When I started writing fiction, and thought of my potential audience, I knew who I wanted to appeal to: Everyone. Well, okay, that’s impossible, but I had this idea there was a sort of mass of “normal” people out there Read more
I was commenting to a fellow-writer that, in the slush piles I read, lately female main characters outnumber male main characters so much that the males stand out more and might have an unfair advantage because I find them refreshing Read more
Blog post idea suggested by Karrin. I’ve gotten rejection letters that said “It’s a good story, but it just isn’t science fiction enough.” I think that might be where this question is coming from? How much is enough, then? Let Read more
I recently re-read an old blog post I did on my rejection statistics for sold stories. I had sold 9 stories at that time (March of 2016) and averaged 10.1 rejections on sold stories, with 22 highest rejections and 4 Read more
Shockingly, I have two bookstore appearances scheduled next week, back to back! On Thursday, August 22nd at 7pm I’ll be reading at Mac’s Back’s on Coventry to promote the release of Apex Books’ “Do Not Go Quietly: Tales of Victorious Read more
Once again, I blog your requests! I was asked how I do my wee illustrations, which is a very flattering thing to be asked when you are Not Very Good at Art. (TM) So I decided the best way to Read more
I’ve uploaded my slide presentation on the history of Science Fiction in Cleveland for your enjoyment. It was a great presentation, thank you to all the people who came to see it. Here as your reward is the 1955 WorldCon Read more