Yes, that is pronounced “nice,” and yes, it is highly ironic. If you’ve ever enjoyed comic books, superhero movies, or Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, you might like my new short story, “Restart:” My name is Eddie. I am ten years…
Year: 2009
Friday Flash Fiction: “Zombies vs. Aliens”
You want high concept? I’ll give you high concept. Read “Zombies vs. Aliens” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Pay the Writer
After reading Monday’s blog post, my friend Loren emailed me to ask: “How soon do you realistically think it will be before you make money from writing?” I wrote up this response: I’ve been submitting short stories to magazines; if…
Money for Nothing
D recently received a mysterious $250 direct deposit from the VA into her bank account. Upon further investigation, she determined that it was an “economic recovery payment” to eligible Veterans, implemented as part of ARRA. It’s apparently also tax-free, and…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Art Attack 2”
My mother once said to me: “Art is more important than food.” I’m pretty sure she was joking. Read “Art Attack 2” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Even Klingon Warriors Mourn His Passing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvuWcnZF_8A May he moonwalk forever in Stovokor. Michael Jackson (1958-2009) ~CKL
Friday Flash Fiction: “Defeated”
This week: Magic! Read “Defeated” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Good Advice
From Consumerist.com: “If a man says he’s a police officer and flashes a badge at you, then tells you to have sex with him or he’ll arrest you, make sure the badge doesn’t say Geek Squad on it first.” ~CKL
Jotting Notes on my ‘Clues’ talk from GC Summit 2007
(with apologies to Larry Hosken) Some of this information is out of date, but there’s still useful stuff in here. And no, I didn’t do this merely out of narcissism; I’m writing up a “clue design primer” for general reference…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Kangaroo’s First Day with the Eye”
This week’s story features characters from Waypoint Kangaroo, the novel I’m currently revising. I still need to do a lot of restructuring and expand a few subplots, but I really enjoy writing these people. Read “Kangaroo’s First Day with the…