The internet can be a cesspool that promotes the worst of humanity. But? It can also bring people together. Depending … More
Category: Conventions
I grew up with parents attending Science Fiction and fantasy conventions. After a decade or two off, I’m now back as a writer! And spend FAR too much time in writing themed panels, taking notes from the experts! Plus, I squeeze in a bit of cosplay.
What The Writer Needs To Know: The Brain and The Body
Writers do their best to bring life and authenticity to the full range of human conditions. Sadly, however, writers are mere mortals and can fall into some trope-tastic misunderstandings and assumptions.
It’s time to set the record straight.
YA Futures
YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What does YA science fiction look like today?
Here are 3 things they AREN’T looking for.
And 10 that they are.
Booktube: The World of YouTube Book Discussions
If you’re interested in book reviews, book suggestions, and book analysis — in video format, BOOKTUBE has you covered.
What is #booktube? you ask.
I’ve got notes from the experts!
#youtuber #youtube #worldcon2019 #worldcon #podcaster #books #amreading
Done To Death: The Art of Killing Characters
When you’re reading a story and a character dies, you can tell if it’s just the writer trying to manipulate … More
The Future of Podcasting
In my last Balticon53 post, we discuss:
1. Where podcasting came from?
2. Where is it going?
3. And 7 tips for better podcasts
What podcasts do YOU listen to?
How To Tell Science From Pseudoscience
Throughout time, there has always been a struggle between science and pseudoscience. Even as we’ve learned more, done better, some … More
Sex, Sexuality, and Worldbuilding
My last post was on asexual representation. Literally. Today, I bring you the flip side. I mostly write younger stuff … More
Making the Asexual Textual
Some people are sexually attracted to the opposite gender, some are attracted to the same gender, while others are attracted … More
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 