Tag Archives: Research

LOST IN VENICE, PART 4: THE SPIRIT OF FUMAAAR!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Ang

Due to a satisfying dinner behind us and adventures unforeseen ahead, we needed a little din-Euro. (Get it?) So we got in line at the ATM and suffered in silence while this drunk American kid behind us strangled a great … Continue reading →

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THE SUNDAY SHORT STORY REPORT

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Ang

54.  “Woman Leaves Room” by Robert Reed (Lightspeed) Good story.  A bit melancholy, I thought…but that’s typical in stories about the erosion of time. 55.  “Spider the Artist” by Nnedi Okorafor (Lightspeed) Friggin’ awesome.  The world-building is awesome, awesome, awesome…and … Continue reading →

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THE PLAN, PART 6: SHORT STORY SUNDAYS

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Ang

The secret to getting published is not just about getting your best work out the door.  It’s about getting the right piece of work to the right editor.  To do that, you’ve got to play matchmaker.  To be a good … Continue reading →

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HOW TO KILL YOUR IMAGINARY FRIENDS

Posted on February 15, 2010 by mybluescreen

Thanks to a heads-up from Josh Vogt, I have a new blog on my blogroll:  “How to Kill Your Imaginary Friends, a Writer’s Guide to Diseases and Injuries, and How to Use Them Effectively in Fiction,” by Dr. Grasshopper, a … Continue reading →

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RESEARCH GEMS

Posted on November 15, 2009 by mybluescreen

Fat Cat thinks it’s not a good idea to write about a place you’re not familiar with.  My take on it is you go where the story takes you. Of course, it’s ideal to experience firsthand a particular locale, but … Continue reading →

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