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Aug 9, 2010 Other Writers, Science Fiction
A quick link to one of the first attempts I can remember to use the Web in ways that only it can be made to work.
Things change so quickly, but I enjoyed this quite a bit at the time. Very different way of experiencing a story.
Diving Into the Wreck
Jul 16, 2010 Other Writers
I’m reading Kris Rush’s “Diving Into the Wreck” now. I’m a bit over a third of the way through, and I have to say I’m really liking it. It’s been a nice, easy read with a compelling character and an intriguing story. Reminds me much of SF I read as a kid, but with a modern sensibility. [grin]
Best Western
Jul 10, 2010 Other Writers, Short Stories
I’ve got another recommendation–this time it’s not SF at all. I stumbled upon PRI’s Selected Shorts podcast, which is a show that features various people reading short stories of some note to a live audience. Often I like the stories, sometimes I don’t.
In this case, I quite enjoyed “Best Western“, a short story by Anne de Marcken (read by Laura Esterman). It’s the second story in this podcast. The first is good story–Rebecca Curtis’s “Twenty Grand” as read by Jane Curtain. But “Best Western,” in my opinion truly shines.
Recommendations
Jul 6, 2010 Other Writers
I’ve been derelict in my duty. I should note that my friend Lisa Silverthorne has three stories available on Smashwords, including one of my favorite of her stories–”Rena 733.”
I can also vouch for “When Sparrows Fall,” which has a deep power to it.
But, honestly, I really, really love “Rena 733.”
Try one, I’m sure you’ll want them all.
A Few Odds And Ends …
Jun 15, 2010 Business, Other Writers
First, I’m totally diggin’ Vera Nazarian’s Dreams of the Compass Rose. It’s a really smooth piece of writing that uses language as a spell in itself. Her characters really breathe, and her stories sneak up on you with a vengeance. Even better, she’s made it available for free in several e-formats. No time like the present, folks.
Next, the observant of you will notice I’ve added a Newsletter page. I promise to only spam you when it’s really spam-worthy. [grin]
And, finally, I’ve fixed the broken link in my last post that went to the Multitasking game. Sorry about that. Guess I lost my focus there.
