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Kit reviews Firefly Rain by Richard Dansky

March 1st, 2008 · No Comments

My review of Firefly Rain by Richard Dansky has been published on the SF Site.
Page by page, Dansky builds the tension. This is not a horror novel with much gore or many appearances by the overtly supernatural. Instead it slowly layers on just enough fear, just enough confusion, and just enough weirdness to keep you […]

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An author’s responsibility

February 14th, 2008 · 62 Comments

Does an author have a responsibility to do anything for their readers, other than tell an entertaining story?
These questions came up tonight as I worked on a review of a young adult book which I’ll be publishing on the SF Site. I’m still thinking about my answers.
To give an example, I know I am bored […]

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The uncanny valley of world building

February 10th, 2008 · 37 Comments

As I said in my last post, I’ve been playing Morrowind a lot recently. The team at Bethesda Softworks did an excellent job creating an entertaining and engaging world and I hope this does not come across as criticism of them or their game; in fact, I bet a lot of what I mention here […]

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Upcoming publication

February 9th, 2008 · 10 Comments

My poem, “a 24th-century reflection on emptiness” will be published in 2008 by Aberrant Dreams. It’s my first pro sale in a few years; here’s to many more in the much nearer future.

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Firefly novel

February 5th, 2008 · 110 Comments

I’ve done a fanfic Firefly novel. If anyone is interested, it can be found (free for download) here.
Note from Kit to Boing-Boing visitors and other new arrivals (2/18): Hey all, welcome and enjoy the novel. Things have been busy in the Dream Café since we released this, and so we unfortunately did not prioritize […]

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Question on cover letters

February 2nd, 2008 · 10 Comments

I’ve always considered myself an expert on writing cover letters.  Here’s what I’ve always said:
“This is all you need: ‘Good morning.  Enclosed (or attached) is my x000 word story <name> for consideration in your <title> anthology.  I hope you like it.’  That’s it, except that if you have professional credits, mention them.”
Fine advice, and I […]

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What’s your space?

January 29th, 2008 · 23 Comments

Steve just moved in with Reesa and me here in Texas. In a few months we hope to move into a better space for three, a proper Dream Cafe, but in the meantime he’s joined us in the Slutbarn*, the duplex that Reesa and I shared for the last couple years.
We spent the better part […]

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