Blog changes

If you have been a regular reader of this blog, you know my posting schedule tends to be erratic. So, all two of you 😉 — this is to let you know that is about to change. I’ve decided to post on a regular schedule and on regular topics, starting next week. Topics will be:  The Writing Life — how I incorporate my life into my writing and writing into my life Outtakes — Basically, deleted Read more…

Ozymandias — the poem you don’t know

As my “Miss Crankypants Business Writer” alter ego, I wrote about Citigroup’s breakup after the financial behemoth finally — finally! got the strong hint that it needed to debloat. Naturally, I likened Citigroup to Ozymandias. You know:  My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair The Wikipedia entry had this intriguing bit, that Shelley wrote his Ozymandias in a friendly contest with poet Horace Smith. This is Smith’s Read more…

ConDFW Short story contest reminder!

Hey, writers! Just a reminder that the deadline for the ConDFW short story contest is approaching. February 1, people! I know everyone is waiting for the last minute, but don’t wait too long. In addition to the fabulous prizes offered by the con, I will give the winner a signed copy of Gordath Wood.  I’m looking forward to reading your entries.