I called The End on the novel revision about a week ago. It's a tough thing, at least for me. I mean, you can always make it better, right? Up to a point, yes. And, then, you have to realize that you have done all that you can, at least at that point. When I … Continue reading Monday Musings: Finished? Now, What?, Even More Snow, and Books
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Wednesday Wanderings: It’s All About That New Year
Happy New Year! For you readers in this New Year, here is a list of some fantasy novels and series that are not quite as grimdark as much has been of late: Optimistic Fantasy Drones capture video of the spectacular fireworks in Sydney, Australia for 2015: Fireworks Here are some simple resolutions (for those that … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: It’s All About That New Year
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Monday Mania: Psst! Want A Copy of My Book?
I have made my short story collection, Six of One: A Collection of Short Fantasy, available as a print-on-demand paperback. I am also hosting a couple of giveaways to coincide with this new venture. First, I am giving away ten copies of the book on Goodreads. If you are a Goodreads member, just go to https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/105732-six-of-one-a-collection-of-short-fantasy … Continue reading Monday Mania: Psst! Want A Copy of My Book?
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Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
All of these are (or were at one time) me. All of them: http://www.epicstream.com/list.asp?articleid=1266&id=147&name=17+Things+You+Learn+From+Growing+Up+On+Books And a plug for the pretty that exists in my home state: http://www.pennlive.com/projects/2014/pennsylvanias-best-views/ If you like lightning, you will like these photos: http://bit.ly/1ntgXe7 And, finally, for your amusement- a really nicely done video for the song "Steampunk Girl" by John Anealio: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Things Learned Growing Up With Books, Scenic PA, Awesome Lightning Photos, and Steampunk Girl Video
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Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
A new design for astronauts' space suits: Looks like Spiderman, but may allow exploration of Mars: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023128/futurist-forum/this-sleek-spiderman-spacesuit-could-take-astronauts-to-mars#1 Astronomers get first look at web tha connects galaxies: http://io9.com/our-first-glimpse-of-the-web-that-connects-all-galaxies-1505762919 Ever wanted to drink in the same pubs as famous authors? For book nerds who love a good cocktail, here's a list of some pubs favorited by famous … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
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Wednesday Wanderings: Legos, Geek Books, Predicting Aging, and Dr. Who Companion Poll
I am constantly amazed by the things people build with Legos, probably because I can barely make a simple tower. Here's a set of pictures of some cool stuff people have built with Lego blocks: http://www.topdesignmag.com/20-really-awesome-lego-sculptures/ A list of 25 geek books you must read (according to Gear Fuse, anyway). How many have you read? … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Legos, Geek Books, Predicting Aging, and Dr. Who Companion Poll
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Wednesday Wanderings: Churches renovated to secular spaces, and some lists of 10
What happens to abandoned churches? For these, they were renovated to become homes or businesses. And all kept the beauty of the original church: http://io9.com/beautiful-churches-that-have-been-converted-into-secula-583156045 And now a few lists of 10: Ten Words that Need to Die Now (I agree with most of these): http://bit.ly/12GAGwH Ten Words that People Get Wrong: http://bit.ly/12lHUar And, finally, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Churches renovated to secular spaces, and some lists of 10
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