I read every review of my books. I’ve been told by many people, including a few well-known authors, that this is a bad practice. Some call it masturbation and others call it masochism, but whatever you label it, I can’t help myself. When you spend thousands of hours toiling on something, it’s hard to pretend […]
iPad Writing, Pt. 1
So I decided today was the day to test out the new iPad for some “real” (i.e. Daylight War) writing. I’ve had it a full seven days now, but in all honesty, it had become My Precious after only one. It arrived on Thursday, which gave me just enough time to get it all synced […]
Card Sharp
I’m slowly recovering from Balticon, where copious amounts of alcohol and time spent in the company of the awesome likes of Gail Carriger, Paolo Bacigalupi, Mur Lafftery, Myke Cole, and a few dozen others drowned out the desperate cries of my aging body for sleep. I’ll admit to not having accomplished much today, but fuck […]
Arlen’s Messenger Journal
Another awesome entry in the Warding Contest, this one from Aussie Lauren, hereafter known as Lauren Down Under, who despite her obvious affinity for warding and immense creativity, is not to be confused with Lauren K. Cannon, ward artist extraordinaire and co-judge of the contest. Take it away, Lauren: Hi Peat, Here’s my entry for […]
Alagai Hora
Woke up this morning feeling crappy. Not sure if it’s just allergies/exhaustion or a cold coming on, but of course it happens right before I head down to Baltimore for 5 days to attend Balticon. So I was grumpy, until two awesome things happened. First, my iPad arrived, just in time for the trip, despite […]