Cultures and Their Myths

How right were Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell? Are there underlying stories behind myths around the world? Or does the culture influence the myths.

CoNZealand, The Future of Conventions, and The Hugos

This blogpost has some context, some not-so-humble-bragging, and a response to current events in the literary community. You have been … More

CoNZealand – The Virtual WorldCon

This week has been a bit frantic. Every summer, the science-fiction and fantasy community gathers, anywhere in the world. This … More

Morgan’s 2020 Resolutions

Last year was a year of revisions, reading, and reflection.

This year? The goal is publication! I need to focus on what will get me there.

Creative Couples – Working Together

Some people work with partners. And some people like to work with their romantic partner. But whether you’re romantically involved or not, there’s techniques that could work for you.

At WorldCon2019, Heidi Goody led the working couples of Peter Morwood and Diane Duane, plus Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner in discussing how to maintain working and romantic relationships — with the same person.

Romantic Subplots

Most books out there, even the ones that aren’t romances, have a romantic subplot.

Here are tropes to use — and tropes to avoid.

Plus more!

Getting — and Staying Published

There are things writers can do to make things easier on themselves — or harder, once they find themselves ready to publish.

Which route do you want to take?

The Importance of Kindness

These days, people prioritize a lot of things. Truth. Honesty. Maximizing share holder wealth. But there is something that seems undervalued — often described as a tool of the weak by those who are so inclined. But they’re wrong.

Today, I’m talking about the importance of kindness.

Portrayals of Mental Health In Genre Fiction

Portrayals of people with mental illnesses have come a long way. From variety to accuracy to ending stereotypes. In the … More