Articles Online (and Free!)

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 … Read more

The Article(s)!

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 … Read more

Fred Saberhagen

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 … Read more

2 Contracts!

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…

Submission #2

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 … Read more

Boom. Inspiration.

I started writing a book! I know, a million would-be authors have started the Great American Novel, but at least I’m almost a published author, right? 🙂 Seriously though, writing a novel is a different beast. I’m thinking about characterization, plot, etc. I know I have the writing ability, I know I have a great … Read more

Hardcovers, and SFWA

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) have an election coming up, and a ton of rhetoric and flame wars are going on. I’m not in the association, so I won’t be voting — but if I could, I’d be voting for John Scalzi for president. It’s no secret that I’m a Scalzi … Read more