus!
CWW Mid-Point Update: A Centaur, a Dwarf and a Stepladder Read Post »
I made good progress on short story numero uno, a near-future scifi story “Shall I Die, Oh My Daughter, Shall I Die?” Words so far: 3,359. I’m happy with that. keeping in mind that I am also working on my YA novel at the same time and this was the Locus Awards/ workshop weekend. If
Clarion West Write-a-thon: Week 1 Read Post »
My Bizarro Fiction 101 interview with Eraserhead Press publisher Rose O’Keefe is now up at Fantasy Magazine : http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2010/04/bizarro-fiction-101-not-just-weird-for-weirds-sake/
Bizarro Fiction 101 Read Post »