There’s a bit of conventional wisdom I’ve ignored that may bite me. Yesterday, one of my new short stories debuted, “Miles to Go Before I Sleep.” You can go read it for free. You’ll find it a quiet science fiction story. I’ve got a few of those out, like “The Singularity Loves You.” It’s notContinue reading “Stay in Your Lane”
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Let It Rest
You take the steak off the grill. Oh, can you smell that? The char entices, and you know it’s the perfect doneness. But don’t cut into it! Not yet! You need to let it rest. Resting meat is absolutely necessary. Cut into that delicious meal too soon, and all the juices will run out. AllContinue reading “Let It Rest”
No More Pants!
I might be getting rid of my pants. Maybe an explanation is in order. “Pantsing” is what you call it when an author “flies by the seat of their pants.” Basically, the author sits down and starts writing, and they’re as surprised as anyone else by what happens. In general, I’ve been a pantser. EvenContinue reading “No More Pants!”
Jonathon Mast: Author 