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Tha Family at Large and My Gender Issues

I consider myself a person of my generation working greatly to get over the linguistic prejudices of my generation. People who’ve zoomed with me or read my LinkedIn profile know my pronouns are “was/could be/might have been.” Those who recognize such see I’m determining my pronouns as time (or, being an author, tense) sequenced, not … Continue reading "Tha Family at Large and My Gender Issues"

Ten Minutes with RoundTable Regular and Poet, Author, and Dramatist Ken Weene

Kenneth Weene has published poetry, books, and plays (which have been produced and staged), and been a regular contributor and provided guidance to RoundTable 360°s during our first year, and we hope he continues for as long as we’re on the air. Hope you enjoy learning about Ken and his work.  

An Experiment in Writing – Part 19: Plotlines, Timeslines, Throughlines

I ran into a challenge with my work the past week or two. I had a long story (~9.5k words) originally penned (okay, typed) in 2013 (and I’ll bet I can find earlier copies in my notes somewhere) which I had revised once in 2016, three times in 2017, once in 2018, three times in … Continue reading "An Experiment in Writing – Part 19: Plotlines, Timeslines, Throughlines"

RoundTable 360° Dec 2024 – How Do You Bring On the Magic?

Our Dec 2024 RoundTable 360° session was “How Do You Bring On the Magic?” Regardless of your discipline, you entered it because something inside you drove you to it. Creators have a special place in society – they are gods of the universes they create. Most original source creation myths involve a sacrifice. December’s RoundTable … Continue reading "RoundTable 360° Dec 2024 – How Do You Bring On the Magic?"

Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 7 – On the Town

Chapters 5 and 6 had some minor rewrites, nothing worth reposting, which brings us to Chapter 7. Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 7 – On the Town Tom stroked Frank Sinatra’s fur as Stacey exited the Station’s main gate. She glanced over and chuckled. “You’re approved of. He doesn’t give up his seat … Continue reading "Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 7 – On the Town"

Raccoon Butt and Feeding the Kits

Sometimes meals at Chez Carrabis get hectic. Especially when the children are hungry. Being children, when aren’t they hungry? And mom takes a breather by sitting on her butt and chowing down. Makes one wonder if we should offer her a drink. Perhaps some wine. Maybe some flowers. And often, a simply thank you will … Continue reading "Raccoon Butt and Feeding the Kits"

Ten Minutes with RoundTable Regular and Artistic Alchemist Sarah Bowden

Sarah Bowden refers to herself as an Artistic Alchemist, and the truth of that can be seen in the cover and interior artwork of my The Shaman. Sarah contributed to several RoundTable 360°s during our first year and we hope she continues for as long as we’re on the air. She’s also the premiere guest … Continue reading "Ten Minutes with RoundTable Regular and Artistic Alchemist Sarah Bowden"

An Experiment in Writing – Part 18: Author Voice, Character Voice (Part 4)

This is the last experiment in the Author Voice, Character Voice arc. I mentioned in Part 1. I wrote back then there might be three, maybe more, and I was correct, there’s four. My goal has been to demonstrate the different voices at an author’s disposal. Part 1 focused on Character Voice. Part 2 focused … Continue reading "An Experiment in Writing – Part 18: Author Voice, Character Voice (Part 4)"

RoundTable 360° Nov 2024 – Who Goes There? – If a camel is a horse designed by committee, is an elephant a tuba designed by AI?

Our Nov 2024 RoundTable 360° session was “Who Goes There? – If a camel is a horse designed by committee, is an elephant a tuba designed by AI?” AI is the newest tech available to creatives. Historically, new tech – from cuneiform writing to word processing, from cave drawings to PhotoShop – has created distance … Continue reading "RoundTable 360° Nov 2024 – Who Goes There? – If a camel is a horse designed by committee, is an elephant a tuba designed by AI?"

Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 4 – What We Do in the Shadows (rewrite)

Chapters 2 and 3 had some minor rewrites, nothing worth reposting, as on to chapter 4’s rewrite (which included a name change). Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 4 – What We Do in the Shadows Vincent Quarrals watched Monique Modine exit Martin’s store from deep in the shadows of the Kristoffersen’s barn. Stacey … Continue reading "Fains I (A John Chance Mystery) Chapter 4 – What We Do in the Shadows (rewrite)"