Fantasy Stories With A Contemporary Twist
I write, not just because I like to -- even though I do -- but because I have to. Everything and anything (except poetry) ... from short stories to a novel. I've written technical articles and have tried my hand at writing pieces aimed at the programming community.
Usually, however, I write fantasy. Fantasy and science fiction.
The two types of fiction I write are fantasy and science fiction. And horror.
The THREE types of fiction I write are fantasy, science fiction, and horror. And bits influenced heavily by British comedy.
I try to read as much as I can, but time is almost always limited by life and family. When given the time, though, I always prefer to write over read and to read over watching a movie. I frequent several author resource sites and pass on anything I find valuable.
Usually, however, I write fantasy. Fantasy and science fiction.
The two types of fiction I write are fantasy and science fiction. And horror.
The THREE types of fiction I write are fantasy, science fiction, and horror. And bits influenced heavily by British comedy.
I try to read as much as I can, but time is almost always limited by life and family. When given the time, though, I always prefer to write over read and to read over watching a movie. I frequent several author resource sites and pass on anything I find valuable.
I'm the author of...
The Path Into Darkness is an urban fantasy story involving magic, family secrets, and an ancestral curse. It is the first book in the Shadow World series.There are excerpts available for your perusal and (hopefully) enjoyment.
I was involved in National Novel Writing Month 2008. I fell behind quota, mostly because I changed stories around November 10th.
I've also written some short stories that I put up on Associated Content so they'd have a home. They're very short stories, technically referred to as Flash Fiction.
Latest book
The Path Into Darkness
You can grab it on Amazon.com if you'd like (and I'd really like it if you did, too!) There's also an e-book version of it available.
The Twisted Writer
Thoughts of a recovering programmer...
This is my home page, and where I loiter the most. Well, here and some forums such as AbsoluteWrite.com (although I'm more of a lurker there lately).
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMy writing process
There are basically two things I have to do before I can start typing away frantically at the keyboard. First, I absolutely need to have a cup of fresh, hot coffee. Since I write in the mornings, this is a requirement for practical reasons.
Secondly, I play a few warm-up exercises on my guitar. Just some scales, a few chord progressions, or a bluesy shuffle. It's not directly related to writing, for sure, but it does get my creative juices flowing. I just feel much more energetic and enthused after a little guitar work.
Lately, I've been playing more hard rock (AC/DC) and metal (Metallica, Slayer, Iron Maiden) as my warm-ups. Wow ... the energy level's a lot higher after you play through a verse and chorus of Creeping Death, compared to playing through a round of Hoochie Coochie Man.
Secondly, I play a few warm-up exercises on my guitar. Just some scales, a few chord progressions, or a bluesy shuffle. It's not directly related to writing, for sure, but it does get my creative juices flowing. I just feel much more energetic and enthused after a little guitar work.
Lately, I've been playing more hard rock (AC/DC) and metal (Metallica, Slayer, Iron Maiden) as my warm-ups. Wow ... the energy level's a lot higher after you play through a verse and chorus of Creeping Death, compared to playing through a round of Hoochie Coochie Man.
What I'm reading right now
Other Places I Frequent
- National Novel Writing Month
- My profile on NaNoWriMo
- Absolute Write
- A forum for writers of all sorts.
Acknowledgements
I got interested in writing after spending my summers traveling cross country with my family. The trip from New Jersey to Wyoming takes a while, and gave me more than enough time to read. And read. And then to read some more.
You really can't help but start to write stuff after you've digested several good books over a short span.
You really can't help but start to write stuff after you've digested several good books over a short span.
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- funcoolcollectibles funcoolcollectibles Nov 12, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
- Loved your lens! 5 stars!
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- seili seili Nov 3, 2008 @ 11:46 am
- I chuckled when you were listing what genres you write in your intro--do I see a little Python humor there? :) Great lens, and good look with NaNo!
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- saraht43 saraht43 Nov 2, 2008 @ 8:52 pm
- I didn't realize I liked to write stuff, till I started writing articles for my affiliate products on sites like goarticles.com and squidoo. Great first lens.
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- LisaKG LisaKG Nov 2, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
- Hi Stephen, I'm from wozone. Very good first lens. Like you I am also learning, but I think we will get there soon enough. I downloaded your book and look forward to reading it. Good Luck!
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- glowchick glowchick Nov 2, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
- Nice work on your 1st. I'm looking forward to reading more.
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- glowchick glowchick Nov 2, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
- Nice work on your 1st. I'm looking forward to reading more.
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- qlcoach qlcoach Nov 2, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
- Nice job with your first lens! Looking forward to finding out more about your book. Consder sharing a free sample of your work. We met on the WOZ. Hope you will see how I try to help others in new ways too. Gary Eby, author and therapist.
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