This year I'll be participating in National Novel Writing Month for the first time, and I'll be using a story idea that I have not yet thoroughly developed (I'm totally using this as an excuse to play with unknowns, which is always a blast). The Phantoms' Interpreter Author: "Tea and Ideas" (my NaNoWriMo name) Genre: … Continue reading The Phantoms’ Interpreter
Category: Publication Updates & Works in Progress
In Transition
One week after spring finals, I begin my last semester of grad school (WOOOOOOO yeeeeaaaaah!! AHAHAHA, oh FINALLY!!!). It makes me happy. The LAST Semester A couple of writing goals will be met these next 3-ish months: First, it might seem like Villainy (science fiction - involves space travel) left for a solo trip … Continue reading In Transition
Let’s Play A Game
I promised myself some sort of fun story surprise and I now know what it's gonna be, and I need your help. It's like an improv (sketch comedy) game: I beckon the audience (you) for suggestions with which I'll concoct a scene. THE RULES! You have from now until the end of Friday to post suggestions in the comments, and … Continue reading Let’s Play A Game
Short Story Improv: Bears Wear Pants
A few weeks ago, when one of my professors was 30 minutes late for lecture, I doodled a random stretch of story. Here's What Happened I started with the idea of adult friends meeting up (do I want it to be "modern?"). Two guys walk to the Main Guy's new home which is one of five mansions on … Continue reading Short Story Improv: Bears Wear Pants
Beyond the Night Zoo
That took way longer than I thought it would but the actual publishing process with KDP was so easy, I felt like I was doing it wrong. Thus concludes my first attempt at an illustrated story! About "Night Zoo" Midnight at the Gate: Phantasy Night Zoo, Vol. I will be one of a dozen or … Continue reading Beyond the Night Zoo
UPDATE: Graphic Novel, Vol. 1
Working Title: The Imaginary Night Zoo Official Title: Phantasy Night Zoo How I've Previously Introduced the Series: "A legend surrounds the hedge maze and animal statues of the Maye Botanical Garden. On new moons, the statues climb from their pedestals and are managed by a man in a top hat. The man is the zookeeper and the garden his zoo." … Continue reading UPDATE: Graphic Novel, Vol. 1
Fall 2016 Story Updates
The Imaginary Night Zoo, vol. 1 will be ready by November as planned (an exact date has yet to be set; I'll give a heads up when I know). Having someone else edit (Villainy) hasn't been as scary as I thought it'd be. It's actually given me ideas. So! While I could settle with what I … Continue reading Fall 2016 Story Updates
Project Updates & Evil Comrades
Projects Villainy goes in to see the editor in 1.5-ish weeks (sounds like a doctor's visit....) Villainy is looking at an October release date. The Imaginary Night Zoo is looking at a November release date. New Semester The start of a fall semester at university always ends up feeling more like a "Happy New Year!" moment … Continue reading Project Updates & Evil Comrades
How I Embraced Villainy
Villainy (the story) began in January 2014 when my best friend, Megan, sent me a writing prompt: "What does your villain do on Tuesday nights?" Immediately a nameless villain with ridiculously normal Tuesday nights was born. And he became a part of an outrageous clash of cliché vs anti-cliché forces, one of two nameless characters I referred to only as "Hero" and … Continue reading How I Embraced Villainy
Works in Progress
Please allow me to introduce two of my babies: Villainy Genre: Science Fiction, Novel A Tidbit: Despite being a much-loved symbol of hope, Captain Hiroh Finner feels only murderous intent which is reserved entirely for a certain master of terror. He has hunted this man across galaxies for fifteen years. A brilliant, evil and nonsensical villain who … Continue reading Works in Progress
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