Not all that long ago, I began to play with putting 3D wooden puzzles together again. For Christmas, I put together this plane which I purchased on my last voyage to Calgary (and which seems to be no longer in production.) I didn't know at the time that I bought it it's a model of … Continue reading How is building a little airplane like writing a little story?
Tag: writing
Worlds of Possibility Anthology Now Available for Purchase!
2024 is starting with quite a lot of publishing activity with me! Remember the merman poem I mentioned back in March I think it was? You can now order a copy of the anthology in which it is found! Thank you for your support!
November is the noirest month
Notice! Orca Literary Magazine, for which I read "slush", is now accepting reprints of poems, short stories, flash stories and CNF. We still have a few free submissions open for November, if you're thinking of sending something out soon! I have just finished typing up a poem I almost, with a slip of the finger, … Continue reading November is the noirest month
Publication News
Hello from a somewhat rainy Okanagan afternoon. While I wait for a batch of experimental use-up-the-self-raising-flour cookies to bake, I have news! In my March postings I mentioned merpeople stories and I shared one poem with you - I had another one that I sent out to a few places. That second poem has been … Continue reading Publication News
Organising story and poem submissions as a writer
Recently I was asked in a writing group chat if I could try and explain how I keep track of what stories and poems I send to literary magazines where and what is happening to them and so forth. I thought I could use some of my answer for this month's blog post. Perhaps it … Continue reading Organising story and poem submissions as a writer