Non-selfie absorption When I was about 11 or 12 I was given a camera. It was a Hanimex 110 FF with a slot to insert the flash, which consisted of a double row of bulbs that died in a quiet but glassy sphffft sound upon each single use. Imagine a sudden blaze of glory like from … Continue reading Pictures in less than 1000 words
Month: January 2015
Book & Movie Relationships
The movie of the book will never be ok for some People will say (whatever) film leaves out plot devices, or characters, or the casting is wrong, or the location isn't correct. While such criticisms may or may not be accurate they do not reflect the essential source of the unease about the movie/book relationship. Our … Continue reading Book & Movie Relationships
Investigating and some nonsense about writing
One of my favourite books is Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco. No. Don't roll your eyes. I geddit. I have to let you know I have a deep and abiding love of The Wind in the Willows and reveal that I did waste a few teen hours in the alien realm of Sweet Valley High and many … Continue reading Investigating and some nonsense about writing
Doctor Who: Concepts for Writers
Writers need to consider specifics in the creation of their narratives. For instance, they need to put a bit of thought into names and plot developments. But apart from this, there are the large concepts that should at least be thought about, if not addressed directly. Some of these concepts are time, emotion, relationships and environment. … Continue reading Doctor Who: Concepts for Writers
Concerning the One Ring
The true story of my own ring (of power), and it's inevitable corrupting influence and loss. I was sad to be free of it. And still am. It wasn't mine to throw away and I didn't give it up freely. I admit it was precious to me as it was an inheritance and I want … Continue reading Concerning the One Ring
One out of Four Aint Bad
A lot has happened for a new year. Three rejections and one acceptance and we're not even half way into January. It's easy to be happy with a submission acceptance. It is, after all, kinda the objective. Right at this moment, it's the best thing in the world to know someone else sees something of … Continue reading One out of Four Aint Bad
Big Bad Truth Tellers
Once upon a time, the villain of the piece was the King of Lies, who would lead the main character astray, away from the truth and light and all good things. Sounds epic, biblical even, doesn't it? Thing is, this has changed. The King of Lies has lost his crown and I'm not sure when exactly. Perhaps … Continue reading Big Bad Truth Tellers
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