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A Year Goes By …

I don’t want to wait until the actual anniversary. In fact, I’m a fortnight early. I’m always early. It’s the ‘what if’ problem: What if her site is gone? What if she’s deleted from WordPress? What if there’s a power outage on the day? What if … always, ‘what if’. Miss you, Mel, and hope … Continue reading A Year Goes By …

October, ergo All Hallow and All That

Laziness is with me these days, and I dawdle with the doodling and stuff, play with images when the hands don’t scream – even if the eyes do – and read and watch stuff done by others. This month is October. I’m sure there’s something people take great note of in October. Beer fest? I’d … Continue reading October, ergo All Hallow and All That

Silence is …

Today is the day I speak the truth. The real truth, not the inflated hyperbole that comes with those who profess to being the only ones who know the whole truth, the real truth. Not those people, not their truth. Mine. The flag flies. Not the flag of country, or state, or city or region. … Continue reading Silence is …

A Month for Reading …

And here’s a few books for those who enjoy short stories and anthologies: With the cat on the cover of The Haunted Train having a look inside: And one for the horrors of horrors And for something different, I’ve changed the cover for Who Will Rule Magic (but it may take a few days to … Continue reading A Month for Reading …

Ch-ch-ch-changes in life

It happens to all of us. We change. Life changes and we adapt. Sometimes, it’s a tough transition. Sometimes, it’s a forced transition. Sometimes, we do it for ourselves. I’ve been a bit sparse on the blog this year — due to some changes. Knew that was coming, didn’t you? What have I been up … Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-changes in life

A Little Bit o’ Sunshine

Bright as bright can be, the sun shines through the window and onto me. It gleams on metal, the walls and floors flicker reflect with lively reflections. Flashes of light from the locket on my desk, on the pocket button my my woolly vest. Sunshine, in the middle of winter, in the middle of the … Continue reading A Little Bit o’ Sunshine

Avatar

Is this a post about storytelling? Yes. No. When we read, we get immersed in the story. The character is our avatar. We are the character. But where do we get these experiences? How can we, the writers, know enough about life to put it down in such a way that another person who is … Continue reading Avatar

I Shall Return

Now, who said that? Whatever and however, I shall return sometime in May. I didn’t run away … well, not too far away, so I’ll be back on the boards in the fifth month.

We’re Infested

An anthology of creepy tales with lots of bities – and one of them is mine – UnBucolic! No links to buy yet, but I’ll get them up as soon as I’ve got ’em – publication date 31 March 2023 (that’s probably north of the date-line, so maybe 1 April here in Aus).

The Final AI

A short, short story: Four, now, or five? I can’t remember. Someone in the on-line forum said this is number five, but I’m only up to three. It’s important, I know it is. And I’ll do it. I will. Some things take time to consider, research, and seek advice before plunging in. I wouldn’t buy … Continue reading The Final AI