Living in the Future
We are living in the future. ON MY PHONE, I went to the website of the chain that runs the gift shop at Meijer Gardens. I found a form for suggesting products. Simple form to fill out. ON… Read More
The South Park Secret: Planning Solid Stories
Hey, all! Long time no post, eh? I’m trying to reconnect with the world after a lot of issues, including a stroke. (But I’m feeling much better now…) And today I have a good reason to reach out… Read More
Review: Ghost Story by Peter Straub (audiobook)
I read this back in the 70s or 80s. I remembered the opening and the ending, but almost nothing of the middle. So this was like experiencing it for the first time, and it was excellent! It’s a horror story with a complex framing structure, stories about stories within stories. I love that sort of thing
Microphone Review: Akingdleo Over Ear 3.5mm Hands Free Cardioid Wired Audio Boom Condenser Classroom Mic — A Steal at $8

Last week my friend Jenna Eatough sent me a link to this Akingdleo Over Ear 3.5mm Hands Free Cardioid Wired Audio Boom Condenser Classroom Mic. At the incredible low price of $8. I promised to review it.
Help Me Choose My Next Tie!

Now that contracts have been signed, I’m honored to announce that Analog Science Fiction and Fact will be publishing my story “Uncle Roy’s Computer Repair and Used Robot Parts”!
A Video Review of Robots Through the Ages – Introduction and Afterword
A Video Review of Robots Through the Ages – Introduction by Robert Silverberg and Afterword by Bryan Thomas Schmidt. Coming 7/25 from Blackstone Publishing.
One of Us: Introduction
Fyrecon is a premier online educational conference for writers, artists, and other creators. Three years ago I taught a class on how to be a Fyrecon presenter. I have rerecorded that class to help inspire others to teach… Read More