That Which We Are Reading
Shiri: Just finished Shovel Ready by Adam Sternbergh (2014) and it is on the “highly recommend” list. The style is innovative and minimalist, very slick without...
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World Building or, Seriously, I’m Not a Moron
World building is important. Some people hate it. I happen to love it. I love knowing every detail of my characters’ lives: their favorite flower,...
Prediction: The Returned (movie)
Shiri’s Prediction: Much like the ever developing arsenal of anti-vitals can manage HIV into a chronic disease, a drug called “the Return” can coral zombism...
Let’s talk tools #3: Analog writing implements
It took me a long time to accept that paper and good old analog writing implements, a.k.a. pens and pencils, are still far superior to...
Let’s Talk Process 3: Your Mightier Than The Sword
On the last new Almost Human, a man and woman in that near-future world declared their undying love for one another by handwriting notes proclaiming it....
This Week’s Good Thing
Recording this past week was delayed due to real life intrusion. Such things happen. There shouldn’t be a gap in posting schedule, so ya’ll out...
Prediction: Oculus
Shiri’s Prediction: If Harry Potter has taught us anything, it’s the fact staring into mirrors is dangerous. I won’t give J.K. Rowling credit for any...
That Which We Are Reading
Shiri: Empire State by Adam Christopher (2012). Super cool concept. Half-way in, still pondering a couple of the organization decisions and the execution. I don’t mind...
Flash Fiction Prompt: Snake’s Eye View
Earlier today, I heard this story: “My wife and I each had a tortilla as part of dinner. We went to get more and found...
You Can’t Go Home Again …
Or can you? My generation (I’m talking 30-mid 50s here) may not be the greatest generation, but at the moment, we’re writing the scripts, doing...
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