Another Call for Submissions

Hey guys, here's one for the science fiction writers. John Joseph Adams, who put together a good apocalyptic short story collection recently, has an open call for short stories about galactic empires. Sounds like fun, no?

Meeting This Thursday

Howdy, don't forget we are meeting this Thursday at 6 pm at the Morrison Regional Library. Also don't forget to bring something to read, it can be something you wrote or something you just plain like. See you then.

My Dog is my Hero

Do you love your dog? Have you had a dog that has enriched your life? Is your dog your hero? If so, submit a 850 to 1100 word story to this anthology. Good luck. We have a miniature dachshund that barks at everything that walks, runs and pedals. Can that make him my hero?

Wow, it really is a cult

Check out what some Terry Pratchett fans did for him.

Short Story Contest for the Politically Minded

Actually, it's short short story contest. You can read about it here.

A Poem

I don't remember if I posted this here already or not but it has been revised a little bit so I guess it really doesn't matter. Changes have been to my grammar mistakes.

The Break In

A broken pane,
a window unlocked from the outside.
Empty spaces where
familiar belongings sat.
Here there was an Xbox.
Here there was a box of DVDs.
Here, in this coffee cup, I had cash.
Here, on this rack, I had CDs.
Once I owned the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
(expanded edition)
Now I don't have disk one.

Not a single book stolen.

The October night blows in through
the desecrated back window.
It's an unfriendly wind
we shouldn't feel inside.
Inside it should be candles
blankets and beer.
Now it's police, a chill
and fear.

How to keep writing

Looks like Neal Stephenson found a unique way to keep writing.

Test

This is a test of the email blogging feature.  The future is now.