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So, this is the time of year that everyone’s thoughts turned to giving thanks, and most bloggers have a “Giving Thanks” blog. Normally, I eschew the cliché, just because I like doing my own thing. But on reflection, I realized that this has been a huge year for me. So much has changed, including starting…
So they say that writing is a craft, and like any craft, it takes time to get good. You need to practice and learn new skills and techniques. Find out your strengths and weaknesses. There’s a lot of ways to do this for writing, according to the internet. But I recently remembered something I tried…
There’s been a lot of talk lately about AI being used for writing and creating art. Some are excited and intrigued by the new technology. Others are worried about copyrights and the death of creativity. I’m not really sure which side of the debate I fall on, mostly because I’ve not experienced using it. So,…
When researching about early science fiction, I came across the name of one of one of the earliest writers to be attributed to the genre and it peaked my interest. Because this writer was a woman. Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle. While I knew that she was far from the only female writer during that…
Hi all! Just wanted to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about my followers. Just needed to take a quick break this week. I’ve been having a lot of fun researching my next topic, Mary Cavendish, possibly the first (?) Lady of Science Fiction. But with all in-depth topics, I’m swimming in rabbit trail…
When I wrote Planetary Feedlot, I did not write it with a genre in mind. It was simply the story that I wanted to tell. But as I moved forward in self-publishing the book, I realized I had to pick a genre. I picked science fiction because with what little I knew; I thought it…
Yes, it is that time of year when you have to decide. Do you make a resolution, knowing that more than likely you’re going to give up on it after a week or two, or do you resign yourself to not making a resolution but feeling like you’re not accomplishing something anyway? I can’t tell…
So, the first lesson is: the best laid plans don’t always happen. I wanted to put this out on Saturday. It was a day later than my normal Friday deadline, but I really wanted to include the pictures. Then my body thought it would be a great idea to be sick the rest of the…
Is there anything that says Christmas more than a brightly lit Christmas tree? Whether small or tall, the color of the lights or what type of ornaments, there is nothing more beautiful than a twinkling tree in a darkened room. But its not just the sight of the tree that evokes the Christmas spirit. I…