Newsletters
Newsletter April 2024 - Roll the Dice
I planned a final adventure where you find out that he's a mind flayer feeding on your brain.
Todd
Video
Video - Star Trek Routine Mission
Today I wanted to share the video in its own post, so it's easier to reference.
Writing Craft
A Composition By Any Other Name
I knew I had to go heavy on the brass.
Science Fiction
Script - Star Trek Mary Leakey
GROBERU (V.O.) This thing can’t be Starfleet issue, right? ZOOK (V.O.) Meh. I like to tinker.
Newsletters
Newsletter March 2024 - I've got to move it move it
And, you know, if I was going to compose the music, I really needed to spruce up the video with a complete story...
Shorts
Short - Long Shot
Here's a fun one. I wrote it in 2008, and since The Martian came out in 2011, it wasn't an influence, but both stories have a bit in common. I also predicted the billionaire space race, but come on, who didn't? After you finish
Shorts
Short - Base Flyer
"My heart stopped, and my lungs refused to let go of what I hoped wasn't my last breath."
Writing Life
Technologically Speaking
As I reread my old short stories to publish here, I noticed a trend where they started as more horror/suspense stories but evolved into more techno thriller style. I'm a bioengineer in my day job, which keeps me up to date with a lot of new science
Shorts
Short - Adrift
"The drone of the Yamaha four-stroke couldn’t cover up the sound from Mike's .357, and when I felt the pressure wave from the shot in my gut, I knew I had a bad night ahead of me."
Newsletters
Newsletter February 2024 - A Picture Tells 1000 Words
Welcome to the February 2024 newsletter! In Case You Missed It This month I posted: A techno thriller short story. A blog about why my short stories are darker than my normal writing. A horror short story. Writing progress I've been hard at work on Under The Diamond
Shorts
Short - Paris
"The drug makes each breath a struggle—like sucking air through one of those little red coffee stirring straws."
Writing Life
Oh the horror!
As I've been going through my short stories to prepare them for posting, I noticed a trend. They mostly have a horror or death bent. Which is odd, since that's not really my thing. I'm proud of them, so I'm still planning
Shorts
Short - Choosing Fate
"More likely though, his decision will be influenced by the messages he had received from his ghost."
Newsletters
Newsletter January 2024 - Introductions are in order
Hi everyone, Thanks for checking out my newsletter! Introduction time. I'm a bioengineer in my day job, but I've been reading fantasy, sci fi, mystery, thriller, etc. my whole life. At one point I decided to give it a shot myself. I've written five
Writing Life
The Snowflake Method
I need to do more detailed plotting before I start, otherwise I risk pulling a Lost and not sticking the landing.
Reference Material
Under the Diamond Moon References
For Under the Diamond Moon, I was inspired by heist stories as well as stories that focus on our changing climate.