World Building “The key to building a world is the structure,” Grand High Architect Vlgin said to the class. Outside the thick windows the outline of a planet made in steel, vast bands of latitude and longitude miles across describing a world forty thousand miles. The awed class of students watched the megaproject. Their teacherContinue reading “Flash Friday #12”
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How to Steal
And why robots can’t do it right. Art inspires art. It doesn’t really matter what it is. The mere act of engaging with art will give you ideas. Books, poetry, painting, sculpture, film, fashion, theater, music, dance, crochet, whatever. All of it gives you an idea simply by engaging with it. Even a brief glanceContinue reading “How to Steal”
Flash Friday #11
Dark Magic Ferro fumbled with his spear, alone in the watch. Everyone else had gone off to drink tonight, which is why they weren’t responding to his warning cries. In the road, approaching him steadily, was a hooded figure. The night made it difficult to see exactly what they were wearing, but the occasionalContinue reading “Flash Friday #11”
The Quest #21
One up, none down. Haven’t started applying to picture book agents yet, but I have been scoping some out. I’ll have to make a query letter and research what they’re looking for. My story is a silly little adventure and doesn’t teach children much, but it is a fun read. After a talk with aContinue reading “The Quest #21”
Flash Friday #10
Blade Master Water fell down a short drop into a large pond. Fish swam lazily in the waters. The gardens were peaceful as students filed in. Noble men and women, here to study beneath the famed Blade Master. This rite of passage, widely celebrated for all people of high birth. Their coming of age requiredContinue reading “Flash Friday #10”
A Million Words
A million words. Looking over what I’ve written since graduating, I think I’m approaching a million words of fiction. It helps when I write every day. This was just a thought, so here’s the tally to see if I was right. The Ring of Dain Thar Duin ⸻ 210,000 words (that a long epic fantasyContinue reading “A Million Words”
Flash Friday # 9
Chef Gaspar’s Gastric Gastropod Grief Anthony slouched into the kitchen, a yellow ticket waving in his hand. Another one. They never stopped coming in this place. “What!” Gaspar snapped. “Don’t just stand there. Tell me what I have to make!” Anthony looked taken aback. “It’s not my fault the staff are all sick. They undercookedContinue reading “Flash Friday # 9”
The Quest # 20
One in and one rejected. So be it. Still haven’t reached out for a children’s book agent, but that’s locked and loaded. So far this year I have written a thousand words each weekday. A friend of mine has begun to query and has been sending me some agents that she comes across. Nice toContinue reading “The Quest # 20”
Flash Friday #8
Rory Kaufman: Dentist to the Stars A heavy pirate ship stole across the void. It was coming right at Rory. He wasn’t sure why they wanted him, but there was no avoiding it. He was in a little rock hopper. They had nukes. The two ships drifted towards each other on intercept course. He couldContinue reading “Flash Friday #8”
The Importance of Reading Garbage
I think when making art, it is important to see bad art too, not just the masterpieces. Of course, I don’t mean to denigrate what people make, but lots of art does not resonate with people. Finding an audience is an important part of making a career in art. Some people don’t like the MonaContinue reading “The Importance of Reading Garbage”
