Hi, Gang! Craig with you once more. I’m hacking this out with a glass of whiskey on my end table, so it might be a little more uninhibited than some of my posts. I’ll spend some time censoring myself before it goes live. Didn’t Hemingway advise to write drunk and edit sober? He might be … Continue reading Taking a second thought
History and Lore
Let’s learn from a case study
Hi, Gang. Craig with you again today. On occasion, I like to do a case study because authors can learn some things. You should all know by now that I prefer film to draw my conclusions because more people will be familiar with the source material. The small screen is full of things in my … Continue reading Let’s learn from a case study
Special Items: Paranormal
Hi Gang. Craig with you again today and I’m about to bite off more than I can chew. I write what I call speculative fiction. This is the stuff that requires a suspension of disbelief from your reader to enjoy the story. It’s a broad area that encompasses science fiction, fantasy, paranormal/supernatural, horror - and … Continue reading Special Items: Paranormal
Researching Other Time Periods
Happy Monday, SEers! You're with Mae today as we wind down to the last week of November. If you live in the U.S., that means it's almost Thanksgiving. I wish you a happy Turkey Day in advance. May it be filled with fun, family, and good food! Earlier this month, I shared a post about … Continue reading Researching Other Time Periods
Expansion Pack: Changing times
https://youtu.be/e7qQ6_RV4VQ Hi gang, Craig here once more with another Expansion Pack. This one has to do with setting, but it's as much a mental setting as a physical one. It's based upon the stress that changing times bring. I've lived long enough to remember bashing the side of the black & white television to make … Continue reading Expansion Pack: Changing times
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