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LOSING MY RELIGION: SOME NOT-SO-FINAL THOUGHTS

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I started writing this series as a way to explain my change in direction as an author. The indie movement has been a complete game changer for me. Besides the instant gratification of self-publishing and a fair shot at making … Continue reading

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LOSING MY RELIGION, PART 2: THE NEW PROMISED LAND

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~ How to Get to the Top of Mt. Olympus ~ Just like most other writers, having been raised on the romantic and mystical view of the publishing process, I have The Dream. There are many variations of The Dream, … Continue reading

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IT’S OFFICIAL…

…Harlan Ellison, the inspiration for Kindle All Stars, will also be a contributing author! Huzzah!! Here is the current roster of authors so far: Laurie-Ellen Blackthorne Simon John Cox Miles Cressman Harlan Ellison Alan Dean Foster Keri Knutson M.R. Mathias … Continue reading

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EXCITING NEWS! WITH A BAG OF MARMOSETS AND EVERYTHING!

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“Few projects slung my way, these days of electronic idiocy and bad writing, can perk me up and get the fireworks. This is one of the best, sweetest ideas I’ve heard in years. Nothing but the smiles of Success are … Continue reading

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THE SUMMER I DREAMED OF EPIC

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It rained the other day. Just a little. Just enough to dampen the street and remind us Southern Californians that there is more to life than summer. I am just as surprised as everyone else. So I checked, and it … Continue reading

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“ONE-SHOT STORIES” BY TOBIAS S. BUCKELL

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With daily headlines of outrageous fortune raining down on authors who have seized the reins of their careers and become their own publishers, it is no small wonder that unknown writers are crawling out of the woodwork by the thousands … Continue reading

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THE SUNDAY SHORT STORY REPORT

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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CAPTAIN’S LOG

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Last week, it was Spring Fever versus Spring Cleaning.  What do you think won out?  Can you hardly blame me?  The orange blossoms are in bloom, their fragrance filling me with the urge to run naked in midnight fields and … Continue reading

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THE SUNDAY SHORT STORY REPORT

This past week has been difficult for me timewise.  At least it’s felt that way.  I’ll know for sure when I add up the numbers from the old work log.  Therefore and forthwith, tonight I turn to my current go-to … Continue reading

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MY ANGEL MUSE DIVINE

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“Get back to work, ya lazy git!”

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