Tau Ceti: Chapter 1 Sneak Peak
Meet the crew of the experimental ship Santa Maria. It’s not a happy crew, but that’s OK, they may all die soon anyway…
Science Fiction, Tau Ceti, Writing
Pets, Writing Prompt
Fluctuating Faith in People
Not every society has the same concept of pets. I have to remember that hugging a dog or a cat curling up on your lap aren’t part of this society’s pet culture.
Fiji, Namibia, Nomad, travel, Writing Prompt
Amazing Food That Flies
You know who isn’t a good candidate for traveling around the world? Me. I despise spicy food, seafood, and I’m not an adventurous eater. I am no Anthony Bourdain.
Cats, Social Discourse, society, Writing Prompt
Thank You Fur Being A Friend
While I’ve usually had at least one furball in my life, repeatedly moving between continents has meant having to resist expanding my furry friend group, until recently.
Creativity, education, Star Trek, Writing Prompt
Writers Write
I read an interview with a writer who was asked to give advice to new writers, and he replied simply “Writers write.” If you’ve ever tried to write a novel, you’d know it’s not that easy.
Creativity, critical thinking, Fans, Star Wars, Writing Prompt
Leave That Book Alone
Sometimes these writing prompts aggravate me. This one was one of them. Stories, even flawed ones, represent the story that the author chose to tell.
Africa, Namibia, Nomad, South Africa, travel, vicarious vistas, Writing Prompt
The Places You Will Go
I feel obligated to answer this one. I used to have a travel blog, Vicarious Vistas. Sadly, time has affected both that blog and the places.
Tau Ceti, writer's life, Writing
Dramatis personae: The Characters of TAU CETI
TAU CETI is a big, complex story with a large cast of characters. This non-exhaustive list gives all of the important characters.
Ambrose Bierce, Creativity, Douglas Adams, Mark Twain, Monty Python, Politics, Social Discourse, Writing Prompt
Favourite Quotes
There are three quotes that are favourites; two well-attributed to Monty Python and Douglas Adams, and one misattributed to both Mark Twain & Ambrose Bierce.
Maiden Voyage of Novyy Mir, Namibia, South Africa, Space, Tau Ceti, travel, Writing Prompt
Living Dreams, Big and Small
From an early age, I dreamt I’d live on a sailboat, I dreamt I’d be an author, I dreamt I’d go to Africa. I dreamt I’d have adventures.