Writing retreat update: This morning, started off with some reading, then some revising of the essay, getting to a finished second draft, then swam for half an hour in the warm pool. I tried to brave the cold pool, but it was too cold for me. 🙂 After I sent in my essay to the […]
It’s a slightly hectic sequence right now Read More »
I finished the Russ essay finally and sent it in — it took a little longer than I’d planned, but no regrets; I’m really happy with how it came out. Only one problem; it’s too long. They originally asked for up to 3000 words but indicated there was wiggle room; I asked for 4000 for
I finished the Russ essay finally and sent it in Read More »
This evening’s writing spot.
This evening’s writing spot. Read More »
We arrived yesterday evening at our writing retreat, at Harbin Hot Springs. I’ll be able to post limited photos, as a lot of the site is no-tech, because it’s clothing optional, and they want to be sure no one is taking photos of nekkid people. (It’s so no-tech that you’re not even supposed to use
I’m mostly going to be offline for the next two days Read More »
“Fated,” a sequel to “Expulsion,” that they published last year. Very pleased. Between this and the Russ essay, it’s been a good publishing week. Maybe I should write more stuff.
Woot! Sold a story to The Sunday Morning Transport Read More »
Spent most of today re-reading Russ’s _The Female Man_. Had last read it as a teenager; had forgotten just how sharp and funny it is. This isn’t one of the funny bits, but it’s a bit I’m quoting in the essay I’ve been drafting, so I had it typed up already, so you get that.
Rereading The Female Man Read More »
Two hours podcast recording this morning with Benjamin Rosenbaum — part II of our generative AI discussion. So much to say, we could’ve easily kept going, but four hours total so far on AI (two episodes) is probably enough for the moment. Followed that up with a new episode of Vera and a nice long
Another Podcast Recording Read More »
Dinner with George on Sunday. Everything was delicious — I think my favorite was the Chilean sea bass and the smoking lapsang souchong cocktail, but honestly the dumplings were also great (crab siu mai and chicken / lobster), ditto Peking duck and the other two cocktails. I am not normally a three cocktail person, but
Everything was delicious Read More »
Heading into the city for dinner with George — seemed a good reason to pull out this dragon necklace. 🙂 Expecting lots of good writing conversation (and gossip!).
A good reason to pull out this dragon necklace. Read More »
My author copies of _Sleeper Straddle_ arrived! I’m looking forward to reading the whole book — so far, I’ve only read my own story. 🙂 I think this one should be a reasonable stand-alone, if you haven’t read Wild Cards before, although fans of The Sleeper will be delighted to get a book dedicated to
A little excerpt form my story, “The Bloody Eagle.” Read More »
