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November 20, 2012
Trench Gristle 06: The Classic Approach
The Classic Approach By James Beamon Paul and Miriam met the old-fashioned way. That was the only way Miriam could describe it, as what they both wore had been out of fashion for centuries. She was in a 17th century … Continue reading →
November 12, 2012
War Journal 48: Digging in for Winter
I was actually hoping to stave off my latest war journal until I had something upbeat to report. But I got nothing. I’m still in a bit of a slump when it comes to acceptance letters. The weather’s turning colder … Continue reading →
November 5, 2012
Rant Grenade: In a World Where…
I know, two rants back to back! But the last one wasn’t technically mine, and in a world where Hollywood decides to gamble on my favorite childhood classics, one dude must speak his mind. First we have Star Wars. Surely, … Continue reading →
October 25, 2012
Rant Grenade: The Rant Fantastic
It’s been a good while since I ranted. I mean, what would I have to complain about with all the scenic beauty of war torn Helmand Province around me? My recent week has been full of good writing. I don’t … Continue reading →
October 18, 2012
Intelligence Report: Sites to Swear By
So you’re writing stuff in a fantasy world or the far flung future, wondrous places where folks don’t quite talk like we do, and things are getting tense. I mean heated. It’s expletive time, and goshdarnit, you don’t wanna frak … Continue reading →
October 10, 2012
Creative Combat Arms: Infoglossing
Creative writing is both an art and a science. Most online help focuses on the science of it, because science is definable, quantifiable, measurable… you know, easier. So you’ll see a lot of scientific formulas for good writing on the … Continue reading →
October 3, 2012
War Journal 47: The Muster
For those of you wondering, I haven’t died out here. Although last month it felt that way. I was in the dumps, wallowing in a quagmire of meh. Life in Afghanistan was depressing me, my lack of recent story sells … Continue reading →
September 11, 2012
War Journal 46: The Crom Cover Letter
Ok, so back in June or July or so I got a bit bored. And restless. I especially got tired of sending out the standard cover letter of “Dear Editor, please find attached story X. I have been published in … Continue reading →
September 6, 2012
War Journal 45: Firing Down
Ok, after a much needed break back in the States, I’m back in Afghanistan. My motivation to be here at all time lows, I’m working on stoking those coals that’ll get me fired up on writing, on blogging, on working, … Continue reading →
August 8, 2012
War Journal 44: Strategic Fallback
It’s trench warfare out there. Sometimes you win a publishing credit, sometimes you don’t. Sometimes it feels like you’ve written all the stories you’re gonna write, and other times it feels like you’re on the cusp of something big… huge … Continue reading →
