For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Speaking of writing, it’s that time of the year again: National Novel Writing Month, celebrated and spurred on by the good folks at NaNoWriMo.org. The idea that they promote is to write an entire novel in a month. My idea—almost … Read More
Lately I’ve been getting a spate of emails from people asking questions such as, “How can I write a Battlestar Galactica / Aliens vs. Predator / Universe-of-Your-Choice novel? Do I just write it, or how do I get the rights, … Read More
I’m just poking my head up long enough to point you all toward a couple of images that took my breath away (from Astronomy Picture of the Day): In the shadow of Saturn, from Cassini Orion Deep Field, including both … Read More
This is about the longest I’ve gone without a post. Yikes! But yes, I really have been focusing on the rewrite of Chaos Book 4, and the rapidly approaching deadline. So it’s going to be like this for a while, … Read More
What’s the point of being related to someone notable and distinguished if you can’t brag a little? (No, this isn’t about my kids.) I proudly direct you to the University of Miami web site, and an announcement about some newly … Read More
Man, doesn’t the guy who owns this place ever come in and serve the guests? Or at least turn on the lights? Oh wait, that’s me. Right, right. And I couldn’t even get in at first; my browser was feeding … Read More
No, I haven’t died, though it might seem that way. There have actually been a number of things I’ve wanted to write about, but haven’t had the time. Ah, most of the ideas have fled now. I should give one … Read More