A group of dwarf galaxies in a nearby galaxy group seem to be having a little party of their own and ignoring the larger galaxy at the center. In a typical galaxy group, the dwarf galaxies would be scattered fairly evenly around the most massive object in the group. But the galaxies close to M81…
OK I know I just finished Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe but when I find an author I like, I’m like a Netflix binge-watcher. I devour their backlist. I’ve read South of the Buttonwood Tree & The Lights of Sugarberry Cove already, and am looking for more by this author. Each of the books has…
It’s First Wednesday, so that means another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! June 1 question – When the going gets tough writing the story, how do you keep yourself writing to the end? If have not started the writing yet, why do you think that is and what do you think could help you find…
This is the first in a (maybe) series of “What Would You Do?” creative exercises I’m thinking about. Today, I’ll explore the first five things I’d do if I won the lottery (or at least a million dollars). Of course, the Number One item would be to hire an accountant to advise me on how…
I use two –ok three–pieces of software to keep my writing life organized. OK, I will admit that one of the three is Microsoft Word. I think nearly every writer uses this software. It’s easy to learn, most every editor and agent will accept it, and it gets the job done. If all you’re doing is…
This is a novel by Heather Webber that I’d classify as fantasy/women’s fiction. I’ll be looking for more from this author because I’m enjoying this book. The main heroine in this book has moved to a tiny town in the Alabama mountains to see to her beloved grandmother’s effects after her death. One of the…
It’s that time of the month again — time for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! May 4 question – It’s the best of times; it’s the worst of times. What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)? My “highs” are when the words are flowing…
99% of today’s writers don’t make a living from their writing. That’s a tough realization to come to, but we need to accept it as a given and move on. Instead, you need to hold down a “day job” – or, as i like to put it, bring in a paycheck to support your writing…
Of course, I’m not going to be recommending romance movies on a sci-fi blog. But according to me and Rotten Tomatoes, here are a few classic sci-fi movies everyone should see at least once. There are many, many more great movies out there, and just because your favorite didn’t make my list doesn’t mean it’s…
A friend of mine recommended a mystery series with a golden retriever. I’m not a huge fan of doggie books, but I checked the author out and noticed he also had a series set in Hawaii – one of my favorite states! Mahu is the Hawaiian word for a homosexual, and Kimo Kanapa’aka is one.…