When writing, I used to just have one document that I'd keep typing in. Ideas, random thoughts, full or incomplete stories--I'd just keep typing, and hit enter a few times to separate things until it got so big that it annoyed me scrolling to the bottom and I'd make another. Well, I was scrolling through …
The several books I own: Dune
Dune contains one of the most vivid, complex, detailed worlds of any book I've read. The cultures and societies, governments organizations and religions, all of it works together to make for a rich, dense experience. When I first read Dune, I was still coming out of my religious phase, and the author seemed …
A nice day
Today was eventful. First, my story was mailed out to the DSF subscribers, and I've gotten a very positive response so far, thank you all for the comments! This is my first major sale, and I'm excited that people have enjoyed it. It's the best feeling for me, knowing that I've entertained someone, that I've …
The several books I own: Foundation
Foundation: Reading this book was one of the first times I really understood how short life is, and it forced my young self to actually consider my own mortality. The story covers thousands of years, and the characters come and go over that time, each playing their part and barely remembering or understanding those before …
The several books I own: 2001
If only books weren't so heavy. Yesterday I took 4 boxes full of books and one full of movies to half priced books, and sold them. It was sad, but I really can't carry them around, especially since I'm planning on moving a third the way across the country via car in a month or …
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