The interior designer’s approach to story

I recently read a fascinating post on John Brown’s blog with an interesting exercise for analyzing the kinds of stories you most like to read.  By finding out what really turns you on in a story, you can have a much better idea what to write, and how to make your own stories better. He… Continue reading The interior designer’s approach to story

Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein

Bomb warning.  Third bomb warning.  This is not a drill.  Take shelter at once.  Any shelter.  You are going to be atom-bombed in the next few minutes.  So get the lead out, you stupid fools, and quit listening to this chatter!  TAKE SHELTER! Thus begins the wild and crazy story of Hugh Farnham, a middle… Continue reading Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein