The State of the Barb: Priorities, Y’all

So, this blogging thing? Kind of hasn't happened a whole lot recently. But usually, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Usually, it's the result of keeping my priorities in order. If I have precious little spare time and it comes down to a choice between writing a blog post or getting in more fiction writing … Continue reading The State of the Barb: Priorities, Y’all

One, two, five–three, sir!–things make a post

1) Not that the world needs more of me babbling, but fellow Odyssey alum A.J. Cooper was lovely enough to do an interview with me over at his blog. 2) I've spent far too much of today transfixed by the internet train wreck that is Weird Tales and their now-revoked intent to publish the first chapter of the "thoroughly non-racist … Continue reading One, two, five–three, sir!–things make a post

Operation Remind Myself I’m a Writer

Operation Remind Myself I'm a Writer, Day One: The procrastination enemy has withdrawn to a defensive position. Fiction accomplished. Day Two: The standoff with procrastination continues. Day Three: Enemy regroups, distracts us with shiny objects. Day Four: Our forces don't even try. They just sit in the bunker, eating pizza and watching Iron Man. Day Five: We … Continue reading Operation Remind Myself I’m a Writer

Random Summer Is Random

I'm the kind of person who likes to have some structure to my life. It can be a little bit of structure or a lot of structure, but preferably a mix. If I need to practice piano earlier in the day than usual to accommodate something that can only be done later in the day, … Continue reading Random Summer Is Random