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16th April 2010
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This would NEVER happen in Chicago... 19th August 200927th June 2009
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http://www.lulu.com/content/content/7190398 It's my book... Also on www.arkhambridge.com , that's my publisher... 10th April 2009
Man, the new Coast to Coast AM website is the most underwhelming piece of crap I've ever seen. They just shifted the layout around and put some new fonts on it and put George's stupid face-for-radio up there and that's it? That's what he's been so excited about? That's what he's been talking about for the past... what is it, four, five months? What the hell took so long? Why'd they remove the upcoming shows teasers? Why did they remove the link to Ian Punnet's blog, other than the fact that George is trying to hijack the show entirely and submit us all to his banal non-interviewing questioneer style? George was excited about this, has he even seen a website before? :
...at least it's better than the TimeCube style of web-pages most of the guests on the show have. Also, Ed Dames is a moron. George asked him why he hasn't remote-viewed Osama's location and Ed was all like 'well we could but we couldn't do anything about it because nobody wants to find him because [politics].' Really. Really? That's the best you could come up with, Ed? If you could -- and that's a pretty big if -- why not just tell the world where he is? Hell, Moussad would probably take him out then. You know why he didn't say that? Cuz he's a crock of shit, that's why. It just hurts to listen to him, and George is always talking about how great he is because he was 'dead on' with Steve Fosset's location. He was in the mountains. Really? Really. Even better was that he predicted an 'upcoming global economic collapse'. Cuz... history hasn't shown that happening before. Guess what? I predict there's going to be a war in the future! I'll write a book about it and then you can give me money for being unimpressive! 1st February 2009
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'I wanted to thank you for your submission to <name>. I found your story-line had many interesting factors that I liked but after reviewing your material and although I find considerable merit in it, I have opted to pass on your work. Unfortunately, my continued backlog and current workload prevent me from taking on any additional works at this time. Again, thank you for your submission and I wish you all the success your work deserves.' It's the nicest thing anyone's said to me in weeks. 28th January 200926th January 200923rd January 2009
I hate my life so much. This was a mistake. I should've stayed home. God, I wish I was dead. Why can't I die in a car crash or something so I can be a tragedy instead of an embaressment? Suicide is a sin, I can't do that... what would my dog do without me? He'd have to come to. I can't ever hurt him. Guilt keeps me alive... the pain... don't let them see you like this, you worked so hard for this all and now you don't want it! Why! Why is this happening to me, why am I so... alone? Choice... I abandoned them! I let them... go... I ran away, run away, save yourself... but I'm not worth saving... damnit, I should have stayed there! I could be useless with friends instead of worthless alone! The worst thing I've ever done... I flip out at my friends, I've gone unstable again... can't let anyone know, do you know what they'll do to me when they find out? I'll lose my job... what will I do then? I'll lose my home... my dog's home... everything I worked for... I'm throwing it all away, why is my head so bad? I'm a horrible person... go away...
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4th January 2009
Home now...
...details to follow. : 29th November 200827th November 2008
A Recusal
Please don't ask me my opinion on the auto industry bailout. I can't provide an unbiased (well, less-biased, maybe) opinion. Most of my dad's remaining income is from a pension from a Chevrolet dealership, so I can't help take this debate personally. Please, it's just better for all involved not to get into it with me. Thank you. : 24th November 200815th November 2008
Tales from the Front
: ...or: What the Hell Is Going On. Alex Stayl's book about whatever is up to about 30,000 words, including a handful of random excerpts I've written in advance. You know how it is, an idea for a certain scene or conversation comes to mind for later on and you jot it down real quick and then figure out a way to incorporate it in the future. I've got some interesting ones right now, but I'm still worried that the story's a little dry. Part of that is setting. I love my setting but I don't think I'm properly conveying that with what I have. Another part of the setting is that I don't think I've fully nailed down what it should be; there's things I feel that are missing, or that it's not distinctive enough. That's hard to deal with, really. Another part is Stayl. I think I need to do some character exercises to flesh him out a bit more. I should be able to answer any questions that anyone has about him, right? Better still, they shouldn't have questions. Anyway, back to the publisher search. I went searching for more new publishers yesterday and... found one. So I'm up to four big publishers (two of which I've already used up, EDGE and DAW), and one mid-level publisher (Nomadic Delirium or something like that, bonus points for being similar to an Armored Saint album). Although this is cross-referenced against sci-fi action-adventure publishers that accept unsolicited submissions, as well as checking against Preditors & Editors and Writer Beware. And a handful that don't accept 'non-Earth sci-fi'. And one that only accepts unsolicited submissions four months of the year. No, Del Ray isn't accepting unsolicited submissions. So I'm down to Tor, Baen, and Nomadic Delirium. Bleh. So before I get any further let me just take a moment to ask if anyone has recommendations for legitimate publishers that would be accepted unsolicited submissions, or otherwise ideas. Anyway, I'm hoping to use the internet as a resource (for free) without having to pay money for the Writer's Guide to Whatnot, but so far it doesn't seem like it's being particularly useful, since a large amount of results are... questionable. Now, after that, my second option is... eh, one of the couple of dedicated 'furry' publishers. Of course, it'd have to be a totally clean one -- no offense to all but I want to avoid the whole sexual area of the fandom. Please don't lecture me about that; it's just not that kind of book and I'm not that sort of writer. I already forgot who that one was, but Watts mentioned it so I can ask her again, she's been published already, so huzzah. At the very least, if I find a good publisher, I can get those books into cons... but on the other hand, there's a certain... stigma about the furry community. No, don't argue, it's there, okay? Either way, I've got some time before I need to figure out what I'm doing. I'm not spending any money sending out or printing manuscripts until the situation at work is settled. Although Baen accepts electronic submissions so I might consider that because it's free. Time to run, I'm off to see Quantum of Solace! Also, go Blue! Comments? 7th November 20086th November 2008
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AKA - Europeans are fucking shallow 17th October 200810th October 200811th September 2008
My Life
My life would have been so much better without the internet. If I'd never discovered it those years ago, and gotten myself bogged down in this virtual world instead of the real one. Maybe if I hadn't been suckered into a life with computers I would have grown up happy and normal, and my life could have meant something. If I could go back and change it all, I would. I'd be a happier person if I'd never gone online, or at least not when I did. : 10th September 2008
A New Story I Wrote
I wrote a new story today. It's called War Never Changes. Yeah, so sue me. : War Never Changes (2,338 words) The war should have been over by now. They'd promised. The invasion would be over before the end of summer, they'd be greeted as liberators, and the conquering victors would march through the streets of the capital to a hero's parade. A new regime would be installed, and the two nations would embark on a new future of peace and prosperity, brokered by diplomats and supported by the populace. Only a handful of brave young lads would be forced to give the ultimate sacrifice. ( Continue...Collapse ) 5th September 2008
KWAME TO RESIGN
: http://www.wwj.com/Kilpatrick-Pleads-Guilty--Will-Resign/2904617 The best news I've read all week. 30th August 2008
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Hi.
I'm still here. I just haven't had anything interesting to say lately. : New videos on YouTube, check them out. Silly spoof made with The Movies. Descent 2 soundtrack video playlist thing. Parody of video game reviews. 23rd July 2008 |