Dear Mr. Ellison,
It's an odd yet common occurrence, isn't it, that something is never truly appreciated until it's gone.
Of Fiction and Ferrets: Part Three - The Ferret Mystery
Note: Everything in this story is true. Even the part about the ferret peering into my darkened room.
Of Fiction and Ferrets: Part Two - The Flying Ferret
Note: Everything in this story is true. Even the part where the ferret soars over the doctor's head.
Of Fiction and Ferrets: Part One - The Weaseling Writer
I can't speak for every author, of course, but I think it's safe to say that most writers weasel their way into their stories one way or another.
The Power of Art
I've never doubted the effect art can have upon the world, or to each of us individually, especially myself. Whether it's a book that gets me through a gray, gloomy day, or a piece of music that channels my anxieties, art - on more than a few occasions - has gotten me through.
The Better Part Of
When my wife and I began the journey of having a child, we anticipated it would be a little girl. This was not based on science, it was just a gut feeling.
Two Books and a Plan
I've written two books. Good books, I think. Maybe not great, but they don't have to be. I mean, how many truly great books are there, anyway?
A Strange Pleasure
I get a strange pleasure from making readers cry. Or ponder, or fear, or laugh, if that be the case.
In Defense of Ron Bushy
The first thing you may be asking yourself is: Who the [expletive] is Ron Bushy? And then you may wonder: Why the [you-know-what] does he need to be defended?