My first thought when I saw the back of the new penny was “Cool! This could be made into a shield charm!” And then I acted out deflecting spells, complete with “Piew! Piew!” sound effects. Why, yes, I am a fantasy fiction writer. Why do you ask?
Yay for Seattle. We should do okay as global warming opens up northern resources and trade routes, even if Pioneer Square will probably be underwater. In other news, we will require anyone fleeing Arizona’s desertification or Florida’s swampy plagues to present papers upon demand. Go back south where you belong and stop drinking our cool…
My piece on genre-related theme park disasters is up at Fantasy Magazine. Also, apparently a reader HATES the word “sensawunda.” Please leave a comment with your thoughts on “sensawunda” (or my article) at: http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2010/09/disastrous-genre-theme-parks/
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!…
Want to learn about the dangers and the potential of Augmented Reality, the hot new technology that will transform your life? Of course you do. So head on over to Fantasy Magazine where my latest non-fiction piece on this very topic has been published: http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2010/07/augmented-reality-now-you-can-see-like-a-cyborg/
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…
My definitive answer to which the world shall henceforth adhere is now up at Fantasy Magazine: http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2010/06/is-it-science-fiction-or-science-fantasy/
I’m participating in the Clarion West write-a-thon this year. Basically, I commit to produce a certain amount of writing during the 6 weeks that CW is running, and people can donate money to the workshop in my name. I’ve also added a small bonus prize (see the site). This is my shameless request that you…
My article on which movies they should (and really shouldn’t) remake in 3D is up at Fantasy Magazine: http://www.fantasy-magazine.com/2010/05/movies-they-should-and-really-shouldnt-make-3d/
I love gaming. And as part of gaming on the Xbox, you gain Achievement Points for things like finishing the game, or completing in-game tasks. The idea behind Achievements is that they show your relative skill and accomplishments at the video games you have played. Unfortunately, Xbox Achievements have a number of issues that make…