Tag: X

  • 25-02-28—Raccoon in Space (Chloe’s Kingdom)

    This post, I’ll remember to not leave the placeholder “XX” in the subject line. … I hope. Halfwhisker, draft 1… I’m declaring done. Strictly speaking, I haven’t fully written my way to the end of the book, but I have the outline written out, and I’m just done with draft 1. Been hammering my head…

  • 2025-02-05—Baen, SPSFC, Character Deaths

    2025-02-05—Baen, SPSFC, Character Deaths

    A little over a week ago, I commented on the Ark Press, Larry Correia, and Baen publishing situation. I shared the information I knew and then speculated mostly that Baen was falling from grace as a newer, more experimental publisher moved into Baen’s niche and poached a lot of Baen’s talent. In my mind, Correia…

  • 2025-01-24—A Long One

    Good morning, afternoon, or whenever you read this! It’s been… oh dear, it’s coming close to a month since I last posted anything. That simply won’t do! And it also means this might be a bit of a long one. Life has been crazy for me lately, so I haven’t gotten a lot of writing…

  • 2024-12-09—Lore-Dump, Over-Exposition

    I read an X-post somewhat recently where an author was trying to drum up interest for his debut novel by promising to post lore on his world; encyclopedia entries, that’s what the promise seemed to me. I wish him luck, and if he gets his gambit to work I’ll be curious to learn his ways—but…

  • 2024-09-09—Chin Up, Fingers Down, Perfect Day(s)

    Hello again! The best writing advice I’ve ever received was from Larry Correia: Butt in chair, hands on keyboard, turn off distractions. This general idea is key for productivity and success in just about any part of life. Need to dig a hole? Shovel in dirt, boots on the ground, remove distractions. Literally any other…