In the back of my recent [modest] newcomer success on YouTube, I found myself in a brief exchange with a “Christian Apologist” by the name of biblethumpingwingnut. You probably know where this story is going, but here’s what happened. Read more…
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Well, I think the title says it all, but if you need back story, check this post.
Update: Richard responded to this one. Personally, I think he’s throwing in the towel, what do you think? Find his response here. I won’t be replying directly again, as Richard’s skewed perception prevents him accepting any view that doesn’t align with his own, and I’ve wasted enough time on this. The words, both mine and his, are there for all to see. I’m interested to know what you all think. Read more…
This is actually a comment reply to Richard Carrier on his post, Atheism… Plus What? However, as the reply is near 2,500 words long, and as the only [non-fiction and public] writing I do these days seems to be comments on YouTube or blogs, I thought I’d post it here, so it looks like I still update my site. Especially seeing as there is a possibility that Mr. Carrier may decide to “moderate” my comment, in which case, this will be the only place to read it.
Update: Richard Carrier responded to this post, you can find his reply here. My reply to that reply should appear below it, eventually. In the meantime, you can find it here.
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It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, partly because I haven’t felt like waxing personal lately, and partly because I’ve been busy. Anyone who’s seen this website will know writing is high on the agenda for me, though. Read more…
It’s easy to be “inspirational” on the internet. To write a holier-than-thou blog post that declares proudly to the world that, “do these things, and life will right itself.” Of course, there are so many of these kinds of posts on the web that it’s hard to see value in the message of someone like, well, me. Read more…
I’ve been looking for an opportunity to get into podcasting for a while, whether it be as a voice or a more technical role, like editing. There was a short-lived gaming podcast that, unfortunately, died a death of distance, as my two American co-hosts and I found it difficult to consistently get together on Skype to record. Well, a year on, and I’m at it again. Read more…
I very rarely blog for the sake of blogging, and, recently, I was asked why.
When I post to this site the topic is generally one of three things; a post about a particular subject (new book, angry statement on the stupidity of others, and so on), an article of sorts (usually tech or gaming) or a short piece of fiction that has been written for the fun of writing. It’s been a long time since I wrote a “what’s going in my life” type of post that didn’t involve some kind of project deadline angle. Read more…
Well, OK, it’s not completely done, but my first novel, The Returners, is written, edited, formatted, and on sale in all (some) good eBook retail outlets, as well as in print. I say “not completely” because there is still promotion and [potentially] an audiobook to record… though I have a suspicion that I will start recording the audio and be put off by my voice by the end of the first chapter. Read more…
What started out as an idea for a story has, very quickly, turned into a full on project. I had the idea for a story that I thought would be shorter than a novel, but too long for a short story. A novella, if you will. Read more…
I’m over the halfway mark of my second revision now, and I’m starting to find my poor memory is causing me problems. Namely, I regularly have to sift back through the novel to find what I called something, or where something is in relation to something else. I could have sat down and made lots of helpful, indexed notes that I could refer to. Instead, I made a map.