My story, “In the Service of Others” has been held for the final round of consideration for Destination: Future. Decision for those stories will be made after July or August.
I came to a realization today. I’m different from what I was used to be. Today I signed copies of my book, Teacakes and Afternoon Tales for the first time. I was so green that I didn’t have the slightest clue what to write. That was weird. Rather than waiting in line to get an…
The 24th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests was not as large as last year. It was held in a meeting room at Author Services, unlike last year when it was held outside at Cal Tech. There was no air conditioning at either place, though. I…
This was my first LOSCON (The Los Angeles Regional Science Fantasy Convention) and I was quite impressed. Lots of good information, famous people, and intertsting things to buy. Unfortunately, I missed out on all of the parties I was invited to. My favorite person at this conference was the Writing Guest of Honor, Emma Bull. She played the…
I have finished the first draft of my first novel, EVE320! I’m thrilled with the climax, but a little disappointed with the dénouement. I’m not going to worry about that now, as I have a lot of revisions to work on and I’m sure that working on those will help me close the book satisfactorily….
Last year wasn’t my most productive. Looking for a job consumed most of the year. Then the cats needed attention (you know how demanding they can be.) And all the dishes! Not to mention laundry… It seems like I just wasn’t motivated to write. Maybe all the publication rejections had something to do with that….
I realized that I am not reading as much as I should. I have been active in my critique groups, but I have not been reading for pleasure. And, that is where I get most of my inspiation and ideas. W.C. Jameson, in his lecture “The Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Writer,” said, “Read,…