Alex Gordon's Blog, page 23
February 18, 2015
Wow, look at the time…
February is more than half over. I don’t know what to say anymore about how quickly the days pass. It frightens me. Still pounding away in the midst of deadline hell. That said, this JERICHO business is possibly–and I really, really hate to tempt Fate with this statement–the easiest time I have ever had plotting … Continue reading Wow, look at the time… →
February 10, 2015
A JERICHO snippet
No guarantee that it will survive revisions, but here’s a bit from the first chapter: The trail overlooked a small clearing shaded to dusk by low-hanging boughs. Against the darkness, strange plants shimmered, tapered stalks studded along their lengths with inch-long blooms. White as candlewax from top to bottom, from the leafless stems to the … Continue reading A JERICHO snippet →
February 6, 2015
“…it’s the paddling that keeps you on the board.”
A marvelous essay, found via Maryn McKenna, science writer par excellence, over on Facebook. I went through similar mental gymnastics as I struggled with the decision to take early retirement. Then my big dog fell terminally ill–not completely unexpected as he was an old guy, but you’re never really ready. At that point, I realized … Continue reading “…it’s the paddling that keeps you on the board.” →
February 1, 2015
Steve Bertrand on Books
My interview has been posted on the WGN Radio website!
January 31, 2015
Living on air
A short column over on Scientific American’s site about a recent study entitled Why Cash and Copyright are Bad for Creativity. Apparently the study concluded that: “…artists produce their worst work when they’re commissioned to produce it, … “The reason for this? Creativity is closely linked to motivation, and humans become creative when they’re internally … Continue reading Living on air →
January 30, 2015
Scary vs. scary
Sometimes my editor sends me things. Frex, this link to an article about a film entitled “The Witch,” which is being called “the scariest movie at Sundance” this year. Editor said that the description of the film reminded her of the opening chapters of Gideon. This is likely because of the historical aspects, but also, I … Continue reading Scary vs. scary →
January 23, 2015
Update: Radio, Radio!
Gonna be on the radio! Not sure when. I’m thrilled to announce that I will be on Steve Bertrand’s program “Steve Bertrand on Books” on WGN-720 AM. I will be recording the interview on Thursday 29 January, but I’m not sure when it will be broadcast. I will let you know! The programs are posted … Continue reading Update: Radio, Radio! →
Radio, Radio!
Gonna be on the radio! I’m thrilled to announce that I will be on Steve Bertrand’s program “Steve Bertrand on Books” on WGN-720 AM, on Thursday 29 January @3pm. The programs are posted online for later listening as well. I will link to my segment as soon as I can.
January 20, 2015
Bookstore visit
Just a reminder that I will be at Mystery To Me Books in Madison, Wisconsin this coming Friday, 23 January @630pm.
Alex Gordon's Blog
- Alex Gordon's profile
- 135 followers
Alex Gordon isn't a Goodreads Author
(yet),
but they
do have a blog,
so here are some recent posts imported from
their feed.
