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Tag Archives: science fiction
Some Food for Thought
Surfing on the web is often a fun way to kill time. However on occasion you do hit some gems. And in this case some gems about the economy and the future! 3 Minute Explanation of the Euro-Greek Crisis Fiction: … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged fashion, financial collapse, first mobile, Ford, intellectual property, Model T, science fiction
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Writer's Block – Echoes in the Endless Returns & Totally Unknown Writers Festival
Last week I mentioned that I restarted writing of my novel. Well actually I’ve restarted the writing of TWO novels. Yes, I’m writing TWO novels in tandem. And while it sounds like a bad idea, this can work since I … Continue reading
We Are Away
And so it begins. Yesterday I finished writing the notes for my novel, A Collection of Shards. I mapped out the basic plot, main characters and setting in those notes. I am impressed with how the idea for the novel … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards
Tagged altered reality, chapter, character, epic, novel, plot, progress, Roadside Picnic, science fiction, Strugatsky
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I’ll Be Right On It
It is a bit early in the morning to come up with material to write about. And I did not get much sleep this night. Today I probably wouldn’t be able to stop yawning. And insane amounts of coffee will … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards, Games, Politics, Time Management
Tagged Alpha Centauri, dominance, getting things done, novel, power, science fiction, state theory, tasks, time management
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Brief Hiatus
I’ll be taking a brief hiatus again from daily updates to this blog. I need to concentrate more of my time on writing my novel.
Update on Writing
Yesterday I wrote the first section of chapter 1 of my novel. I’m not sure about all the elements of the novel, especially the names and characters. I might not want to base my characters completely on real life friends. … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards
Tagged science fiction, The Keeper of the Ser, update, Writing
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Bruised and Sore
Uff! I’m bruised and tired from yesterday’s taekwondo session. The warmup consisted of a lot of running, jumping jacks, pushups, sit ups, and leg raisers. At the end I wanted to pass out from panting exhaustion on the floor. A … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards, Computing, Life
Tagged C++, Life, Qt, science fiction, taekwondo, Writing
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Introducing "The Keeper of the Serenity"
After a good days of worship, work and yard work, I managed to snag a few minutes to sit down and type. Typing by itself should never be considered an enjoyable experience. However when typing involves sitting out on the … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards
Tagged novel, science fiction, The Keeper of the Serenity, Writing
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The Morning Came Again
Another fine morning and another beautiful sunrise rising over Toronto. This may seems like a common theme, but I love the mornings. I love the mornings cause it matches my personality. I am a forward thinker. I enjoy peering into … Continue reading
Posted in A Collection of Shards
Tagged characters, morning, novel, plot, science fiction, theme, Writing
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An Encore
I didn’t update my blog yesterday. Life turned out busier than I could imagine. I am still catching up on things. I took on so many tasks. I have a trip to plan. Writing and reading just piles up around … Continue reading