In which we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dan Egnor and PuzzleHuntCalendar.com (self-plug: hear our interview with Dan in SnoutCast #76: “One Calendar To Rule Them All” )! Also: NSFW language, but you knew that. [ Download mp3…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Time is Not on My Side”
Better late than never, right? (He said, as he posted on Sunday the thing he should have posted on Friday. Oops. Too much holiday cheer, I guess…) Read “Time is Not on My Side” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #97: Neuroplasticity
This is not our best podcast. [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:59 – “brainy”01:17 – “For a Healthy Brain in Old Age, Start Early” (NPR, January 4, 2007)03:20 – “Stay Mentally Active” (Alzheimer’s Association, 2011)05:14 – “Nine Stubborn…
Christmaaaaaas!!
Honestly, I’m surprised someone didn’t do this sooner: (Source: Kevin David Anderson) Hope you’re all enjoying your winter holiday(s), whichever one(s) you may celebrate! DeeAnn and I will be doing our traditional Christmas Day movie marathon, this year with our…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Meet Suit”
This week’s piece is a first-draft excerpt from a longer story which began with “Unanswered Questions.” The current draft of Lirrina’s speech in that story is much shorter, because she’s only a minor character. I might use a version of…
SnoutCast #96: By the Numbers
Math is hard. Let’s solve puzzles? [ Download mp3 – 27 MB ] 00:59 – “statistically significant”01:40 – compiled for Doctor When: Curtis’ personal puzzlehunting history08:56 – other statistics: regarding this very podcast!14:48 – five minutes of disclaimers later, a…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Interview Prep”
More from this year’s NaNoWriMo draft, because my capacity for laziness is great. And no, this conversation is not as autobiographical as you might imagine. Read “Interview Prep” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #95: Gamer Profiles – JESSICA & JEFF WALLACE, SharkBait/Briny Deep
Joining us this week from Seattle, Washington: Jessica and Jeff Wallace talk about how they’ve built their family around Gaming. Literally! [ Download mp3 – 23 MB ] 00:59 – “kindred”01:39 – Jessica says, “I am a Puzzle Geek.”03:31 –…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Police Duality”
It occurred to me this week that I haven’t yet exercised my laziness and excerpted any part of my NaNoWriMo output from this year as a 512. So, here you go! (This bit is not particularly skiffy, but rest assured,…