I don’t know how many of you caught my post at Turtleduck Press mid-February about how I believe that we are not only a product of our experiences, but also what we’re exposed to, and how important books can be to a young child. What brought on such introspection was the death of Brian Jacques, [...]

Turns out it’s hard to follow Alpaca Poetry. Ever had a story you really want to write – premise, characters, setting, the whole nine yards – but something was missing that was keeping you from actual writing. Aggravating, isn’t it? As best I can figure, this missing bit is the feeling.  Even that is unnecessarily [...]

Once again, the Friday Round-up did not get rounded up, so today we will be discussing alpacas. How can you not like alpaca?  They are fluffy and evil.  I submit the following as evidence (and also dare you not to laugh): Star Wars Alpaca The comedic timing of the alpaca can be compared to the [...]

First of all, I apologize.  I’ve been doing a lot of writing entries lately, and I generally try to do an even mix between writing, reading, and general gushing over things like Landsquid and space shuttles and chocolate chip muffins.  I shall try to restore the balance. (Serious, chocolate chocolate chip muffins?  Best Ever.  Plesiosaur [...]

So you’re writing a book.  Aside from plot and character, one of the most important things is setting.  This determines the when and where of your story. Let’s say you’re writing urban fantasy or contemporary fiction or something that takes place in the real world about, oh, now.  You’ve got a couple of choices.  You [...]