After reading a really good book, or watching a TV show or movie, I find myself adopting the speech patterns of a character that I identify with. Sometimes it sticks around for a few days, other times it sticks around … Continue reading
I would like to say that I am a complete original. My ego would prefer that I depict myself in this essay as a creative genius who oozes unique ideas all the time. Honestly? Well if I’m being honest, then … Continue reading
I seem to keep coming back – again and again – to this laundry list of authors: Robert A. Heinlein, Alan Moore, Ian Fleming, Neil Gaiman, Alan Lightman. These are the writers that have inspired my attempts at writing stories … Continue reading
In my reading habits, I imagine I am eclectic. My favorite fiction writers range from Richard Powers to Thomas Hardy to Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood. But really, those aren’t all that different. All use a lot of big words, … Continue reading
What’s that they say about imitation? Well, apparently I’m incompetent when it comes to flattery, because as far as I can tell my writing looks absolutely nothing like my favorite authors’ efforts. If I was the snooty type, I’d claim … Continue reading