What is it about red clothes, that gives us ideas?
Writing on spec
And the question is, can I dream up, outline, write, revise, proof, and deliver a 5000/6000-words story on spec by Monday?
Well, at least I can try, right?
Let’s say that I like the challenge.
It will be a long weekend.
Making tea and magic
Doing research is always a source of delight.
In a true zen way, sometimes we don’t find what we are looking for, but we do find what we needed to find.
For reasons long to explain, I’m reading a few articles about tea – its history and diffusion.
And I chanced upon an article published in 2013 in the magazine Explore :
Metaphisics of Tea Ceremony: a randomized trial investigating the roles of intent and belief on mood while drinking tea.
… By two researchers called Shiah and Radin.
Strong stuff, eh? Continue reading
A new MOOC and journaling
Today I took the first lesson in a new MOOC I’ve joined – the Futurelearn Start Writing Fiction MOOC presented by the Open University.
I like the idea of learning more about what’s fast becoming my everyday job – and joining an online course is both entertaining and a good way to put some order in the jumble of skills I’ve taught myself through the years. Continue reading
Talk like a Roman
A great vlog post by the esteemed Lindybeige about language in Ancient Rome – a post that has a very close connection with my Aculeo & Amunet stories1 – and also has a certain connection whit the Great Swape Debate.
Enjoy.
Related articles
- yes, I still remember the guy that said a Roman centurion would never use the expression “cuckold“ ↩
Amazing Adventures of the Jive Aces
How come nobody ever told me about this?!
Anyway…
Better late than ever – I found out about this record just last night, and now I need to get me a copy.
Like, now.
I mean, a collection of original swing songs, by a British band, inspired by classic pulp themes and stories?
You must be kidding.
For starters, here’s a short featurette about the Jive Aces’ Amazing Adventures.
Which sounds exactly like my cup of musical tea.
Enjoy!
Just another great article by Chuck Wendig…
Karavansara 