We did it! Richie Billing and I wrapped up the first episode of our new fantasy writing podcast, The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed! This first episode addresses a common issue in fantasy, cliches. (Which, I guess by definition, must be a common issue. Ha.) In deciding which cliches to discuss, we've relied in part on the … Continue reading FWTS – Episode One
Do you even Podcast?
So, fellow Of Metal and Magic author Richie Billing and I did a thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bas9x8N5Btk&feature=youtu.be We are planning to do one episode of this podcast a month, focusing at the start on common fantasy writing issues and then expanding into general writing topics. The first episode should be done by the end of November or … Continue reading Do you even Podcast?
Flash Fiction: “Nothing Else to Consider”
I wrote this story for a specific submissions call that went out more than a year ago. The publisher was looking for science fiction that examned the implications of new, real technology. Unfortunately, something happened with the publisher and the call was cancelled. So I'd like to share the story with you here. This story … Continue reading Flash Fiction: “Nothing Else to Consider”
REBLOG: I’ve Been Busy!
Kit Campbell has released some great writing resources, and they are currently on sale. Check it out!
Dangerous Games, Episode 4
The fourth episode of my "Valley of Magic" serial is out on Altered Reality Magazine. This episode is action-centered, as Frige finds herself once again having to bust some heads to keep the peace. Hope you like it! https://www.alteredrealitymag.com/reckless-advance/ If you'd like to start from the beginning, check out my initial blog post here: https://jmwilliams.home.blog/2019/07/04/a-new-valley-of-magic-serial/
SF Microfiction
I've been rather busy of late working on my big project. But there are still a few things going down on the side. For one, I've got a new microfiction posted over at The Arcanist. Enjoy! https://thearcanist.io/green-dawn-7a18163bd9f3
New Episode in my Vott Serial
I think I missed this on the first of the month. I've been "doing good things for the Army" as we say. In short, the third episode of my Valley of Magic/Iric spin-off series dropped at the beginning of the month. If you haven't read the previous episodes, you can find the whole series here: … Continue reading New Episode in my Vott Serial
Update from Army Land
Things have been going well here at my leadership course. I feel like I am floating around the top of my class, but I haven't seen all of my grades yet. While I have been away, work has been progressing on my anthology project, though at a slower rate. I will be home in just … Continue reading Update from Army Land
Going AWOL for a Bit
the nerdy resemblance is uncanny... I'm going to be gone for a little while. I am using the term AWOL a bit ironically here, since I am, in fact, heading off for some military training. For the first couple weeks, my internet/computer situation will be poor at best. As such, I won't be able to … Continue reading Going AWOL for a Bit
Dangerous Games, Episode 2
The second part of my Valley of Magic spin-off series has just gone live over at Altered Reality Magazine. As I mentioned before, this series follows officers of the city watch, much like my previous flash series The Adventures of Iric. This new serial also features some of the same characters from the previous stories, … Continue reading Dangerous Games, Episode 2
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