Category Archives: News

Not tonight, I got a headache

No story today, I'm afraid. I'm half done with one, and I'm really pleased with it so far, but other priorities, responsibilities, and unforgivable misdiagnoses have gotten in the way. I'll do my level best to finish it this weekend. Thanks for your patience and patronage! EDIT Monday, August 16: Looks like I'll be lucky

Midweek Observations

Apparently, nothing makes a week fly by like self-imposed creative deadlines. As Wednesday has come and gone, and the Friday deadline looms too close for comfort, the following things are on my mind: When working on a story, it is better not to tell everyone you know about it. If you do, that story will grind to

Gratitude, Scribd, and Upcoming Fun

First, thanks to everyone who has checked out the new site! I've received lots of encouraging and helpful remarks through the comments thread, Facebook, and by email, and I appreciate them all. I'm planning on posting the 13 stories on Scribd as well, which fancies itself "the YouTube of Documents." Scribd offers offers easy instructions for

13 Short Stories in 90 Days

Until October 1 of this year, I will be completing and posting a new short story every Friday. 13 stories in 13 weeks. Why? I need the practice. Okay, that's the short reason. If you want to know more, read on. If not, I hope you'll consider coming back this Friday morning, checking out the short story, and giving me

My Heart's in the Strangest Place

If Basia Bulat came to guide us into spring, and these kooks were here to take care of our summer needs, then the Walkmen have arrived to usher in autumn with a powerful new album. I could listen to this song over and over. In fact, I just did.

A Concert Film Starring Iceland

Got four minutes? Check out this trailer: