That’s right; the fifth draft of Genesis Earth is complete. It was a quick, easy edit, but there were quite a few problems with the last draft, mostly having to do with the physics and timing/distances. Anyway, here are the stats: ms pages: 335 words: 71,500 file size: 164 KB chapters: 16, prologue & epilogue… Continue reading Genesis Earth 5.0 is finished!
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Mercenary Savior 4.0 is FINISHED!
…and not a moment too soon. I leave for the Salt Lake airport in eight hours, to try and sell this ugly beast masterpiece at World Fantasy. Let’s hope I can find a few editors/agents who are willing to take a look at the manuscript! Here are the stats: Mercenary Savior 4.0 words: 123,045 pages:… Continue reading Mercenary Savior 4.0 is FINISHED!
Worlds Away from Home 1.2 is finished!
That’s right! Here are the stats: Worlds Away from Home 1.2 mss pages: 536words: 116,219file size: 259 KBchapters: 24start date: 9 June 2010end date: 16 August 2010 And here’s the wordsplash: Also, I don’t know if this is of any significance to anyone, but this is the song that I had playing while I wrote… Continue reading Worlds Away from Home 1.2 is finished!
What’s for lunch?
So a few weeks ago, I decided I needed to make some changes in my life and start eating healthier. I figured the best way to do this was to experiment with Middle Eastern cuisine, because: 1) it’s healthy, 2) it’s cheap, and 3) it’s fun! First, I made a batch of pita bread, using… Continue reading What’s for lunch?
Mercenary Savior 3.0 is finished!
That’s right–after nearly three months, the third draft is finished! How do I feel? Tired. It’s 2:00 am and I’m just coming off of three straight hours of writing. I. Need. Sleep. I will say this, though: finishing this draft isn’t quite as satisfying, knowing that it needs at least one more revision before it’s… Continue reading Mercenary Savior 3.0 is finished!
Graduation!
So last week, I graduated from college! That’s right: college is OVER! No more papers, no more homework, no more tests or quizzes or theses or final projects…at least until I decide I miss it all and go back to grad school. It was a big week, not only because of the ceremonies, but because… Continue reading Graduation!
I’m published!
That’s right–my first published story just came out in issue 58 of The Leading Edge. I am happy to say that after three years of formally pursuing my career as a writer, I am now a published author! The story is titled Decision LZ1527, and it’s about a guy asking a girl out on a date–as… Continue reading I’m published!
End of the apprenticeship
I got in a long conversation with my roommate tonight, where we talked about girls, government, the economy, 2010 elections, corporatism, Ursula K. Le Guin, and all other kinds of good stuff. Towards the end, we got to talking about my goals to be a full time writer, and I showed him the record I’ve… Continue reading End of the apprenticeship
Got a bite!
Just yesterday, I got a response to a query for Genesis Earth that I emailed to an agent at Nelson Literary Agency, LLC. Apparently, my query piqued their interest and they wanted to see the first 30 pages of my manuscript! It’s not a huge development, of course–they haven’t requested the full, just a partial–but… Continue reading Got a bite!
Bringing Stella Home 2.0 is finished!
Just in time for the new year, too! I finished it at approximately 11:25 pm on New Year’s eve 2010. Here’s the breakdown: ms pages: 491 words: 136,095 file size: 1,869 KB chapters: 30 start date: 14 July 2009 end date: 31 December 2009 And the wordle image: I’m glad to have it finished. It’s… Continue reading Bringing Stella Home 2.0 is finished!