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Christmas Haiku Roundup

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

When I sat down to write my submissions I ended up knocking out quite a few more than the limit of two that could be submitted, so I’ve rounded up the rest and dumped them here.

Babushka

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

“When you’ve walked from Orlovka to Vodstroy, / barefoot in the heart of winter, / nothing can shake you…”

Sleepover

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

We’re babysitting the Bush kids tonight so that Jon and Amanda can have a fun time out on the town.

I’ve Got a Story in the S4C Spotlight

Friday, October 9th, 2009

The 2009 S4C Spotlight just came out, and my short story, “Novak’s Last Theory” is in it. I’m jazzed!

Sledgehammer = Adventure

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Sledgehammer was this past weekend, and wow, what an exhausting but fantastic marathon of collaborative writing.

S4C: At the Finish Line

Friday, July 31st, 2009

I’ve really had a blast this month writing Novak’s Last Theory, and I hope you enjoyed following along.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 12: A Sea Without Shores

Friday, July 31st, 2009

I stare at the newcomer in confusion. He’s a broad-shouldered man with swarthy skin, dressed like the boy. “Who –?”

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 11: Out of the Loop

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I wake in my stasis bed, with the dome still closed. Not what I expected. I open it using the internal controls and sit up, yanking the IV out of my arm.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 10: Don’t Let Your Left Hand Know

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

The day arrives. I make up my mind just a few minutes before the loophole is due to appear. I race to the engine room.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 9: A Pattern of Threads

Monday, July 27th, 2009

I wake to a revelation. The vision has triggered more memories: threads in the weaving I was still searching for. My mind pulls back, and I see the pattern in full.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 8: Markers of Memory

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

I’ve spent several days talking with the old man now. He wants to meet at the dome daily, but I’m not going today – I’ve heard enough from him. I want to see the boy again.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 7: Every Loop has its Hole

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

I’m walking up to the observation dome to meet with the old man. I don’t trust him, but he’s been right about two things so far…

S4C: Delay of Game

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Well, part 7 is not going to make it up today. Real life has intervened in the form of the flu…

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 6: The Nascent and the Ancient

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Today I start my search in the maintenance corridors behind central processing, based on a hunch I can’t explain. I’m hoping to find the boy earlier in the day.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 5: Those We’ve Left Behind

Friday, July 17th, 2009

“Why choose me?”
“Well, you know how Gomes and Carter are,” I say, “and Matiba doesn’t really talk. He just psychoanalyzes.”

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 4: From the Forest Primeval

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Today, so far: Dream—the same; Opening ceremony—the same; Research window—skipping it; Closing ceremony—only 7 hours away.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 3: Asleep in a Sea of Stars

Friday, July 10th, 2009

I’m floating alone in space. Or nearly alone. My ship, the Amaranth, is several hundred meters off to my right.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 2: Conjectures and Refutations

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

The sun is so bright, hanging low over the hill behind our house. I shade my eyes to see Jess standing under the tree at the top, silhouetted in a long dress.

Novak’s Last Theory, Part 1: It Hurts Every Time

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

I wake up with a lurch, heart pounding hard as I try to focus my eyes and shake off the numbness of cold storage. Alarms are blaring in my ears, telling me what I already know: we’re all going to die.

The S4C is Here!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

It’s July 1, and the S4C has officially begun! Or at least, almost begun in my case.

Gearing Up for the S4C

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Well, I’ve picked my next writing event: I’m planning to participate in Declaration Editing’s “S4C” next month.

Napowrimo Wrap-Up

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

I’ve got to say that Napowrimo was a unique and rewarding experience. It was a great creative challenge that alternated between fun and tiresome moments…

30 Days and 30 Nights

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

are enough to finish reading a long book, / heal a cut on your thumb, / plan an anniversary trip…

Revolution Never Dies

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Today would be Décadi, the day of rest, tenth day of the month of Floréal in the two hundred and seventeenth year since the dawn of the republic, if the Calendrier républicain had stood.

Pass Me a Ten Gallon Hat