Tag Archives: Fantasy

50k Slow: A Retrospective

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

I wrote my first completed novel as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNo). It was a wonderful experience, including the pace. Every novel I’ve seen through to “The End” since has been drafted at that same frenetic pace. Daily goals, … Continue reading →

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Pitches from the Pensieve

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

I’ve seen a lot of contests for writers go on in my years on Twitter, but I’ve never participated. Usually I don’t have anything ready. Then recently Kimberly VanderHorst asked me to be part of her team of mentors for … Continue reading →

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Game On!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by

It’s been too long since I really posted here. Even longer since I posted about how writing is going. There have been a number of reasons for that. I’ve been busy with gaming, among other things. Relaxing while I’m on … Continue reading →

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And The Story Flows On

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

I keep thinking of writing something here, but I never quite figure out what to say. That said, it’s been a while and I know some of you aren’t also on Twitter, where I’ve been more active. It’s time to … Continue reading →

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Pushing Myself Forward

Posted on October 12, 2014 by

I guess it’s time for a bit of a progress report. Besides, there are a couple of actual writing things I’d like to talk about. Yes, a post about writing, MY writing. Don’t everyone fall over in shock at once. … Continue reading →

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Words Go By

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

… And still I think about you. Bonus points if you know what song I’m paraphrasing here. In this case, “You” is Eben, the main character in Vintage. He’s been fun to write and I miss him already. I suppose I … Continue reading →

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Plantsing: Playing with New Toys

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

You know, I really did think I’d post more often during NaNo than this. Eleven days since my last post? Oops. Really didn’t mean to let that happen, but there’s been a bunch of stuff going on and it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Pushing Through Whatever

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

No, I’m not planning to post every day of camp, but I had something I wanted to share today. Yesterday was rough, I won’t lie. The whole day was, not just writing. I think this was largely due to the … Continue reading →

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Was That The Starter’s Pistol?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

It’s July 1st, which means it’s Canada Day where I am. We’re all celebrating the birth of our country up here. Lots of picnics, cottage visits and such things I’m sure, with fireworks to come this evening. Good times. How … Continue reading →

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I Have Lost My Mind

Posted on June 27, 2014 by

Funny, you’d think I’d miss my mind more, especially since I don’t think it’s coming back this time. Oh well. I can write without it, right? #JustSayYes There’s a reason I say I’ve lost my mind. It’s not just the … Continue reading →

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