I went into a Jack in the Box (fast food chain) for the first time in years today, and was surprised to find a kiosk where I could order my food and pay without any interaction with a human. This is an improvement for convenience and speed to be sure, but I wonder how long …
Week 2
I've finished a story for this week successfully! Although I hate the story, it is at least done. I ended up writing about someone who could look into the minds of people in photographs, seeing their thoughts and feelings in the brief instant that the photo was taken. It turned out over-dramatic, pretentious and directionless, …
Steelheart
Just finished reading Brandon Sanderson's new book, Steelheart. I bought it without realizing it was a YA book, but enjoyed it nonetheless. It takes place in a near future where people all around the work begin getting superpowers. Except, they don't become heroes, they take over the world. Our protagonist joins a group of rebels …
Books
I was just making a list of the books I've read this year, and have realized that it is shamefully small. I have read eight books this year. Eight! My new years resolution was the ambitious goal of reading a book per week. Well. We see how that turned out. Anyway I've posted the list …
Week 1
I've finished my first story for the Ray Bradbury challenge! I was given the song 'Jonestown' as a prompt, and ended up writing about someone lost in a desert who finds an oasis populated by a cult. I much enjoy songs as prompts, so I decided to stick with that theme. I went to my …
Jonas David 