Brent Thomas's Blog, page 31

With a Little Help from Mom

Family effects every moment of our lives. This is true whether we like it or not. I am certainly who I am today because of family and how I was raised. And there is no reason to make this a past tense discussion. As I go along the day I am thinking of my family, … More With a Little Help from Mom

What App is That?

I like posting screenshots, and sometimes actual photos, of daily word counts. It keeps me motivated and also scratches that itch of yelling out into the world “I wrote something today!” Of course, I hardly expect the world to yell back, but it seems that almost every other time I do post such a picture, one … More What App is That?

Turning 85

This morning I was thinking about my mom and one of the many favors I’m likely to ask her. She’s smart and helpful. I’m lucky like that. Turns out that she was also thinking of me. She sent me a few pictures that made me smile. The first four might make their own blog post … More Turning 85

Japanese Tv and Realtors

I feel I should warn you that I am about to write critically of life here in Japan. Maybe you’ll agree. May be you won’t. Fair enough. This is based on my experiences and maybe they don’t align with your own. Or maybe it lines up quite closely. Either way, feel free to leave a … More Japanese Tv and Realtors

Finishing the Draft

I had a little bit of time today to sit in front of my keyboard and get some work done. Which turned out to be a great thing, because I managed to finish the first draft of my current WiP. My goal for this draft was 60,000 words. Of course, that is a rough 60k, … More Finishing the Draft

Grumpy Bird Reviews: Apoca Lypse Sink Ships

A little while back I finished a short story collection by Adam Wing. I wanted to make of point of showcasing it, because this is a collection that deserves more reads. Apoca Lypse Sink Ships by Adam Wing **Full disclosure: I am a friend and writing partner of the author who received an advanced copy … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Apoca Lypse Sink Ships

Liking Paper

I have an iPad. Combine that with an overall lack of space and that means that I’ve grown accustomed to reading digitally. For the past several years I can say a majority of what I have read has been digital. And there are many advantages to reading digitally. You can easily change the font to … More Liking Paper

Love and Burgers

Every now and then I am surprised by what is and is not easy to find here in Tokyo. Before I go on, I guess I should define what I mean by “easy to find” especially when I am about to talk about foodstuffs. There are several small markets close to my apartment. They are … More Love and Burgers

Almost at the Beginning

Today was a holiday. While that doesn’t mean as much as it used to, having a three year old who needs entertainment during holidays, it doesn’t mean that I was able to spend a good chunk of the morning writing. Now, I’ve been posting on this site everyday since 2019 started, but with camp and … More Almost at the Beginning

Are You Writing?

People don’t really ask me that question, but it is one I often ask myself. Of course I don’t mean it in a literal way. I am together enough to know if I am taking part in the actual act. Like right now: I am. When you are reading this: maybe. But the question stands … More Are You Writing?