The continuing–albeit disjointed–saga of the group I’m currently calling the “Fearless Five.” To answer your questions: Yes, I do watch House. And yes, DeeAnn, I am still working on that outline for “Reunion.” I’m working on it! Read “Higher” at…
Category: writing
Not an Actual Business Discussion
As seen on Twitter*: And the song in question: http://youtu.be/zhd-kiXDhis That is all. * “Twitter is for dick jokes.” – Mike Monteiro
I am a Prize-Winning Screenwriter
Against my own expectations, I appear to have won an actual writing competition: Since this is probably the closest I’ll ever come to actually getting this show produced, I am definitely going to attend the table read next month. I…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Godwin’s Backstory”
So I expanded my 127th 512, “Godwin’s Law,” into a longer story. Banged out an 11,000-word first draft on Wednesday, then cut it down to 9,500 on Thursday and submitted it for my Sunday critique group. This is one of…
YAtopia Pitch Contest
Don’t ask me how I heard about this, because that has been lost in the haze of carefree web surfing. (It was probably Twitter.) Pitch Contest with Natalie Fischer! Hello guys. I have another amazing opportunity for you. Fantastic agent,…
The Subjective Measurement Blues
Warning: lamentations ahead. I’ve been feeling some self-doubt lately about this whole writing-as-a-career thing. In large part, it’s because very often when I read a piece of published fiction–sometimes an award-winning or critically acclaimed genre story–I feel like I just….
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Five
Last day of the retreat! We gathered in the lounge for a group photo and some wrap-up activities, including a word count tally (DeeAnn came in 6th overall) and door prize drawing. There was a giant gummy bear involved. DeeAnn’s…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Four
Today’s sightseeing highlight: Roosevelt elk! We had to drive a couple of miles down the road to find them, but there they were. One of them had antlers. Also in that field: cats! Two of ’em. I know what you’re…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Three
“Fiction? I hate fiction!” That’s my new rallying cry. Sorry, you kinda had to be there. It snowed a little last night. We could still see some of it in the trees up on the mountain this afternoon: Today was…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Two
First, the good news: – enjoyed a lovely pancake breakfast, courtesy of Patrick.– enjoyed a lovely talk on setting by Kat.– delicious sandwiches for lunch!– enjoyed a lovely talk on reading aloud by Mary.– nice salmon dinner and conversation with…