Monthly Archives: May 2011

One truism about writing long form fiction that I have read about many times over the years, and finally come to experience, is no matter how long you think it will take, it usually takes longer. That maxim not only … Continue reading →

This past week, Amazon released the news that it now sells more ebooks ( for the Kindle ereader) than hardcover and paperbacks combined. Many experts who analyze the publishing industry predicted this day would come, but very few predicted that … Continue reading →

I recently finished reading Derek K. Miller’s posthumous post. Miller was a technical writer and self-described “web guy” whose blog, Penmachine, ran for 10 years. The last post is a moving piece written by a man who had a lot … Continue reading →

Covert action, subterfuge and stealth have always been tools of war, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that they became codified and  institutionalized beyond the military establishments. The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) was formed in Britain before the First … Continue reading →

Except for a small part in an indie feature film that ultimately ended up on the cutting room floor, I have never done any  acting. Back in my play writing days I met and hung out with several professional and … Continue reading →