Happy Holidays everyone! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Yule, December is a month filled with tradition and festivities. One common gift in recent years is that of tablets and e-readers, and what better way to break in those new devices than with some books? Therefore I hope you enjoy this holiday present from… Continue reading Happy Holidays!
Category: Writing
Ummm, writing!
(Not-So) Secret Project
One thing I am often asked is the simple: “Can you teach me how to do that?” Usually it is in relation to something regarding the web or social media. For the longest time I was surprised every time this request came up. As somebody who has been immersed in the web for half my… Continue reading (Not-So) Secret Project
Departed
One day, he just stopped coming around. It wasn’t something I noticed at first, I mean how often do you notice when the dead don’t appear. But a part of me had gotten used to his regular visits, and as the days stretched into weeks and then months I slowly realized that I might never… Continue reading Departed
Mirror, Mirror
The only sound was that of my heart, slamming in my chest, louder than the panting of my lungs’ desperate attempt to restore oxygen to my system. If muscles made a noise, however, their cacophony would have quickly overwhelmed the sound of the blood pulsing through my veins. Each screamed in its own way, protesting… Continue reading Mirror, Mirror
On being an author, raising prices and paying myself
If anybody actually tracks my prices, they’ll note that today everything jumped by several dollars per piece. I can hear the gasps of “Why would you do that?” already. The answer is simple. I realized that, as a whole, I was undervaluaing my work. This is detrimental to me, and also to other authors both… Continue reading On being an author, raising prices and paying myself
Word Bytes – Rejection Day
Word Bytes number 2, entered into this Writing Contest where the rules stated to come up with a phrase for a multitude of something. Once again 100 word limit. ————————————————————- Her finger hovered over the mouse button. She knew what she would find when she double-clicked. She closed her eyes; her hand made the requisite… Continue reading Word Bytes – Rejection Day
Word Bytes – Witchcraft
The past few weeks I’ve been participating in fun little 100 word or less contests on Janet Reid’s blog. It’s a fun diversion, and a challenge for me since I rarely write so short. Anyway, rather than let them just disappear into the depths of blog comments I decided that somebody here might get a… Continue reading Word Bytes – Witchcraft
Dark System Hallan – Character Profile: Beth Jenkins
The only female on the team, Beth Jenkins is a vivacious blond who has a passion for the marine biology of alien planets. Born in the Kilrathian System she immigrated to Hallan when it was first opened and works studying the marine life as part of her duties with the Planetary Sciences Division. Much like… Continue reading Dark System Hallan – Character Profile: Beth Jenkins
Dark System: Hallan – Character Profile: Stan Harris
Next up in the series of character profiles from Dark System: Hallan is Stan Harris. Stan Harris Stan is a cop through and through. Assigned to the investigative team after drawing the short straw in his department, he makes it evident from the outset that he feels his presence in the unit is a waste… Continue reading Dark System: Hallan – Character Profile: Stan Harris
New in the Short Stories Section: Prisoner in a Broken World
Just posted to the short stories section of the site is an oldie but goodie named Prisoner in a Broken World. An unnamed protagonist finds him or herself in the darkened ruins of a space castle. Lights do not work and nobody is to be found. As s/he wanders, searching for the answer as to what happened… Continue reading New in the Short Stories Section: Prisoner in a Broken World