Many of you know I’ve started writing my first novel. I have to be honest, I’ve been struggling like crazy. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem writing, but with a novel, it all comes out awkward and weird. I think it’s because I’ve been trying to write the way “standard” modern novels are written, which is in … Read more
A fellow over on a forum I was visiting posed the question, “How Do You Keep At It?” He was referring to steadily blogging. Here was my response: I’ve had some lapses, like recently work has been really rough. I think that 4 things have kept me pretty regular for a while now: 1) Paying for my site. Now that … Read more
No, I’m not going all “Blair Witch” on you or anything. I just took this photo. It’s 3AM, and I finally turned in my article. Now, I only have the regular amount of stress. You know, 53 work orders, 8359 emails in my inbox, and impatient, unhappy co-workers. (If you’re my co-worker, and reading this — of course I don’t … Read more
Writing an article on computer gaming is a lot harder when you’re not a gamer. Trust me.
For those of you that didn’t get forced to read the actual Linux Journal magazine that published my articles, you’re in luck! Today being September 1st, the articles from the August issues are available to read online for free. Way to go Linux Journal! Here ya go: Build Your Own Arcade Game, and Relive the 80s Thin Clients Rock The … Read more
I got my Linux Journal magazine in the mail today, so I guess it’s not too soon to brag a bit. LJ bought (2) of my articles, and they both appear in the August “Cool Projects” edition. The first article appears in the “Up Front” section, on page 16. It’s all about our school’s transition to Linux thin clients. It’s … Read more
I’m currently reading the first book in Fred Saberhagen’s Berserker series — and oddly enough, he died a couple days ago, no matter what Wikipedia editors might think. That got me to wondering, is it possible some of the best Science Fiction writing is being written now? I know the greats are the greats, but it would seem an author … Read more
I’m in the land of shared dialup this week — so updates will be few and far in between. It took me 10 minutes to post this. No exaggeration!
I signed 2 contracts today for Linux Journal magazine! And it’s certain I’ll be published in next month’s issue. Hooray! Now I have to get started on that &*#^$ book…
I submitted another magazine article today. This one was a little more work, but just as fun. (Ok, it’s actually for a “cool projects” issue, so it was VERY fun). I really enjoy writing these articles, I hope I can find more venues to publish. I think Linux Journal will get tired of me if I keep sending them query … Read more