Suanne Scissorhands

Writing

After I took a long look at Warrior’s Flame I realized that the story didn’t really get going until page ten.  I bit my lip.  I looked the other way–and I cut it all. The story is now 2,000+ words shorter, lookling slim and trim. At least I won’t have trouble making those word count limits . . .

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This Week In Words (10-22-06)

Writing

Casket >n. a small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valuable objects. 2. a coffin.  Gradulations >n. a joyful or happy exuberance of feeling as passed from one person to another.  A congratulatory salutation which has associated meaning of the individuals having moved on or progressed to a new sphere.  (From the

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Rejection!

Writing

Okay, so I’m not that happy about.  But neither am I sad.  Warrior’s Flame was rejected by F&SF.  The letter came in the mail today, but I didn’t get it ’til tonight ’cause it’s been that kind of day.  But it was polite and I was expecting it, so I’m not too broken up about

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The Longest Sentence in the English Language

Writing

You’ve heard of the itsy-bitsy spider that climbed the water spout.  You honor Thomas Edison, who reportedly tried 700+ times to get an invention working.  You’ve contemplated the hero Hercules, who was set twelve impossible tasks. But none of them have staying power like this sentence that just won’t quit.  If you’re not begging it to stop midway

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Stories on Tour at a Publisher Near You

Writing

I sent Star’s Seduction off to Apex last night, just before the midnight deadline.  That makes four stories out right now. Star’s Seduction at Apex (entry in the Halloween contest) Voice of the Sea at WOTF Ghost Spider at Shadowed Realms Warrior’s Flame at F&SF Soon I’ll be sending my Gladiator story out.  My goal is

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This Week in Words 10-15-06

Writing

These definitions were found on Dictionary.com.  Congeries >n. a collection of items or parts in one mass; assemblage; aggregation; heap: From the airplane the town resembled a congeries of tiny boxes. Grange >n. 1. a country house with farm buildings attached: Biddulph Grange.  Historical- an outlying farm with tithe barns, belonging to a monastery or feudal lord.

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Hugo, WFA and Nebula Stories

Writing

Here’s a cool place I just found out about.  It’s called Free Speculative Fiction Online, and they’ve sorted the stories by author, magazine, award, etc., in a user-friendly format.  I’m excited to read the Hugo, WFA and Nebula stories (and nominees) available.  I bask in their good vibes.

The Munching Hours

Writing

Many people go for midnight snacks, but for me it’s mid-day.  Any time in the middle of the day. I sit at my desk, writing away, and soon I get a little bored, or sleepy, or restless.  That’s when the snack attack hits.  Now, I know the danger of at-the-desk scarfing, and since I firmly

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WOTF Results for Warrior’s Flame

Writing

My story came back in the mail today . . . I was a quarterfinalist.  Which is probably pretty good, given that it was a dragon fantasy story (that’s two strikes against it) and very long at 12,000 words.  I dare say no more, for fear of sounding like an ungrateful wretch. I’m getting it ready to send

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