Do you ever find something online that just sticks with you? It could be an article, a tweet, or just a meme. Maybe it was funny or heartwarming or even triggered a negative emotion, but something about it just wouldn’t let you go? Continue reading “Finding Inspiration and Running with It”
Author: Steven D'Adamo
I'm a fantasy author and blogger. I like to write about the creative process, music, movies, books, and my weekly haiku series, "Haiku Sunday"
Haiku Sunday – Weird
“Weird”
Noir and strange collage,
uncommon inspiration,
worthy of dreams.
Steve D
Haiku Wednesday – Overtime
“Overtime”
Odd hours and nights
just to keep up with myself.
Who’s paying for this?
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Three-Legged Dog
“Three-Legged Dog”
Three legs, two, or four.
Exuberance not hindered.
Lessons in pure joy.
Steve D
Today’s haiku topic brought to you by a friend of mine.
Back to Basics: World-Building in an Established Universe
I’m late! I intended to finish this post on Tuesday night, but that obviously didn’t work out. I’ve gotten away with writing entire posts the night before for a while, but it finally caught up to me. Anyway…
As you all may know, I’ve been working on two short stories this year together called “The Herb Witch Tales”. While these take place in the same fantasy universe as my first novel, I’m working with completely new characters, in a different time, and in a different region. I’m in new world-building territory for the first time in years.
This has raised some intriguing questions as I try to develop a story with the same richness of setting as the first. Continue reading “Back to Basics: World-Building in an Established Universe”
Haiku Sunday – Cranky
“Cranky”
Bursts of excitement
followed by toddler tantrums.
Until he’s distracted.
Steve D
#Review: A MORE PERFECT REUNION — trying to understand our racial history and integrated future
I picked up A More Perfect Reunion: Race, Integration, and the Future of America by Calvin Baker on Audible, because I felt like I needed to learn more about the current (ongoing) fight for equality in the US, and hear from more black voices.
Baker’s book was a great place to start.
Haiku Sunday – Cruise
“Cruise”
Midday or midnight
embarkation to nowhere,
just for the pleasure.
Steve D
September Write Day: Marching Onward
Update: I somehow wrote and published this post without actually setting any goals for this month… so I fixed that. See my goals at the end.
August was tough for reasons other than anything writing- or family-related. I took last week off from writing a real post because I just did not have the mental energy. I’m not yet convinced September is going to go much better, but I’m excited to share some news in this post. Continue reading “September Write Day: Marching Onward”
Haiku Sunday – Closure
“Closure”
An ending of sorts
is better than none at all,
to allow a restart.
Steve D
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