Some thoughts about impatience
Category: Thinking out loud
Stupid Decisions and What They Can Teach Us
Biking long distances and writing stories.
Letting Go of Fear
Perfectionism is a bitch.
Wow, That’s a Lot of Views
Celebrating a milestone at the Chimerical Dark
Writing What You Want
Who says you have to write a novel in order?
The Danger of Success
Success doesn't mean jack shit.
Writing from Other Perspectives
Is it fair for writers to write characters outside their lived experience?
Learning the Story
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Bluesky when I found this screenshot of a text that Gabino Iglesias had sent to a writer friend of his (not me, unfortunately). It read: "I write a book or a short story and by the end of it I'm a fucking expert... at that book or … Continue reading Learning the Story
Same Identity Crisis, Different Day
Sigh... Here we go again.
Level 44, Unlocked
For the second time in my forties, I'm spending my birthday recovering from surgery. Everything went as close to text book as can be expected and I'm recovering well, so no cool glass eye for me. But the recovery time has given me time and space to reflect. And today, on my birthday, I think … Continue reading Level 44, Unlocked