Play or download episode *here* Today, as the Choose Your Online Adventure launch party for Dust and Death continues unabated, I discuss the benefits of working outside your comfort zone, experiencing different genres, and collaborative writing. I also briefly talk about the demise of the Borders bookstore chain. As always, polite feedback (critical or otherwise) …
Monthly Archive: July 2011
Jul 29
Choose Your Online Adventure – ‘Dust and Death’ Contest!
For the past few months, I’ve been involved in a collaborative project. The Western, named ‘Dust and Death‘, is an interactive online novel inspired by the Choose Your Own Adventure style books most people remember from their childhood. This time, the text is written for an audience of 15+ years, and the story is a …
Jul 27
Writing Prompt #36
From the safety of the sanctuary’s highest window, Gareth watched and waited. Only too soon, the unholy meeting would take place amongst the innocent, unsuspecting dead.
Jul 24
Musings: What must The Thinker think?
Recently I visited the Cleveland Museum of Art, an enormous and elegant building adjacent to a beautiful park. Knowing the area well, I brought my lunch so that I could sit outside and view Rodin’s Masterpeice, The Thinker. The Thinker was originally created by Rodin to represent Dante. The figure was intended to …
Jul 22
Review: Geek Mafia by Rick Dakan
Geek Mafia by Rick Dakan begins with comic book artist, Paul Reynolds, on the worst day of his life. He meets a mysterious stranger, Chloe, as he sits in a restaurant contemplating his fate – his inevitable firing from his job at the company he helped found. To his utter surprise, the beautiful woman not …
Jul 19
Writing Prompt #35
Time had accustomed him to his fate, and what he once considered a burden became a blessing. *Feel free to use this photo.
Jul 17
My Writing Niche – Episode 33: The Importance of Reading
Play or download episode *here* Current projects are winding down, and so I discuss the importance of reading as well as writing as much as possible. As always, polite feedback (critical or otherwise) is welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for your time, and have a lovely week. *image courtesy of hiddedevries via Flicker. **Podcast episodes …
Jul 15
Review: Marco and the Red Granny by Mur Lafferty
Marco and the Red Granny, written by writer and podcaster Mur Lafferty, tells the story of failed artist Marco, his journey to Mollywood – the Moon’s alien-sponsored artist colony, and his friendship and affiliation withe a futuristic elderly gladiator known as The Red Granny. Originally released as a serial, the book pulls the reader along …
Jul 12
Writing Prompt #34
When Arthur arrived at his unexpected destination, he wandered the hall in a daze. *photo taken by Catherine Russell, so feel free to use as needed.
Jul 11
Adventure, Excitement & Really Wild Things!
Not really… For regular subscribers, I just wanted to post an update about some changes to the blog. Yesterday, unfortunately, I was unable to post my regular biweekly ‘My Writing Niche‘ podcast, though I will post a new episode next Sunday. However, my book review for Timecaster by Joe Kimball is currently posted at …
