It starts slowly. Almost imperceptible. Like any good purge, it starts slow so that there is no panic. Nobody thinks twice, they just keep their eyes down and mind their own business, not wanting any trouble. They all know what is going on, its talked about in hush tones, they look for the signs, waitingContinue reading “On Time”
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The Quest #14
No change in the numbers. No rejections so no further queries. I found number of agents that look like a good fit. Unfortunately, their submissions are closed for now. I’ve been watching them for a little while now, checking every day for when they open. I want to make sure that I’m one of theContinue reading “The Quest #14”
Another Historical Thought
Often times when asked about the most important moments in history, people will mention great wars or battles. Some will mention treaties or an invention like the printing press. But I disagree. There are eight billion people on the planet right now, and all of us are here because of a few men making keyContinue reading “Another Historical Thought”
The Quest # 13
Numbers are steady. No rejections in the last few weeks so no additional queries. Maintaining ten out at any given time is the aim, because now that I am looking at active agencies, I need to make sure that I don’t query two people at the same house. I have a reference to an agentContinue reading “The Quest # 13”
Retelling the Odyssey
The piano is Penelope. This week I was thinking about one of my favorite songs. Disco Ulysses by Vulfpeck. The piece is a nice groove and I love a band of talented musicians who are with it. I’m bringing it up here because I like to think of it as a retelling of the Odyssey.Continue reading “Retelling the Odyssey”
The Quest #12
Sorry I missed last week. I was out of town and was busy doing this and that. The numbers are steady. Recently, a friend read and gave me feedback on the book I’m trying to get published. Getting back feedback is always an odd experience, because I never know if my writing is going toContinue reading “The Quest #12”
The Quest # 11
This time I met a wizard. In every quest, there comes a time for the protagonist to meet with a wise wizard who can help on the path. First, I’ve been maintaining about ten active queries at a time. I got one rejection from a more recent send. No harm, no foul. Keep up theContinue reading “The Quest # 11”
Stories in Games
How Twilight Imperium tells stories: We are living in the golden age of board games. Well, we were before tariffs. If you thinks that board games are Monopoly, Risk, or Sorry, take a look around now because games can do such much. Twilight Imperium 4th edition is a game I’ve played probably about 40 times.Continue reading “Stories in Games”
The Heart of the Matter
The Podcast is out. Check out the Heart of the Matter with Vicki and Wynne. I had a great time with them! And look to their site for more insight into writing.
The Quest #10
Numbers steady. I imagine my query is in a big email jumble, and by the time the agents get to them, they’ve already picked the authors they want to represent for the next cycle. Got to find a way to stand out. On that front, I do have news. I’ve done my first piece ofContinue reading “The Quest #10”
Michael Frutig 