Category Archives: Fluff
Authors Answer 17 – Writing Influences
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Every author has someone or something that influenced them. They can be anything from another author to a style. Even a single book can be an influence. This week’s question is brought…
Authors Answer 16 – Writers’ Resources
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Not everything comes from an author’s mind. Probably not a good idea, anyway. Sometimes they need help, whether it’s research, editing, critiquing, or creating covers. There are some great resources online that…
Monday Music: Assemblage 23 – Decades (v2)
Assemblage 23 – Decades (v2), from the album Meta. Synthpop. I’ve used Assemblage 23 before, I know, and this particular song doesn’t have relevance to the current story, but it’s one of my favorites from this band and heavily influential … Continue reading
Authors Answer 15 – The Influence of Media
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Since the early twentieth century, new types of media have become popular ways of telling stories. Books were no longer the only way to get your stories. Movies, radio, television, computer games,…
Authors Answer 14 – Genesis of a Story
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Welcome to February! We have a bit of a change of pace this month. During this month and March, our questions come from our contributors. This week’s question comes from Jean Davis.…
Authors Answer 12 – Childhood Favourites
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Authors were once children. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Many authors loved reading books when they were kids. It’s my daughter’s third birthday on Sunday, and she enjoys books, though she can’t…
Authors Answer 11 – Genre Challenge
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Many authors tend to stick with one or two genres. They stay with what they know and they do it well. But sometimes, authors may want to challenge another genre. Try out…
Obligatory Halloween Horror Post 2014
As a writer with more than a tinge of horror in my work, I am contractually* required to post on Halloween about skulls and ghosts and witches and skeletons and ghouls and guys in hockey masks and, um, cauldrons and … Continue reading
A Little Writing Music…
I took dance classes as a kid (ballet, tap and jazz), and I’ve always had a strong response to music — to the point that I only feel ready to write if I’ve had 5-30 minutes to bop around with … Continue reading
Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn — Companions
A bit late this week, but I got nabbed to do actual Social Things last night when normally I would have been hammering out a post, so! I’m not terribly social on my own, and therefore must take the opportunity … Continue reading
The War of Memory Project 