It’s not much, but I’ve finally done a little work on Threads & Ties today. 483 new words. I put it into Liquid Story Binder a few days ago, and have felt a pull to make progress on it ever since. Earlier today, I did a little brainstorming in an … Continue reading →
It’s not much, but I’ve finally done a little work on Threads & Ties today. 483 new words. I put it into Liquid Story Binder a few days ago, and have felt a pull to make progress on it ever since. Earlier today, I did a little brainstorming in an … Continue reading →
There are many complaints about the media and how they are covering the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, but Michael Yon, a writer and photographer, has been in Iraq for some time now (and in Afghanistan before that), finding his own way through the bureaucracy and telling and showing what … Continue reading →
While browsing the NY Times on line this morning, I clicked on an article titled, “In New Hampshire, Soft Sell Eases Vaccine Fears.” (free registration required; in a week or so, will require paid registration to access) I haven’t closely followed the addition of the vaccine against the virus that … Continue reading →
I started playing around with this idea as a daily writing exercise while deployed to Bahrain back in 2004. I have a series of vignettes based upon this opening. I think it has some potential, but I haven’t played with it since then. Completely first draft, unedited, all the usual … Continue reading →
Inuit and I are watching The Playoffs together, and shaking our heads. We are surprised anyone is shocked that the Miami Heat got eliminated in the first round. Obviously, none of those people who were shocked watched the opening game of the season where the Chicago Bulls dusted the Heat … Continue reading →
Sure, it’s Saturday. This is a test run for Holly Lisle’s Friday Snippets for Everyone posting. This is one I don’t think I’ve posted here before — the opening of Twilight (at least, not this version). This novel needs major work, but this, for the moment, is how it starts: … Continue reading →
That went smoothly. If you notice any glitches, please leave me a note (assuming you can), but I think we’ve successfully transitioned to our new host. Anybody know how to dispense with those odd characters on the old posts?
Continue reading →The site is moving to its new host. Everything should be done before the weekend is finished. Anything posted after now may be lost in the shuffle. I’ll see you on the other side.
Continue reading →The power supply was waiting patiently on the front step for me when I got home from work tonight. I brought it in and installed in the PC. It fired up and is running silently (it’s supposed to). I’ll let it run for a few days just to make sure … Continue reading →