Writing Prompt Week 10

I am a little behind this week, it is already Tuesday and I have not gotten the writing prompt up for this week. But that is about to change. Besides it is not like I didn’t give you something inspiring to look at yesterday. Once again we go with a conversation. “George, sing me aContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt Week 10”

Imagination Space

I know there a lot of people out there who really hate doing research. I am not one of those people. The research part of writing is one of my favorite parts. Unfortunately it is also a double edged sword. Some times you go into a research project with a particular story in mind, andContinueContinue reading “Imagination Space”

Courage to Do What’s Write – Getting Back To Writing After A Tragedy

I wrote this piece for Flying Island Press in hopes of starting a conversation with people who have had a similar experience, so that we might be able to help each other. The goal here was to help, not elicit sympathy, though I know that is sometimes what people need, but instead to start realContinueContinue reading “Courage to Do What’s Write – Getting Back To Writing After A Tragedy”

Writing Prompt Week 8 Number 2

As Part of my Penance for missing the writing prompt last week, here is the second of the two writing prompts for this week. “We were doomed from the moment we set foot on the planet. That is what they said. But Marcia and I have managed to live here for some time.” “Where isContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt Week 8 Number 2”

Weekly Writing Prompt #7

This is week #7. OK I am calling it #7 even though I don’t know for sure. One of the things that I like about having my site, is that I can go back through the posts and see what I have already written. So on with the writing prompt. My theme today seems toContinueContinue reading “Weekly Writing Prompt #7”

The Writing

It has been a while since I have talked about where I am in my writing. Since November I haven’t been writing. That is not 100% true, but close enough to it that we’ll just call it good. Really I have had a hard time getting into any of the projects that I was very excited about before that. But, I did promise myself that I would not stew in my own juices forever.

Story Idea Results – and Ray Bradbury

First I would like to recognize that one of the Sci/Fi grand masters died today. Ray Bradbury died at the age of 91. If you are not familiar with his work, and you like sci/fi even a little you should look him up. I promise that at least some of his books will be availableContinueContinue reading “Story Idea Results – and Ray Bradbury”

Story Idea

My son planted a story Idea in my head this morning, and I thought it would be fun to follow up with it. I would love to hear your ideas, so please feel free to share. The basic idea was what if the 6 fingered man had not killed Inigo’s father? Of course you startContinueContinue reading “Story Idea”