So I am nearing the end of Thud! and the suspense is killing me, as usual. Pratchett does do a good mystery. I got past the part where Angua and the girls finally call an end to the night. It was too funny not to share: "I’ve never been on a Girls’ Night Out before," … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud!- Part 3, the Aftermath
Author: JM Williams
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Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 2, the Ladies Night Out Scene
Terry Pratchett is a master of fiction, and his Discworld novel Thud! is a masterpiece. While I am not fully though the book, I felt compelled to share this commentary while it is fresh in my mind. One scene that stood out to me as representative of Pratchett's humor and brilliant characters was the scene in Thud! where the … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 2, the Ladies Night Out Scene
Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 1, A Medley of Characters
I am currently working my way through the final pages--or rather minutes--of Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld novel Thud!. It is an amazing piece of work, one of Pratchett's finest, and I feel compelled to share my response. My main purpose in writing is to share a specific scene from the book, the "ladies' night out" … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 1, A Medley of Characters
The Light of Tumin – A Short Myth
Long ago, long before the rise of empires of stone, long before man put his hands on the reigns of magic, Tumin watched over the people of the valley. She was a mother, a beacon of light and purity. She inspired honesty in men and steadfastness in women. She held the hands of maidens as … Continue reading The Light of Tumin – A Short Myth
Glacial Rage – A Nano Story
Beads of water rolled down the icy cliff into the sea—a million tiny splashes echoing in time. The silent rumble of centuries groaned as the glacier slid across the ground. Mists rose up where the it met the ocean, a pitched battle of warm and cold. Waves crashed futilely against the white continent. The wind swirled. The … Continue reading Glacial Rage – A Nano Story
Why I Can’t Write – Inspired by David K
I read a great post by David K and thought I’d try my hand at the theme. You can find David’s original post here, please give it a visit: Why I Can’t Write Why I Can’t Write I’ve been stuck in a pit of melancholy as of late. I’m bombarded by hopes but hopes are dashed. … Continue reading Why I Can’t Write – Inspired by David K
The First Sighting – A Short Story
It was a shark! That thing is like ten times my size and angry¸ Sparrow thought. And they want to bring it onto the boat? Of course, she had heard about sharks before, but never seen one. She’d only first arrived at the coastal city of Odessia a week ago. She had been awed by the ocean, … Continue reading The First Sighting – A Short Story
Discussion – Lofty Writing
I’ve decided to take a break from hammering out flash stories to talk about writing, specifically the kind of writing I like and the kind I don’t like. Merriam-Webster defines LOFTY as “showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.” I find that this … Continue reading Discussion – Lofty Writing
Green or Red? – A Short Story
“So with the simple shift of color, green or red, you can summon the magic of healing or of destruction.” Faline watched the master pace across the front of the lecture room, his white robes trailing behind. “It is best that you stick with the standard symbology. In the end, the only thing that really … Continue reading Green or Red? – A Short Story
Writing Tip: Earthiness
Recently my friend--who also happens to be my current editor--gave me a good bit of advice. It started when he said something along the lines of "I'm not a wizard, so how am I going to understand what this character is going through?" Anyone who had been writing fiction for a while knows that you … Continue reading Writing Tip: Earthiness
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