Writing Prompts that don't suck: Story must include a unicorn hunter, a planet inhabited entirely by cats, a glitter gun. Meow? "This is clearly the wrong world, Lawrence," Eva said crossly as she pulled a climbing kitten from her leg and put it on the ground. They were in an empty city. An apocalypse world… Continue reading A short: Guns and Unicorns
Month: February 2016
Review: Apocalypse Now Now
Apocalypse Now Now by Charlie Human was an interesting read. His main character Baxter has a group of friends, collectively called the Spider, that distribute porn around the school. His gang and the other gangs seem to be handling business and he is dating a girl dame Esme. Then his girlfriend goes missing. Around the… Continue reading Review: Apocalypse Now Now
Mistake by a teacher! I’m flabbergasted
So I am helping a good friend of mine with her English class and I came across something weird. My friend is what I call English class timid. Some people are test shy and other people are wary of essays. I used to help people in University as well because some majors you just don't… Continue reading Mistake by a teacher! I’m flabbergasted
10 relationship tips
So since I have been in a relationship for 18 years I am going to impart some wisdom on how to have a successful 18-year relationship. I can't do longer than that because, given, the divorce rate, who the hell knows what the future brings. Thankfully my first tip I have down. Don't get married-… Continue reading 10 relationship tips
In a writing slump
I have a bit of a worry though. I am on this new medication for depression. I have in the past not been treated for it as it was assumed to be just related to the crapton of pain I am in all the time. That sort of sucks the life out of you and… Continue reading In a writing slump
High IQ? Sorry to say, less happiness for you
“Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.” - Ernest Hemingway I wonder why this is true. My IQ is not by any means off the freaking charts high. It is a modest 140. But I have always had a strong dissatisfaction with life. Almost like I enjoy my cynicism and melancholy. Perhaps… Continue reading High IQ? Sorry to say, less happiness for you
Amazon feature for book promotion or reviewing
There is a new feature for your books on Amazon. Or any book, even on you are reviewing. You can embed that take a 'peek' right into your post. Preview of White Witch Where Art Thou? On blogger I was getting the embedded review box. On WordPress it wants to open a separate window with… Continue reading Amazon feature for book promotion or reviewing
Poem to be published
There is a poem I wrote called,'Lost days'. Someone in a group mentioned a journal that was looking for submissions. So I submitted. The journal is Fine lines and is quarterly. I am of course happy about this. Always happy to get something published. However, this one came as a bit of a surprise. I… Continue reading Poem to be published
Review: The Outsorcerer’s Apprentice
Tom Holt is the author of Outsorcerer's Apprentice. A happy workforce, it is said, is a productive workforce. Mmmm. Try telling that to an army of belligerent goblins. Or the Big Bad Wolf. Or a professional dragonslayer. Who is looking after their well-being? Who gives a damn about their intolerable working conditions, lack of adequate… Continue reading Review: The Outsorcerer’s Apprentice
Review: No More Black Magic
No More Black Magic by A.L. Kessler My rating: 2 of 5 stars The book No More Magic is about a gifted witch and someone out to get her. She works with a vampire, who also raised her. She also works for the state on cases. She gets on a case that seems to have… Continue reading Review: No More Black Magic