Addicted to the Code
A good application stands the test of time and has advocates long after it’s gone.
Cover Art, Creativity, technology, Writing Prompt
Writing Prompt
Vincent Van Gogh, William Shakespeare, Writing Prompt
Bearing Witness To History
If I could go back and witness any historical event, I think I’d pick the completion or creation of a great work of art – Van Gogh, Michelangelo, or Shakespeare.
Books, Creativity, Kim Stanley Robinson, Star Wars, T E Lawrence, Tolkien, Willful Suspension of Disbelief, Writing Prompt
Feels Like the First Time
Let’s explore the first impressions made by books, TV, and movies that we’d love to experience again, as new.
Social Discourse, Star Trek, Star Wars, Writing Prompt
Fictional Safe Places
I don’t think most fictional worlds would be fun to vacation in, unless you’re into extreme risk. They’re the setting of a story for a reason, and that reason usually involves violence or mortal stakes of some kind.
Books, Creativity, Social Discourse, Tau Ceti, Writing Prompt
Unfinished Books
Most readers would be surprised at how often writers abandon books, even completed ones. Follow me as we take a journey through my head-canon of the universes that I’ve either almost abandoned or am not yet ready to complete.
critical thinking, education, Politics, Social Discourse, society, teaching, Writing Prompt
Conspiring to Believe
Conspiracies themselves aren’t uncommon, especially during the cold war era of my childhood. Keeping them secret for long periods of time is uncommon. Once acted upon, they tend to become public.
Africa, Malaysia, South Africa, travel, Writing Prompt
Food for Thought
I’m not a foodie. I like a boring, spice-free diet. But, I’ve lived many places and eaten in interesting restaurants. Here’s three restaurants I’ve enjoyed.
Authors, Frank Herbert, Social Discourse, Terry Pratchett, Writing Prompt
Dinner with a Side of Intimidation
There are authors that I’d love to meet. But I wouldn’t want to spend the night talking shop. The social anxiety would kill me.
critical thinking, Politics, Social Discourse, society, Writing Prompt
Playing God with History
All events have an impact, some large, some small. I know with a prompt like this, the inclination is to change some big, historical event. I’m going to save one life.
Authors, Creativity, critical thinking, economics, Social Discourse, society, technology, Writing Prompt
Publishing is Broken. Can We Fix it?
Publishing is broken and there’s not enough time to fix it before my novel comes out. Two words keep coming to mind: Plan Accordingly. I wish I knew how.