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Tag Archives: Science fiction
Chapter 22 of Dragon Lady, and my patron saint of digressions
“Solomon Davis takes charge,” chapter 22 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. The future leader of the Office of Occult Affairs arrived on the scene too late to prevent the holocaust in the previous chapter. What’s left for … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, books, criticism, Drive-in, fantasy, Fiction, inspiration, Jan Potocki, literature, Magic, Reading, Saragossa Manuscript, Science fiction, supernatural, Travel, Writing
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After the convention, a prospective writer’s report
Yours truly went to Boston’s four-day sci-fi/fantasy convention, Arisia, this weekend. I did it partly as a fan, but mostly as a prospective writer (i.e., someone who wants to actually make some money and get some recognition for writing). My … Continue reading
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Tagged Arisia, Blogging, books, convention, creativity, fantasy, Fiction, Reading, review, Science fiction, Writing
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The climax of “The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge”
Chapter 21, “‘It is not what we have lost . . .’” is now available. There’s no point in saying anything more about it, or gussying up this post with pictures. (If you’ve not read any of the story before, … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, Fiction, Magic, Reading, Science fiction, supernatural, Writing
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Must go to conventions properly attired
I haven’t gone to any sci-fi/fantasy conventions since I started writing this blog, but with one coming up soon, it seemed appropriate to have a Dragon Lady t-shirt made up to wear to them. So here’s what it looks like:
Clark Ashton Smith influenced me, but I don’t write like him!
As I write, it’s the birthday of Clark Ashton Smith (January 13, 1893 – August 14, 1961), a horror and fantasy writer who might best be described as “almost famous.” He’s most often remembered as a member of the triumvirate … Continue reading
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Tagged bill bixby, books, Clark Ashton Smith, criticism, fantasy, Fiction, literature, Reading, review, Science fiction, short story, supernatural
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Chapter 20 of Dragon Lady
“Everyone is a star in their own life,” chapter 20 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now up and available. William Maverick, our villain, emerges from behind the curtain. Just what has he been up to? How did he get … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, books, Fiction, goodreads, Magic, Reading, Science fiction, supernatural, Writing
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Chapter 19 of Dragon Lady, tweeting, and four weeks to the conclusion
“Stockbridge interlude,” chapter 19 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge is now available to read. Rebecca’s hunt for the villain Maverick has been interrupted by the dragon taking her to Stockbridge. What does the dragon want? Can Rebecca resolve the problems … Continue reading
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Chapter 18 of Dragon Lady, and servants
“A day in the life of Patty Leigh,” chapter 18 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Our magicians have been busy. But as everyone ought to know, they could not survive a day without the help of Patty … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, Fiction, History, Magic, Science fiction, servants, supernatural, Writing
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Chapter 17 of Dragon Lady, the future, and the holidays
“Teamwork,” chapter 17 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Rebecca and Abigail know who their foe is. Can they find clues to defeat him by searching in the town, in the Burning Dog, and in the Devil’s Acre? … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, Blogging, Fiction, Magic, Science fiction, supernatural, Writing
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Chapter 16 of Dragon Lady, and money
“Family and friends,” chapter 16 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Rebecca goes home to see her parents, only to confront new magical surprises. And how does one receive a daughter who is feared by the town as … Continue reading
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Tagged Berkshires, Economic history, Fiction, History, Magic, Science fiction, supernatural, Writing
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