Author Archives: epbeaumont

Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 14 February 2016 (Character interview: Yasmin-3)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** The others clapped and laughed, the more so when we took hold of each other … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Starships: not-SF #ownstories stuff we need in SF (Dana Lone Hill. Pointing with Lips)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by epbeaumont

Dana Lone Hill. Pointing with Lips: a Week in the Life of a Rez Chick. Blue Hand Books, 2014. Source of review copy: e-book from my personal collection. Short version: This book is not science fiction, but read it because … Continue reading →

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Doing the work, getting compensated for the work

Posted on February 8, 2016 by epbeaumont

For the last two years, I’ve been increasing my engagement on Twitter. As a result, I’ve met amazing writers around the world; I’ve also taken an active part as a member of the science fiction and fantasy writing community. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 7 February 2016 (Character interview: Yasmin-3)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** I’ve already stepped out of the shadow of the Great Shipwright. I failed; well, all right, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Post: on radio silence, the Grim Reaper, and false cheer

Posted on February 2, 2016 by epbeaumont

Yes, it’s a month late for Gregorian Calendar New Year, and a week early for Lunar New Year. This is about the blog posts you didn’t see from me in the second half of 2015. I’ve been a whole lot busier on … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 31 January 2016 (Character interview: Yasmin-3)

Posted on January 31, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** I walked out and I kept walking. I didn’t mean to do that, but my … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 24 January 2016 (Character interview: Yasmin-3)

Posted on January 23, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** Of course what I regret — do I even have to spell this out? — … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 17 January 2016 (WIP: Ship’s Heart)

Posted on January 16, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** “What about the creatures from the journey-ship?” Yasmin asked. “They talk about horses on the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 10 January 2016 (Revised story: Self Insert)

Posted on January 10, 2016 by epbeaumont

Each Sunday, Weekend Writing Warriors offers a selection of eight-sentence excerpts from writers in multiple genres and forms. Check out the full roster here. *** “What’s the scariest thing in the universe?” Raina asked. She was coming off shift, uncoupling … Continue reading →

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Goals: the 2016 Really Short New Year’s Resolution Post

Posted on January 5, 2016 by epbeaumont

Dearest writer peeps, for 2016 my resolution is 1) #dontselfreject(also, check spelling of hashtags). I have two others: 2) moderation (DONT BE A FRAKKIN WORKAHOLIC) and 3) mindfulness (HEY YOU FELL DOWN THE SAME STAIRS TWICE) Here’s a real-life example of #dontselfreject from the amazing Merc Rustad (story “This is Not a Wardrobe Door” plus story notes) Here’s the whole twitter hashtag – go to town! Be encouraged! The … Continue reading →

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