Archive for September, 2009
Observing Human Behavior
Most creative individuals are in the habit of observing the people and things around us. We're not even usually conscious of what we're doing. We study people, the way events unfold. We do this intently and unthinkingly. We become avid spectators in an arena that offers up [Read More]
The Thing About Humans
I been bothered lately, by the notion that some human proclivities seem to exist in purer concentrations in certain places on this earth. Places like Darfur, in Sudan exemplifies the topsy-turvy reality of a civilization seething with poverty, ignorance, and unimaginable [Read More]
Creativity and Perseverance
I recently came across a few uplifting and affirming words from the a few of authors and poets who inspired my love of writing and the Speculative Fiction genres. Today, I thought I'd share some of them with you. [Read More]
Killing Fictional People
Let’s forget about the gut wrenching part of ending the existences of fictional people. Whether it’s a character to whom you’ve grown attached or one that you despise, once you get down to the business of plotting his or her demise, things get pretty [Read More]
The Question of Gender
Speculative Fiction by its very nature, lends itself to all manner of conjecture. When creating fictional characters, gender is almost-always a fundamental characteristic that needs to be determined. Some time ago, I found myself wondering why the majority of Science [Read More]
