by Katherine Villyard | Mar 20, 2004 | life, the universe, and everything, short fiction
Inspiration struck Wednesday for a twisted tale I’m calling “The Grandfather Paradox.” Yes, for those of you who recognize the reference, there is time travel in this story. Right now I’m trying to figure out the time-travel rules. I...
by Katherine Villyard | Mar 14, 2004 | life, the universe, and everything
My job has changed, and I’m expecting it to be a lot less physical than it’s been in the past, so that means it’s time to start working out outside of work again. I have a stationary bike, weights, and a weight bench at home, but I’m feeling...
by Katherine Villyard | Mar 11, 2004 | life, the universe, and everything, procrastination, short fiction
So, the story loosely based on a nightmare proceeds slowly, because, well, dream. Not very logically consistent. That, and I feel very lazy. My job just got a lot busier. No, my laptop isn’t back from the shop. They did “final testing” on it this...
by Katherine Villyard | Mar 10, 2004 | procrastination
I have to say that based on this really quick test, Zempt is much nicer than Slug. I may have to switch.
by Katherine Villyard | Mar 7, 2004 | novels, short fiction
This weekend I’ve been working on my latest story, which is based on a nightmare I was having on August 29, 2003, right before my mother-in-law woke me up to drive her to the doctor for her broken arm. Yes, I know the date, because we went to Dragoncon right...
by Katherine Villyard | Mar 1, 2004 | selling fiction
Color me impressed. Lone Star Stories just rejected my story in 2 hours. A very flattering rejection, mind you. Must… resubmit… before… bed…
by Katherine Villyard | Feb 27, 2004 | selling fiction
Is it wrong of me to be amused by a harsh rejection letter? I suppose I wouldn’t be submitting humor stories if I couldn’t take a joke, but it just seems odd to think this is funny. I mean, aren’t I supposed to be crushed? I can’t help it....
by Katherine Villyard | Feb 24, 2004 | life, the universe, and everything
Brian had the flu yesterday. Here’s what my day has been like so far: Arrive at office. Unpack laptop. Discover it is dead (again). Deliver new computers while complaining bitterly about heat and sweating profusely. Call Gateway. Arrange for them to ship me a...
by Katherine Villyard | Feb 17, 2004 | selling fiction
Well… it includes the comment, “There’s some nice writing here, but…” It could be the “more encouraging form” for all I know, but I’ll take all the encouragement I can get....
by Katherine Villyard | Feb 17, 2004 | geekiness, life, the universe, and everything
It’s mine, my own, my preciousssss!!!! Yes, the Treo arrived today. Woohoo! It’s currently restoring all my old data. And USB is much faster than the serial connection I kept having to slow down because my Palm III was getting elderly and hard of hearing....