Writing mechanics and writing in general
Creating that special fiction world readers want to spend time could be akin to some higher power creating a new and intriguing world people might wish to inhabit, or at least until the two-headed, methane-breathing Gogalons descend upon them from the surrounding hills. Of course, there are similarities and differences between these two creation types. […]
Competing With the Gods Read More »
The main reason I write is because I cannot not write. It’s like breathing for me. If I stop, I can only suspect what would happen next. Plus I enjoy it. Just like I enjoy breathing. It keeps things moving, keeps the blood flowing, makes everything else possible. What’s not to like? But the main
As I’ve said, I tend to avoid (or try to) the black-and-white manifestations that present themselves to me in my life. By this I mean the uncorrupted or totally corrupted of anything. I really don’t believe that the absolute bad or good exists in anything; that is, giving exception to such things as tornados and
My interest in characters, fictional or otherwise, increases as their flaws, frailties and eccentricities are revealed. Preferably, surprisingly so, layer by layer, and with much painful angst; not belly-button gazing, but reflection and revelation and reaction to their human condition, and what the hell they’re going to do about it or no. Perfect or near-perfect
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