Archive for February, 2009

William Shunn Flogs The Internet.

February 13, 2009 - 6:19 pm No Comments

William Shunn is a science fiction author, and the person that many people view as The Expert in terms of proper manuscript format for submissions. He recently started a Q&A blog he calls “The Flog” to discuss this often frustrating topic for writers. A handy resource to be sure!

Go check it out:

THE FLOG

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A Post-Modern Deconstructionist Video Journey Into A Writer’s Winter Vacation Mindset.

February 9, 2009 - 5:12 pm 5 Comments

A lot of people wonder how writers manage to maintain focus.

I have no idea.

My winter vacation from my other duties as a historical tour-guide/amphibious vehicle captain in Boston, Massachusetts, were meant to be constructive.

Here’s what they were:

Oh well.
Constructive is as constructive does.

Dracula’s Cape

February 5, 2009 - 11:59 am 2 Comments

Can you imagine owning Bela Lugosi’s Dracula cape?

How about Dracula’s ring or Calling card?

How does owning “Maria,” the robot from Metropolis sound?

A first edition Frankenstein, signed by Mary Shelly?

First edition Dracula, signed by Bram Stoker, Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, and more?

Alas, now you can.

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Steampunk Links for February

February 4, 2009 - 9:21 pm 1 Comment

I am an enthusiast of all things Steampunk.

Here is the most recent amalgamation of links:

The Paradox Mouse

Darkly Beautiful Mouse

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John Landis Interview

February 2, 2009 - 6:25 pm 3 Comments

Hi, and welcome to my shiny new blog.

Let’s kick things off with a John Landis interview:

John Landis

John Landis

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