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Ramblings on Writing Reviews, Rants, and Observations on SF/F/H I am a thirty-something speculative fiction writer. More importantly to this blog, I am a reader of science fiction, horror, and science fiction. Recently it came to my attention that there are very few places reviewing short stories in the genres that I love. I also had the epiphany that I had not been reading enough of these stories. So, an idea was born to address both of these issues. So, starting in September 2012, this silly little blog of mine that has more or less been gathering dust will be dedicated to looking at and reviewing short form works published both in print magazines and in on-line formats. Reviews will be posted at least once a month, hopefully more, and stories will be selected completely at my whim. However, if you have read something amazing, thought-provoking, or interesting, please feel free to drop me a recommendation. Because a big part of the point of this exercise is to improve my own writing by looking at people doing it successfully, I will only be selecting stories to look at from professional or semi-professional markets. Please note, however, because a big part of the point of this exercise is to improve my own writing by looking at people doing it successfully, I will only be selecting stories to look at from professional or semi-professional markets. I intend to write honest, and hopefully interesting, reviews to let people know more about the wide variety of fantastic (both in subject and quality) stories out there. There will be no personal attacks on authors and no excoriating hatchet jobs. There is nothing to be learned from reviewing truly bad work and nothing to be gained by being mean. I will not do it and, should I be so lucky as to get readers and commentators, I would ask that they not do so either. Be respectful and everyone gets to have a more interesting conversation. What I will do is to give my honest and reasoned reactions to stories and try to determine why or why not particular elements worked. I will try to acknowledge my personal biases and to become more open-minded about those things that are not in the realm of my personal preference. Also, because this is my blog and I can, there may be occasional entries on my own writing process, things I find interesting, or whatever else I feel inclined to add. This may all crash and burn spectacularly, but it's going to be a heck of a lot of fun in the meantime. |
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2003-06-01 12:28 PM Packing Lists and Administrivia I noticed that there are a number or packing lists for Clarion available on the net. I have found some of these useful, and so I am including mine here as well.
Packing List Clothes: Jeans Sweatpants Yoga Pants //I don't do yoga, but they're comfy Shorts //bought a couple pairs -- didn't have ANY Dress Pants //Just in case T-shirts //Including one of Brian's ferret shirts Sweatshirts //Including the Eeyore one Long sleeve shirts //Looney tunes -- I'll look 12 Sweaters Dresses and skirts //They're comfy so included Bathing suit //There's a pool -- I may bother Underwear Socks //No white ones but sharks, cats, and bats* Pajamas //I bought sets. Shoes //Sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes Toiletries Shampoo Loofah Bodywash Lavendar Soap //I like the smell Bath Crystals //Stress Relief Face Wash Deodorant Hair Ties Hair Brush Toothpaste Toothbrush Razors Shaving Creme Alleve //I can't leave home without it. First Aid Kit //Anyone who knows me understands. Antiseptic //See above Burn Cream //Ditto Medicines Glasses //I even found the case Writing Stuff Laptop Printer Printer Paper Printer Ink Cartridges Notebooks Idea Notebook //The little pad I write ideas in Pens //Red, blue, and other colors for letters** Other Pictures of Brian Pictures of Pets CDs CD Player //No headphones -- might get later Calling Card //In my wallet Checkbook Books //Science, instructor, and THE SPARROW Envelopes Whiteboard Dry Erase Markers Post-it Notes //Not sure what I'll use these for Camera Film Laundry Soap //Hopefully can minimize use Calendar Alarm clock Posters //Hate blank walls Stuffed Animals //Lots of these Paper clips Clipboard Expanding Pocket folder //to hold critiques More Comforter //Blanket provided, but wanted heavier Sheets //I like my own Pillow //See above Pillow cases Dishes //Plastic silverware, cup, thermos, pan Notes *I adore novelty socks and so never, or nearly never wear plain ones. I have all sorts with animals on them, a few with flowers, and a couple pairs in patterns. The ones I'm currently wearing have sheeps, pigs, and cows on them. **I like to write letters in strange inks. Usually purple or green. It's Tom's fault. And this is my packing list. Can anyone think of anything I've forgotten? (And yes, I stole that from Chance.) Anyway, there will be more Clarion randomness later, I'm sure. Bye, all! Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top |
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