One of the interesting things about writing fiction is that even when you think you know the story you're writing, you can still be surprised by what ends up on paper. (Or represented electronically on screen.) In the chapter I just finished, for example, the introduction of the character Kairith was planned as part of the plot. I knew who... read more »

Ten chapters to go.

My latest Bloggernacle Times post is up, on the subject of infinite regression.

And thus endeth Part IV of the novel. Only one part left to go.

I've finished chapter 53 of my novel. With that, I now have 125,000 words. Only twelve chapters and 25,000 words left to go. And FYI, Dad, Zeno's and related paradoxes are inapplicable to this situation, because there are not an infinite number of words to be traversed between this point and the end.

Last week, I received the galleys for my novelette "Resonance," including a great-looking illustration by John Allemand. Only a few minor corrections to the text were necessary. Today I found out when the story will appear. It's scheduled for the September 2005 issue of Analog, which should be available in July. (Hey, it's a science fiction magazine. It's from the... read more »

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Well, the Codex contest it over, and my story, "By the Hands of Juan Peron," took first place. I'm very pleased, since the standard of competition is high. That makes the prize -- the admiration of my peers -- all the more valuable. The items I used from the lists were: A nun spontanesously combusts The spleen of a former... read more »

I've finished chapter 52 of my novel, which brings me to 122,807 words.

During the weekend, I finished a new short story. I can't specifically mention what it's about just yet, or even how long it is, because it was written for a little contest at the Codex writers' forum, and the judging is supposed to be done anonymously. Since some Codexians might read my blog, I must be discreet. (For the same... read more »