After I had an approved story and treatment, I went to work writing the first and second draft. My inclination was not to offer one perspective, but to offer several. A mystery just did not work from an observer’s point-of-view because I had a lot of characters and they’re all not physically located in the […]
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Musings and Opinions
Why Matt Forbeck is Absolutely Right
Tonight, I head down to my first Alliterates meeting with Matt Forbeck and others in attendance. The group was founded by novelist J Robert King. There’s something he’s always said to me, that’s as true now as it ever has been. And that is, being a professional regardless of what industry you’re in, is really […]
For the Hugo Nominees
In the midst of all the excitement yesterday, found out I might be attending the Hugo banquet with Apex Publications. Haven’t been to prom, but might be attending the Hugos. I find this hilarious. Woke up this morning mad at my friend Maurice Broaddus who goaded me into singing this to honor the nominees. *shakes […]
Congratulations, Apex and Jason!
Found out fantastic news today. Editor Lynne M. Thomas, editor and author Catherynne Valente, and publisher/editor/author Jason Sizemore are all 2012 Hugo Award nominees. A mighty, mighty congrats! Apex Publications, the parent company for Apex Magazine, has a special place in my heart and my career’s past, present, and future. What’s also pretty cool about […]
Don’t Be Fooled, Don’t Be Bait. The Invisible Man Technique.
Every second of every minute of every day, someone some where is getting fooled into reading something they either don’t want to read or having an emotional reaction they didn’t count on. Why? Because inducing rage to encourage web activity is an intentional tactic. Let me word this another way, because it’s very, very important. […]