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Another textbook? Why not? There’s still plenty of good stuff worth learning, and I couldn’t cram it all into the first three. Naked Notes! is now available at Amazon. Do a writer friend of yours a HUGE favor, order a signed copy from me!
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Zeus’s Cookbook is now available. Don’t miss this bizarre story of Greek deities served up in a strange, new way! Autographed copies make great gifts, y’know. Drop me a line if you’d like one.
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Category Archives: Writing
Why do we ignore some wonderful people?
It occurs to me that many of the people I used to work with–computer programmers for the most part–were very literal thinkers. They didn’t endeavor to be assholes, but they often managed the role without much effort. (Some of them were … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, novel writing, short fiction, Writing
Tagged autism, blind, Cerebral Palsy, crippled, deaf, Downs, Fiction, handicap, handicapped, Harper Lee, quirky, special ed, special education, special needs, Steinbeck
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I don’t wanna push it, but…. (Encore)
Getting behind, for me, is inevitable, damn it. I’ve got lots of stuff to do, and when it comes to saying “No!” to new projects, I suck harder than the Atlanta Braves in the postseason–and coming from a die-hard Bravos … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, short fiction, Writing
Tagged cowboy up, editing, Fiction, How-to, lingerie models, memoir, Muse, strippers, write anyway
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What’s a tree? (Encore)
My niece, a medical receptionist, witnessed something inspiring last week in the waiting room at the doctor’s office where she works. There were a number of people waiting to see the doctor, and among them was a little girl about … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, short fiction, Writing
Tagged caring, emotion, feeling, helping, imagination, kids, senses, sensory words, Sensory writing, understanding, Writing
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Best Damned Squirrel Dog — Part Two
I posted the first half of an old favorite last week. If you missed it, you can catch up here. And now, I’m pleased to present the conclusion of “The Best Damned Squirrel Dog (Ever).” I’d love to hear what … Continue reading
Best Damned Squirrel Dog (Ever)
Editing deadlines are looming; I’ll soon be teaching classes in multiple locations; I’m hip-deep in two new novels, and it’s time to post new material in my blog. Of course, none of this gets me any closer to the end … Continue reading
Posted in Historical writing, short fiction, Writing
Tagged artillery, battle, cannon, Civil War, dog, ghost, girl, gun, guns, halter top, history, hunting dog, national park, park ranger, runner, running, squirrel, unrequited love
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A Breed Apart
As we swing into fall, I find myself thinking more and more fancifully. This little tale captures a bit of that. Let me know what you think! “C’mon now, Lacy,” her father said as he prodded the sow toward his … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged dragon, dragons, fantasy, farm, female protagonist, girl, magic, pigs, science, science fiction, SF, vet
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Model Homes, a Not-So-Short Story — Part 2
Last week, we left our intrepid dollhouse hunter next to a barn at ground zero of nowhere. Her presence had just been discovered by the man she’d been following, a man she suspects of holding tiny humans captive. (You can … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged aliens, dollhouse, dolls, fantasy, humor, little people, miniature, science fiction, SF, space, suspense
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