Rob’s Update: Diary of a Madman
Greetings all
It’s almost time for Pennsic! If you see me there and mention you saw this message, I’ll give you a special discount.
I’ve spent much of the past two weeks packing and prepping. At Gulf Wars, I tried out a new layout. It wasn’t perfect on the trial run, of course, but I enjoyed it anyway and I think this will be better. Let’s hope my measurements work.
I also edited another module in Okkorim. We put one out each month, and I like the steadiness of the work.
Most of what I did these past two weeks is worldbuilding, or rather, galaxy building. I’ve had an idea for a mil SF in the style of Red Storm Rising, one of my favorite books, and I’ve written a bunch of snippets here and there over the past few years. I’m finally getting serious about it.
I focused on the astrography and political structure. This involved picking out a nearby set of stars that might have planets, setting up governments, fleets, and so on. I’m not done with that, but I’ve made huge progress. It’s exciting.
Over Pennsic, I aim to do a bunch of editing on some existing projects, expanding the worldbuilding, and perhaps even writing another short story for Raconteur Press.
With that, I’ll see you all soon!
What I’m Listening ToWe’re watching Burn Notice tonight. What a fun show.
Quote of the WeekI saw Ozzy a few times over the years, though sadly not the farewell show. No More Tears remains one of my favorite albums, though my favorite of his non-Sabbath songs is Diary of a Madman.
Today’s quote, however, is from Flying High Again.
I can see through mountains, watch me disappear
I can even touch the sky
Swallowing colours of the sound I hear
Am I just a crazy guy (you bet)
– Ozzy Osbourne, Diary of a Madman
Rob’s Works in Progress
Sowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)Upcoming EventsPennsic War, July 25 – August 10, Slippery Rock, PApennsicwar.org/P-Con, February 14-16, Dallas, TX
p-con.us//Tracked Items
My Weight Today: 360.2lbs
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Creator of the Firehall Sagas Universe
