My two-year-old son earlier today discovered that a lemon is not the same as an orange. He took it from the kitchen counter while my wife prepared dinner for us. I walked in at just the right moment, and was able to capture this classic result...
Author: Woelf Dietrich
I Dreamed of an Old Book…
..and in my dream I searched for a very specific book for it would teach me to write beautiful prose. This book was like a great grimoire of writing, it would reveal to me a secret that could make me the greatest writer in the world. I don't know how I knew this, but then, … Continue reading I Dreamed of an Old Book…
Ender’s Game – Second Official Trailer
http://youtu.be/nC6OYmj6YT8 This is starting to look interesting. Not sure if it'll be as good as the book, though. Question is, do I go see it on the big screen or wait for the DVD? And for those who don't know, this is the book the movie is based on. Well, one of the newer editions, … Continue reading Ender’s Game – Second Official Trailer
The New World of Publishing: Having Fun
As you probably know, I follow Dean Wesley Smith's blog regularly. A few months ago I blogged about how he completed a 70,000 word novel in only ten days. Dean is a veteran writing machine and regularly provides useful advice for us newbie writers. I don't necessarily adhere to all his instructions, but I do … Continue reading The New World of Publishing: Having Fun
George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
While I'm celebrating the birth of my baby daughter, tending my wife who has suffered some complications during the procedure, and generally running around trying to find time to finish The Worthless One, I thought I'd share the following tidbit, which is, in my humble opinion, fantastic--the real Iron Throne from the mind of its … Continue reading George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
David Farland On Editing Your Novel
I get David Farland's Daily Kick in the Pants newsletter and it's always brimming with insightful and helpful tips on all facets of the writing life. You may recall a while back I blogged about David's son, Ben Wolverton, who suffered severe brain trauma in a tragic long-boarding accident. It's been over sixty days since the … Continue reading David Farland On Editing Your Novel
