After much delay, pain and struggle with characters that had no desire to follow an attractive story arc (seriously, I think only two groups understand the burden of fictional beings that don’t listen to their creators: writers and the insane… I really hope I’m a writer) House of 13 is back on a very optimistic track and progressing toward a wonderful finish. I have decided to stop at the end of the current section and unwind the rest of the night with 51,000 words down on the page. Continue reading
Author Archives: randomgauge
Let the FCC hear you.
It is, quite literally, the easiest way you can weigh in on the Open Internet issue that is being debated right now. Continue reading
Buying into belief…
So this “Ice Bucket Challenge” thing is all the rage right now. I have a hard time believing with how everywhere it is that I didn’t know what it was just a couple days ago. It has gone from a silly game on YouTube and Facebook to actual awareness of the cause itself, at least in my case. That’s been three clockwork days for me: ignorance to action. If it has affected me as such, in so short a time, maybe it’s actually raising the awareness – and the dollars – it should. I hope it is. Continue reading
St. Clair, how I adore thee!
Today, 9am – 3pm, I will be in the St. Clair Shores Public Library parking lot, entertaining passersby and making a modest attempt to sell my book. Continue reading
White Elephants on Parade…
Tomorrow I will be in St. Clair Shores bright and early for the Historical Society’s White Elephant Sale. Continue reading
Sometimes, it’s hard to smile…
One thing that I have learned to (begrudgingly) accept as I grow older is that part of life is watching your heroes become legends. Continue reading
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
Aside
No plans Sunday June 29th, you say? Looking for something to do in the Detroit area, you say? Continue reading
Conversations with myself.
Almost a year ago now, I attended TEDxGR 2013. It’s an independent TED event put on by a group in Grand Rapids. It was an amazing event; I am glad I attended. Continue reading
Story time!
I am not a semi-finalist in the Write Michigan short story competition. I am however, excited to read these competition pieces. The judging opens up to the public later today, but you can start reading now. As promised, my submission is below. Make sure to take time to visit the Write Michigan site… it’s hard to pass up 30 short stories begging to be read. Continue reading
As Promised… sort of.
I promised an update, though I have to admit that this is not the update you were looking for. There was supposed to be an update today so that I could give you an update, but Michigan weather being what it is through a monkey wrench into the plan. Continue reading
