“I have never been convinced there’s anything inherently wrong in having fun.” ~George Plimpton American writer, journalist, literary editor, and actor George Plimpton was born on this day in 1927.
Writing
Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “I’ll go,” says Mac. “I’ve been giving my main man, Roland, some thought. Like many adventurers, he has a tragic background.” He throws his hand dramatically to his forehead as he says this. “Do tell.” “Well, he started life looking for gems. He searched for gemstones for his family deep in … Continue reading Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
Random Quote for March 16, 2024
“If we don’t always understand animals, they always understand us.” ~Rosa Bonheur French artist Rosa Bonheur was born on this day in 1822.
Random Quote for March 15, 2024
“History has spurts and then is steady, and then maybe even backing up a step, and then forward again.” ~Alan Bean American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and painter Alan Bean was born on this day in 1932.
Random Quote for March 14, 2024
“It requires genius to make a good pun—some men of bright parts can’t reach it.” ~Hannah Cowley English playwright and poet Hannah Cowley was born on this day in 1743.
Katra Alterian
Some time back, I posted a story about a fantasy role-playing character I had been working on. I dropped that story because of the brouhaha surrounding the parent company of the Dungeons & Dragons®. If you’re interested in what’s going on with the hobby, I’ll leave it to you to investigate. The main characters and … Continue reading Katra Alterian
Random Quote for March 12, 2024
“Life isn’t happening to you; life is responding to you.” ~Rhonda Byrne Australian television writer and producer Rhonda Byrne was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for March 11, 2024
“There are no simple answers in life. There is a good and bad in everyone and everything. No decision is made without consequence. No road is taken that doesn’t lead to another. What’s important is that those roads always be kept open, for there’s no telling what wonder they might lead to.” ~D. J. MacHale … Continue reading Random Quote for March 11, 2024
Aeryn Qillian: Training Day
“Heyla, Bert,” says Stevie as Bert the coffee shop. “Hey, Stevie.” “Okay,” begins Bert when everyone arrives and drinks are served, “last week, I said I wanted backstories. Let me hear what you got.” “I’ll start,” says Yvonne. “I created a war priest named Aeryn Qillian. I toyed with the idea of making a fighter, … Continue reading Aeryn Qillian: Training Day
Random Quote for March 09, 2024
“Each of us is a being in himself and a being in society, each of us needs to understand himself and understand others, take care of others and be taken care of himself.” ~Haniel Long American poet, novelist, publisher and academic Haniel Long was born on this day in 1888.
J.J. Shaun 