Monthly Archives: March 2010

Flash Stance

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

I should write more flash fiction. It’s a great way of keeping up your daily word count, while at the same time not having to commit to a bigger project or challenge. Lord knows, I don’t need the encouragement to get … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, run.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

I have a totem. A familiar, if you will. A spirit animal that is with me always, a nurturing friendly presence that helps to define, while at the same time disguising me. In some ways it is akin to the … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Rites

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

As we’re coming up on another month of writing, I thought you might be interested to know how I go about knocking out 1670 words or four pages of script a day. It’s not as tough as it sounds. My … Continue reading →

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Script Frenzy

Posted on March 21, 2010 by

Because I believe in making life difficult for myself, I am doing Script Frenzy this year. Hence the badge over yonder. This is the script-based version of the Nanowrimo challenge that I’ve done for the past 4 years now. Same … Continue reading →

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Cape Wrath

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

I’ve had it with superheroes. There, I said it. I’m sick of capes, bored with masks. I’ve had enough. There’s no one event that has led me to this point. No real tipping point. Rather, it’s a feeling that’s developed … Continue reading →

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Locked Up

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

As a postscript to my SF Door post, please enjoy Greg J. Smith’s post on The Airlock as seen on Serial Consign. It manages to squeeze in reference to the juicy set design of Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine”, too. Rob’s Recommended … Continue reading →

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For Your Consideration

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

Oscar season is over for another year, the tents and awnings are coming down, the pretty dresses are, for the most part, going back to their designers. What have we learnt this time around, Readership? 1. It is possible to … Continue reading →

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How A Geek Rolls

Posted on March 6, 2010 by

There seems to be a visual shorthand that film-makers employ when they want the viewer to quickly get the idea that their lead character is something of a geek. Oh, sure, there’s the usual sartorial (glasses, trousers that run slightly … Continue reading →

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Food Hell

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

Let’s start with a song, shall we? Amanda Palmer has, I think, nailed the experience of food hate. We all have one. That foodstuff that you don’t just dislike (sprouts), or refuse to have on your plate (sprouts) but will … Continue reading →

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